already have too many XM receivers! I got hooked on XM, its pretty awesome. I never thought I would recommend paying for radio, but dear lord, its amazing.
No bluetooth. But this thing is a STEAL! I bought my Helix (same thing just made by Samsung) on CLEARANCE with my EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT for $179.99! This device is amazing, although I reccomend the headphone-antenna combos you can get through XM because the antenna needs to see the southern sky in order to get reception. Although you can just load it up with music and record live xm songs too which is awesome!
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So when the merger between XM and Sirius is complete with this be proprietary and become obsolete?
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Mel Karmazin has said that no radios currently on the market, Sirius or XM will be obsolete when this merger is FINNALY fucking consummated.
-Request the $77/yr rate - be sure to mention the code “ZWINBACK”.
-If the rep denies the deal to you, just hangup and call back…It’s never taken me more than one try.
-Sometimes, if you ask nicely, they’ll waive the $10 activation fee too.
-Also, in some cases, if you offer to leave your credit card number on file with them, they may give you another $12.95 off! (Otherwise it’s $155/yr + activation fee of $10).
I bought this from sellout.woot as well. I like it. The internal antenna is fairly specific and loses signal often when not facing south, but still not too bad. I never thought I would pay for radio either, but an 8 hr road trip makes this thing a pretty nice gadget to have.
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So when the merger between XM and Sirius is complete with this be proprietary and become obsolete?
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No radios will be harmed in the merger, from what XM told me.
Many of their subscribers have them hardwired in their cars direct from the factory.