The Samsung Helix will be available in the first quarter of 2006 for $399.99.
>br> Additionally Samsung also presented a portable line of XMP3 digital audio players that receive live XM Radio reception when connected to a home docking station or car dock.
The Samsung NEXUS 25 player is priced at $199.99 and stores up to 25 hours of XM programming, and the Samsung NEXUS 50 is priced at $249.99 and stores up to 50 hours of XM content. Both will be available in the first quarter of 2006. Like Helix, the Samsung NEXUS players allow the user to "bookmark" songs heard on XM for purchase from the XM + Napster online service.
Samsung Helix XM2go features:
Samsung NEXUS XMP3 players features:weighs approximately 4.5 ounces and measures approximately 3.7 inches high, 2.2 inches wide, and 0.6 inch deep. Live XM Satellite Radio on the go, in the car, or at home Flash memory for MP3 files, WMA files, and XM content; Samsung Helix can store up to 50 hours of XM programming. Color display screen Easy-to-use interface, which lets users save and delete content, create personal playlists, and find and play back their favorite songs XM + Napster feature that allows users to bookmark the names of songs heard on XM, connect the Samsung Helix player to the PC, and purchase the bookmarked tracks instantly from the XM + Napster online service. The ability to store XM content by song, by channel, or by scheduled session Ability to create unique playlists with a mix of XM content and personal music collection Enhanced storage features, which allow more recording sessions at various times, as well a memory buffer for "catching" the beginning of a song Customizable stock ticker and sports ticker Category list for saving and accessing favorite channels TuneSelect, which alerts the listener to a favorite artist or song whenever it is played on any XM channel Integrated, wireless FM transmitter for beaming XM to any FM radio frequency.
The Samsung NEXUS players come packaged with the XM Passport mini tuner cartridge, which delivers XM programming to the Samsung NEXUS through the home docking station. The NEXUS comes with all the accessories needed for home and portable use.weigh approximately 4.4 ounces and measure approximately 3.4 inches high, 1.8 inches wide, and 0.6 inch deep. Live XM Satellite Radio when docked in a home or car docking station Memory storage for XM content, MP3s, and WMAs for portable listening; NEXUS 25 stores up to 25 hours of XM content, and NEXUS 50 stores up to 50 hours of XM content XM + Napster feature that allows users to bookmark the names of songs heard on XM, connect the Helix player to the PC, and purchase the bookmarked tracks instantly from the XM + Napster online service. Easy-to-use interface, which lets users save and delete content, create personal playlists, and find and play back their favorite songs The ability to store XM content by song, by channel, or by scheduled session Ability to create unique playlists with a mix of XM content and personal music collection Category list for saving and accessing favorite channels