Strengths: Size, accessories
Weakness: weight
Great size and decent reception, even sometimes indoors. The standard battery makes the unit a bit heavy, but the slim battery is a better choice. Exellent product for people on the go who don't want to be limited to a car or house.
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An invaluable part of my media player arsenal, with...
Strengths: Easy-to-use controls, stylish case, clear display, decent audio quality, simple wi-fi interface
Weakness: A bit bulky, battery life, start-up time
I purchased my Stiletto 100 a few weeks ago and am overall very pleased with it.
Setup was very simple, and within 15 minutes I had it registered and was listening to Sirius radio. I recommend using the 120V power source when registering the Stiletto, as the batteries are shipped nearly empty and the Stiletto needs to remain powered up during its initial use.
The control layout is also simple to understand, and will be somewhat familiar to iPod owners. The only downside to its button configuration is the location and feel of the side buttons (volume and power), which feel a little cheap and aren't optimally located.
Its wi-fi interface works effortlessly, and is well worth the extra cost over the Stiletto 10 if you plan to use your Stiletto indoors, as reception inside of a building is otherwise non-existent (you need a very clear view of the sky for the built-in satellite antenna to work). Reception out doors is fine, and in many cases I've been able to use it in my car without the car kit or external antenna.
Battery life is questionable. My baseline for performance is the iPod, and this comes quite short of that performance. If you plan to be a constant user in more than one location, buy an extra wall charger to keep the batteries up. Although it plays MP3's, it will not replace my iPod because of its battery life and form factor.
The Stiletto is larger than any other portable device I own, and is not designed to slip into your pocket or fit where your cell phone goes. And because it doesn't ship with a case or slip cover, you'll be thinking about how to keep it nice and clean. Plan to go to eBay or someplace to get a case... however the choices are limited.
Despite these flaws, I would definitely recommend the purchase, particularly to travellers. I can listen to Sirius in Detroit, Frankfurt, or whereever there is an open wi-fi spot. It's very nice to look at and listen to, although I hope the next generation is a bit smaller and addresses the battery life issue.
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