BigSlam123b
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Tomcat said:
You are correct sir. They thought of every possible scenario for using the system, when designing the package contents.
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You are correct sir. They thought of every possible scenario for using the system, when designing the package contents.
I'm happy listening to regular radio otherwise.This is an interesting thread. I almost bought MyFi for DH's Christmas gift. But it had just come out, prices were high, and Oz almost had me convinced to go with Sirius instead of XM. Another month will be DH's birthday and I began looking at MyFi and Sirius again. The prices for MyFi are not much better now and Sirius is coming out with their own version of portable satellite radio this fall. I think I'm going to keep sitting on the fence and watch. 
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BigSlam123b
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I am assuming that you are referring to the Xact REGO for Sirius. That unit is hardly portable out of the box. Out of the box, it is just a standard satellite radio. To make it portable you have to purchase the battery seperate (whih will nearly double the thickness and weight), you have to purchase the special headphones seperately ( as the mobile unamplified antennae is built into them), and after you purchase all of the necessary accessories to make it portable, the price has nearly doubled to almost $400. The MyFI comes with everything you will need, and then some. MyFI prices are rapidly dropping, and are now under $300. As a MyFI owner, I can't say enough about the quality of this piece of equipment. XM rocks! Sirius is about 1-2 years behind XM's technology.marianne said:This is an interesting threat. I almost bought MyFi for DH's Christmas gift. But it had just come out, prices were high, and Oz almost had me convinced to go with Sirius instead of XM. Another month will be DH's birthday and I began looking at MyFi and Sirius again. The prices for MyFi are not much better now and Sirius is coming out with their own version of portable satellite radio this fall. I think I'm going to keep sitting on the fence and watch.
I don't think I'm talking about the Xact REGO (but I'll be the first to admit I haven't been comparing XM with Sirius very diligently). The Xact is out now and it's not really portable. Whatever Sirius is developing won't be out until just before Christmas 2005. An official announcement came out in Forbes this month but there were rumors about it for the past couple months.
BigSlam123b
Only happy When It Rains
I spent several months doing comparisons of hardware and service. In the end, I decided XM was the best for me, in both hardware and service.marianne said:
Okay, I might be sold on MyFi.
There's a nice comparison between XM and Sirius in a series of articles here
http://www.aimlesswords.com/archives/20040309/xm_versus_sirius/
And it looks like you can get MyFi for <$250 now at http://www.compuplus.com/insidepage.php3?refer=cnet.com&id=1003365790
It would be nice to get satellite radio for DH now rather than wait another year and I think he'd like it more than a new suit or something made by DeWalt for his birthday. Thanks !
There's a nice comparison between XM and Sirius in a series of articles here
http://www.aimlesswords.com/archives/20040309/xm_versus_sirius/
And it looks like you can get MyFi for <$250 now at http://www.compuplus.com/insidepage.php3?refer=cnet.com&id=1003365790
It would be nice to get satellite radio for DH now rather than wait another year and I think he'd like it more than a new suit or something made by DeWalt for his birthday. Thanks
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BigSlam123b
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You're kidding, right?Oz said:
Sirius is widely known for their shallow, repetitive playlists. Xm has deep playlists. I have discovered so much new music from my favorite artists, songs that i never knew existed. XM ROCKS!
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Oz
You're all F'in Mad...
BigSlam123b said:You're kidding, right?
If you read the Sirius message boards (siriusbackstage.com,) there are plenty of complaints about the playlists on XM. I imagine they go both ways, which musically makes them equals in my book. I listen to a lot of talk radio, so music isn't as critical. Sirius is definitely building the better library of program content, with NASCAR and Howard Stern.
If you're really into music, I would suggest an iPod and iTunes...
BigSlam123b
Only happy When It Rains
I was glad to see Nascar leave. Racing is boring enough as it is, but then to take away the visual and just listen....yikes!! As far as Stern, he was interesting 10 years ago, but now he is just a dirty old man oggling girls the same age as his daughter. I think Opie and Antony are definitely fresher and edgier than Stern is these days. I was a big fan of theirs when they were on WJFK and I am glad to have them back. I was going to get an Ipod unitil I got XM. I see no need for it now. why carry around something that you may have stored songs on that you may want to hear that day, when you can listen to XM and always find something you want to hear?Oz said:
BigSlam123b
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This doesn't affect me negatively, as I was already paying for O&A. And now i can listen online for free, bonus.gtmobill said:
BigSlam123b said:This doesn't affect me negatively, as I was already paying for O&A. And now i can listen online for free, bonus.
Yea, same with me, although I think the timing here might be bad on Xm's part. I got XM about two years ago, then added Sirius last year after they signed the deal with approx. 25 major schools for college sports broadcasts (GEAUX LSU). Also enjoy having the NFL as most Sundays I'm driving back to Philly from my farm in Nanjemoy. Now the subscription price for both services is the same, Sirius is now loaded with the sports programming, and they're getting Stern in January. If I was choosing now between XM and Sirius, it would be a no-brainer for me to go with Sirius. I just think XM should have kept their pricing down below Sirius for another year or two longer. As an investor in both, though, today has been a pretty good day!!
Tomcat
Anytime
Saw an Xact system over the weekend, got me thinking about this again. Xact Stream Jockey portable with car adapter and boom box for $179. Found out that probably nothing will work inside the hanger where I want to listen to anything but the 1 station I now get. I'm now listening to Sirius online (3 day free trial) while sitting at my computer 
Now I've found a Kenwood model with auto and home adapter for $25 after rebate, and the internet connection is included. 
Now I've found a Kenwood model with auto and home adapter for $25 after rebate, and the internet connection is included. 