I just got back from RadioShack, where I picked up the Starmate Replay Boombox for $89.99 (I had a $10 coupon which anyone can get at any other local RadioShack other than the one where you want to use it) and I just got it home and hooked it up.

RadioShack had a deal going where you can get 5 packs of batteries for $10, so I obviously picked up "D" batteries since the unit uses 8 at a time.

I set everything up. including the super durable feeling antenna which isn't quite as rigid as those hold with plug&play units. Popped in the batteries, and VIOLA! my Starmate Replay lit right up and started blasting out beats.

The coolest thing about this about 12"x8" boombox is that it has an AUX jack on the front of it, allowing you to use a double ended headphone jack tonnect your ipod or walkman (loser) should you choose. It's the perfect unit for anyone with a Starmate Replay and a beachhouse... can't wait till July 4th.

I can't attest for it's durability yet, but RadioShack also offered a service plan in which they will reimburse you for 1 or 2 years for the original price of the unit for $11 a year... well worth it

Hope this was useful for those on the fence about buying it. You should definately look in the sales circular this weekend and go to any Radioshack in your area and ask about coupons, they usually have them

later people!

i'm going to be buying my dad a boombox this weekend, i've been looking around for some great deals.

i got mine when i added a second subscription. it was 129 for the boombox and the tne replay, got it for the wifes car

It is a great unit, unfortunately, there is no way to ease back on the "heavy" bass sound.

Ive had this for about 2 months now it seems pretty good so far. I just saw that Xact has one for the replay that is universal. I guess you can plug many differnt receivers into it or a cd player and it will hold it. I just wish these had a built in rechargeable battery that would charge itself when its plugged in. 8D energizers is like $10 and they only last a day.

Tell me it does have a power cord - probably a stupid question, but just ordered it from Best Buy web site, specs says it operates on 8-D batteries - no mention of a power cord.

yes it contains a power cord http://www.siriusbackstage.com/forum/

yes it contains a power cord http://www.siriusbackstage.com/forum/ Thanks for the reply, was a great relief.

Going on vacation @ the end of the month to Ocean City, MD, wanted the boombox for nights hanging out at the house drinking beers. Bad enough the price of gas for the drive down & back, didn't want to have to buy a shit load of batteries too.

Can't wait to get it.

Thanks for the reply, was a great relief.

Going on vacation @ the end of the month to Ocean City, MD, wanted the boombox for nights hanging out at the house drinking beers. Bad enough the price of gas for the drive down & back, didn't want to have to buy a shit load of batteries too.

gas in the oc area is @ 2.65 at the moment

best feature about this is the heavy duty antenna that comes with the unit... definately a better quality than the standard sirius antennas

Finally. Lets hope they can get plenty of them in the pipeline. Dingo

I love my boombox, but I'm going to modify it.
I'm losing the molded plug and replacing it with separate plugs, INCLUDING the one for RF Out.

This will allow me to still use my attic scanner antenna to "augment" my FM range for when I'm working in the yard, etc.

Just got mine yesterday - can't believe how good the sound is for it's size. Looked like it might have been a little bit bigger than it actually is from pictures i saw online - works great though - I recommend it to everyone with a starmate !!!