er wonder why it's possible to get hundreds of satellite audio stations in your vehicle but nobody has been offering video programming? The wait is over. It was recently announced that Chrysler will be the first and only auto manufacturer to offer SIRIUS Backseat TV in its 2008 model-year vehicle lineup. SIRIUS Backseat TV is the new service that delivers TV directly to vehicles.

Kid Stuff

Families will be able to access SIRIUS Backseat TV's entertainment and family fare through a simple, easy-to-operate video service. The TV programming will come from some of the world's most trusted brands in family entertainment - Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network. These three channels of children's TV will feature many of the most well-known kids' programs. Rear-seat passengers will be able to watch shows such as Nickelodeon's "SpongeBob SquarePants," Disney Channel's "Hannah Montana," and Cartoon Network's "Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends."

Auto Carriers

SIRIUS Backseat TV will be available in select 2008 model Chrysler, Jeep, and, Dodge vehicles, beginning with the all-new 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans.The service will also be available on the 2008 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum, Jeep Commander, and Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Is Dish it?

There are no satellite dishes to install, nor do you have to be parked and pointed in a certain direction to get a signal. SIRIUS Backseat TV operates via an in-vehicle satellite video receiver and two small roof-mounted antennas. Programming is displayed on the vehicle's second- and/or third-row video screens, and channel name, program title, and rating will be broadcast and displayed on the screen(s). The system can be operated from either the rear-seat entertainment unit or the radio head unit. On the road, rear-seat passengers can enjoy SIRIUS Backseat TV while front-seat occupants listen to SIRIUS Satellite Radio. When the vehicle is in Park, programming can be displayed on the MyGIG screen for front-seat viewing.

The Price is Right

The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for SIRIUS Backseat TV is $470 - which includes the first year of service - when packaged with Chrysler's Rear Seat Entertainment System and SIRIUS Satellite Radio. After the first year, SIRIUS Backseat TV is available for $7 per month when packaged with SIRIUS Satellite Radio, which is currently $12.95 per month. SIRIUS Backseat TV will only be available to SIRIUS Satellite Radio subscribers.

Are You SIRIUS?

If you're not familiar with SIRIUS Satellite Radio, they deliver more than 130 channels of audio programming. SIRIUS is the original and only home of 100% commercial-free music channels in satellite radio, offering 69 music channels in all. They also deliver 65 channels of sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather and data. SIRIUS is the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, NASCAR, NBA and NHL, and broadcasts live play-by-play games of the NFL, NBA and NHL, as well as live NASCAR races.

SIRIUS Internet Radio (SIR) is a CD-quality, Internet-only version of the SIRIUS radio service, without the use of a radio, for the same monthly subscription fee of $12.95. SIR delivers more than 75 channels of talk, entertainment, sports, and 100% commercial-free music. You can click on http://www.sirius.com to listen to SIRIUS live and/or to get additional information on SIRIUS radios and subscriptions.

Upcoming Attractions

SIRIUS was first to break the "sound barrier" with Satellite Radio for vehicles; now, they are taking the next giant leap for motoring mankind with SIRIUS Backseat TV. Just as the radio channel choices are many, the video options are bound to grow as well. It's only a matter of time before other satellite services and automobile manufacturers get in the picture, ultimately resulting in a large video variety of news, sports, movie, and entertainment channels.