10-22-2004, 11:07 AM | #41 (permalink) | |
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This is just what I've been looking for, and I think it will be a product that will greatly increase XM's popularity and success. I'm just wondering how much this portable radio will be, and what it will look like. Does anyone have any additional information about this new "wearable" device? |
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10-23-2004, 04:13 AM | #42 (permalink) | |
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10-23-2004, 01:24 PM | #43 (permalink) |
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Yep. Sure could if it went through the firewall.
Everyone does know about audioXtract, right? It does for internet streams what TimeTrax and the myriad of other apps doo for XM. http://www.audioxtract.com It'll process up to eight simultaneous streams into MP3.
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10-23-2004, 09:35 PM | #45 (permalink) | |
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I read on CNN.com a few days ago that XM will be announcing a new handlheld walkman type device this week. Can't find that article but found this:
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Coincidently I purchased a new Pontiac Grand Prix GTP with XM just last week. I love it, however I would probably say the same about Sirius. The quality of XM, even if it is lesser than Sirius sounds better than any radio station I've ever listened to. Cars aren't necessarily the best environment to judge sound quality. I doubt if I will ever own a car without satellite radio. Its just too good. |
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10-24-2004, 03:23 AM | #47 (permalink) | |
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10-24-2004, 03:25 AM | #48 (permalink) | |
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Here's the story: http://cnn.netscape.cnn.com/ns/news/...&w=RTR&coview= Well, I guess I'm gonna cancel my Roady2!
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10-31-2004, 07:01 PM | #49 (permalink) |
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I've been doing lots of research about this, because I really want to get satellite radio for Chirstmas... These are the big points that I've garnered from my research (just to let you know, I'm strongly leaning toward XM)
1. Content - Look at the channels... how many channels play music that you like? XM has Music Lab with progressive rock and metal, which is really a huge deal for me. 2. Quality - This depends. In my opinion, it would be hard to distinguish quality in stock car stereo speakers and traveling 70mph on a noisy freeway. Satellite radio won't replace my CD collection at home (though since XM has ACC coverage, I might take advantage of that at home too). Both Sirus and XM have bandwidth issues. They both have a fixed bandwidth and as each keep adding channels, there will be a crunch. They might be able to improve this with the transmission technology (codec and naurals - which I believe is the processors that send the signals up to the satellite). It will be intersting to see how both companies adapt to increased bandwith crunch as they try to appeal to more customers. 3. Hardware - This is completely personal. Sirus has more options. But for me this is the last consideration, because the above two considerations are much more imporant. On a side note, I'm curious how XM's MyFi will do (and how the recption is). It seems to me there are definitely logistic issues with that, and will be hard to complete in an area where Apple and the iPod is so dominant. I'm hoping to go with a new SkyFi 2 this christmas... as long as there are no supply issues =) |
11-01-2004, 10:04 AM | #50 (permalink) |
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I have had xm for about 4 years (i think) and I like it. The only thing I don't like is that you hear a lot of the same songs over and over again. Another issue I have with it, is when I got it, the hardware didn't show the name of the artist. It would only show the first 7 letters. Now, they made it to scroll the WHOLE name, but I have to dish out $100 buckaroos to get it. That issue doesn't really matter now, but I had to vent. My advice is to go to a store, and check out the stations for a while. Pick the one you want.
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11-18-2004, 09:46 PM | #52 (permalink) |
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up for anybody else thinking about satellite radio right now...
just saw stern on letterman, and damn if he didn't just about sell me on sirius from his comments... i don't know, though. my music tastes aren't all that mainstream, so i wonder how much music either XM or Sirius would have to offer me. |
11-19-2004, 10:19 AM | #53 (permalink) | |
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I don't think the MyFi is competing with iPod unless IPod now receives sat radio. The recording function on the MyFi only records from the receiver and doesn't (yet?) play pre-recorded music. As for Stern moving? meh. His voice can't compete with Pat Benatar or Nancy Wilson ;-)
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11-19-2004, 10:26 AM | #54 (permalink) |
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after hearing that Mel Karmazin is now the CEO of Sirius.... I'd put my bets on that one... no wonder Howard signed on with Sirius... Mel and him are good friends from way back...
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11-22-2004, 11:53 AM | #55 (permalink) |
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No question about that. XM has more advertising and that is why it has the name reconition but it just cannot stand up. Sirius has more options and music
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11-22-2004, 12:52 PM | #56 (permalink) | |
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1. Sirius offers a lifetime subscription plan where you can pay a one-time fee and that is it. This was a top priority for me since I hate recurring charges and I can do math. At $12.95/month, we'll be better off after just 3 years. Not too bad of a period for return on investment. XM did not offer a lifetime subscription. Both services offered a discount on a longer term of service. 2. Sirius offers streaming of all of their music channels through your PC with no extra hardware and at no extra cost. You can also preview their channels for free for three days to help you decide if Sirius is right for you. 3. My wife took a look at the business models of both Sirius and XM. She has an MBA, so her opinion held sway in our decision. XM has a larger subscriber base, but Sirius had a better cash-flow position and better business alliances with NFL, MLB, and NPR. She felt that Sirius would do well for years to come. So we bought in and got a reciever unit with a car dock, a home dock, and the boombox. It has worked out pretty well for us. I like it better than I thought I would. I was pretty skeptical on the cost vs. benefit issue, but I have been pleasantly surprised. It makes our commute easier to bear. We use the Sirius as commercial-free background music when we are doing chores at home or having a dinner party. Having just moved to central Kentucky, radio choices were severly limited. Sirius has been a real benefit. For the record, when we started looking into it seriously, I was leaning toward XM because I thought that the hardware looked better. I think that you will be happy with either of the systems you choose. As other posts have mentioned, both systems have good sound, plenty of listening choices, and a number of commercial free channels.
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11-23-2004, 05:35 AM | #57 (permalink) |
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Im going to Sirius once Howard goes there. Ive been doing some research and it does look better. Also, since Howard is going there, I think it will just blow up.
FYI, between now and 11/24, you can get a free radio from sirius if you just pre-pay for a membership for a year. If you can get on the Howardstern.com website there are some codes on there for the offer. I didnt take advantage of it, but if somebody was gonna get sirius now anyways, its a good plan.
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11-23-2004, 09:34 AM | #58 (permalink) | |
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Nope. I meant exactly that. The firewall where I work blocks certain protocols and filetypes. Also, I love my XMPCR. Sirius has no similar hardware. For me, it isn't so much the content on any particular channel as it is being able to control and monitor the radio via my PC. I agree with you about the satisfaction, either one is fine. Afterall, i can only listen to one song at a time ;-)
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