Satellite Radio-to-go

The Times has an article about innovations in the delivery of satellite radio service, including some receivers as small as portable MP3 players.

Today, satellite radio is competing not just with broadcast radio in the car, but also with MP3 players, which can hold thousands of songs and can be hooked up to car stereo systems. And unlike bulky satellite radio receivers, pocket-size MP3 players can be carried everywhere and are useful in the gym.

To compete with portable music devices, both XM and Sirius have had to start offering their programming over a range of devices and services. Both companies charge $12.95 a month for their programming, and discounted multiyear contracts are available.

I can't figure out why Apple hasn't come up with an iPod that catches satellite signals. They could replace the hard drive in the 60 gig model with flash memory to make room for the receiver.

Of course, you can't pick up an FM radio signal on an iPod, either.

I still wouldn't give up my Nano, though.