Think about it. If the two groups (sirius & apple) weren't interested in creating an Ipod that had satalite capabilites, then why did they even have a f*kn meeting?!
Sirius' Karmazin Talks With Apple On Adding Service To iPod
February 9, 2005: 11:37 a.m. EST
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NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. (SIRI) Chief Executive Mel Karmazin said he has had discussions with Apple Computer Inc. (AAPL) Chief Executive Steve Jobs about the possibility of adding satellite-radio service to iPods.
At this stage, with the ability to store 5,000 songs on iPod, Apple doesn't see the need to add radio, Karmazin told investors and analysts at McGraw Hill's 2005 Media Summit Wednesday. Karmazin declined to elaborate on his discussions with Jobs.
Karmazin said he believes that adding satellite radio would be an enhancement to Mp3s and other portable music devices. He likens the possibility to Sony Corp.'s (SNE) Walkman, a gadget whose popularity soared when radio was added.
Sirius is likely to launch its own portable satellite-radio device in time for this year's holiday season, Karmazin said. Rival XM Satellite Radio (XMSR), a company one year older Sirius, has already launched such a gadget.
Although portable devices for satellite radio may boost revenue, Karmazin expects the addition of the service to automobiles will be the biggest source of growth.
-By Janet Whitman, Dow Jones Newswires; 201-938-5248.
Dow Jones Newswires 02-09-05 1137ET Copyright (C) 2005 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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