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Polk Audio Introduces miDock(R) Portfolio, a Compact Portable Speaker System for SIRIUS Satellite Radio's Stiletto

 
    BALTIMORE, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Polk Audio, a Directed
 Electronics brand (Nasdaq:   DEIX), today announced the Polk Audio Designs
 miDock Portfolio (model number SLPTD1) for SIRIUS Satellite Radio's
 Stiletto portable radios. A compact portable speaker system powered by
 either the included AC adapter or AA batteries, the miDock Portfolio is
 compatible with all SIRIUS Stiletto models, including Stiletto 10, Stiletto
 100, and the exciting new Stiletto 2. It will start shipping to SIRIUS
 retailers in October with an MSRP of $129.99.
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     Featuring legendary Polk Audio acoustics with a rugged, handsome
 industrial design, the miDock Portfolio allows SIRIUS subscribers to listen
 to Stiletto's stored or live content virtually anywhere. The miDock
 Portfolio for Stiletto folds flat and comes with a protective case making
 it easy to use while traveling. Listeners will enjoy the natural and well
 balanced sound from the high resolution micro speakers. When powered by the
 AC adapter, the miDock Portfolio charges Stiletto even while playing, and
 you can control your Stiletto with an included remote control. You can
 connect another audio device to your Portfolio via the auxiliary input.
     The Polk Audio Designs miDock Portfolio for Stiletto comes with a
 Windowsill Antenna, AC Adapter, adapters for different Stiletto models, and
 a soft protective carrying case. For more information and a retailer
 locator, please visit http://www.polkaudio.com or
 http://www.directedsirius.com
     About Polk Audio
     Polk Audio is an award-winning designer and manufacturer of high
 performance audio products and the largest audio brand of Directed
 Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ, DEIX). Founded in 1972 by three Johns Hopkins
 University graduates, Polk Audio holds over 50 patents for advances in
 loudspeaker design and technology. Polk's products include loudspeakers and
 electronic components for home, auto and marine applications, the first
 satellite radio home component tuner, the world's first audiophile-grade
 active IP-addressable loudspeaker, the first THX Ultra2 Certified
 in-ceiling loudspeaker, and I-Sonic -- the first entertainment system to
 include HD radio, XM Connect & Play capability and a DVD player. Polk
 products are available through authorized specialist consumer electronics
 retailers worldwide. In March, Polk Audio announced a trademarked new brand
 called Polk Audio Designs, which is used for mass-appeal products
 distributed through a wider network of retailers. For more information and
 the location of a Polk retailer or distributor in your area visit the
 http://www.polkaudio.com or call us at 1-800-377-7655 (USA and Canada).
 Outside of North America call +1 (410) 358-3600.
     About SIRIUS
     SIRIUS, "The Best Radio on Radio," delivers more than 130 channels of
 the best programming in all of radio. SIRIUS is the original and only home
 of 100% commercial free music channels in satellite radio, offering 69
 music channels. SIRIUS also delivers 65 channels of sports, news, talk,
 entertainment, traffic, weather and data. SIRIUS is the Official Satellite
 Radio Partner of the NFL, NASCAR and NBA, and broadcasts live play-by-play
 games of the NFL and NBA, as well as live NASCAR races. All SIRIUS
 programming is available for a monthly subscription fee of only $12.95.
     SIRIUS Internet Radio (SIR) is a CD-quality, Internet-only version of
 the SIRIUS radio service, without the use of a radio, for the monthly
 subscription fee of $12.95. SIR delivers more than 80 channels of talk,
 entertainment, sports, and 100% commercial free music.
     SIRIUS Backseat TV(TM) is the first ever live in-vehicle rear seat
 entertainment featuring three channels of children's TV programming,
 including Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network, for the
 subscription fee of $6.99 plus applicable audio subscription fee. SIRIUS
 products for the car, truck, home, RV and boat are available in more than
 20,000 retail locations, including Best Buy, Circuit City, Crutchfield,
 Costco, Target, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, RadioShack and at shop.sirius.com.
 SIRIUS radios are offered in vehicles from Audi, Bentley, BMW, Chrysler,
 Dodge, Ford, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep(R), Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln,
 Mercury, Maybach, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Rolls
 Royce, Scion, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo. Hertz also offers SIRIUS in
 its rental cars at major locations around the country.
     Click on http://www.sirius.com to listen to SIRIUS live, or to purchase
 a SIRIUS radio and subscription.
     Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to,
 expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, future events or
 performance with respect to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. are not historical
 facts and may be forward-looking and, accordingly, such statements involve
 estimates, assumptions and uncertainties which could cause actual results
 to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking
 statements. Accordingly, any such statements are qualified in their
 entirety by reference to the factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form
 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 filed with the Securities and
 Exchange Commission. Among the significant factors that could cause our
 actual results to differ materially from those expressed are: our pending
 merger with XM Satellite Radio Holdings, Inc. ("XM"), including related
 uncertainties and risks and the impact on our business if the merger is not
 completed; any events which affect the useful life of our satellites; our
 dependence upon third parties, including manufacturers of SIRIUS radios,
 retailers, automakers and programming providers; and our competitive
 position versus other audio entertainment providers.
 
 

SOURCE Polk Audio
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