Everybody seems to be copying Nintendo these days. First came accusations that Sony was copying the Wii remote’s motion sensing abilities with SIXAXIS. Now, here comes XM, trying to steal the thunder of the revolutionary and universally-loved Weather Channel with its XM Satellite Network. XM Weather is soon going to be available, but it’s not as simple as turning on the TV, turning on the Wii, going through the warning screen, selecting the channel and connecting to the internet. No, you have to actually work for it by holding it in your hand and looking at it.

The ONIX 400 from XM and Bushnell (seen above) features a 3.5-inch color screen and 64MB embedded memory for data services. You’ll be able to view your current music list and weather on split-screen. Great for truckers and pilots, not great for people who want to turn on the TV, turn on the Wii… (I’m dead serious.)

[via Crave]