The Stiletto 2, an upgrade to the Stiletto 100, is a portable satellite radio that also has MP3 player capabilities. The Stiletto 2 is smaller and lighter (by about 25 percent) than the first-generation unit. Listeners of Sirius satellite radio benefit from its compact size and consider it a good portable radio to carry while exercising outdoors.
MP3 Player Feature
The Stiletto 2 shares many features with the Stiletto 100, including the capacity to record live satellite music. The portable player provides support for MP3 and WMA (Window Media Player) tracks, which include subscription tracks from the likes of Rhapsody and Yahoo Music. The device has 2 GB of internal flash memory.
Recording Features
Sirius listeners can record up to 100 hours of their favorite shows or programs. The Stiletto 2 has a one-touch recording button that makes recording hassle-free. This unit is able to store up to 10 hours of songs that play on Sirius. Any listener can bookmark or tag their favorite songs for purchase by using a compatible online music service, such as Apple iTunes. Additionally, Stiletto 2 users can replay recordings of Sirius music, programming and shows by pushing pause, rewind and replay. You can listen to up to 60 minutes of live radio, with the ability to navigate commercial-free music channels or media files. The Stiletto 2 has a large (2.2-inch), vivid display screen that showcases song titles, artists and even real-time updates of your favorite sports scores. The Stiletto 2 has enhancements that improve the studio bass, and listeners are able to customize this portable satellite radio for a better listening experience.
Dimensions and Radio Specs
The Stiletto 2 measures 4.37 inches in height by 1.93 inches in width by 0.64 inches in depth. The radio weighs 4.3 ounces. It has an internal memory of 2 GB and uses a microSD card that holds up to 8 GB within a standard Wi-Fi of 802.1 b/g. It has two lithium-ion electric batteries rather than one, decreasing its width from its predecessor by 25.5 millimeters, to 18.25 millimeters, and its weight from 5.6 ounces to 4.6 ounces. The Stiletto 100 was 110 millimeters wide, 50 millimeters high and 16 millimeters thick, in addition to weighing 4.3 ounces. The Stiletto 2 has satellite frequencies of 2322.293/2330.207 megahertz and terrestrial frequencies of 2326.250 megahertz.
Included Accessories
The Stiletto 2 comes with a 5-volt, user-replaceable battery that lasts four hours. The radio allows 10 hours of uninterrupted live access to Sirius and 20 hours of non-live access. The Stiletto 2 includes the radio, earplugs, headset antenna, battery, A/C power adapter and PC cable. It comes with My Sirius Studio software.
Cost
As of June 2010, Sirius has ceased selling the Stiletto 2. In December 2010, a Stiletto 2 would cost anywhere from $149 to $160. A number of online retailers continue to sell Stiletto 2s within their inventory. Those wanting to have a Stiletto for their vehicle and home may pay about $50.
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