OTHER TECH

Smaller than SKYFi2 and more basic, the Roady2 still delivers the XM goods on the go. It comes with a car antenna and power adapter as well as three mounting adapters. (A boombox option from Cambridge SoundWorks is reviewed on the next page.) Power, antenna, and audio-output jacks are on the radio's left edge. Roady2 shares SKYFi2's stock-ticker feature, allowing you to track prices for up to 20 stocks of your choice on the display, but not the 30-minute replay. Instead of a tuning knob, there's a pressure-sensitive wheel/button at the upper righthand corner. I found it a little fussy to use at first, but given the space constraint, it's a reasonable compromise. Overall, the controls are sensibly laid out and easy to use.