well one observation, , that's not true about the sports. XM has deals with individual conferences, while Sirius has deals with individual teams. As far as music, that is subjective, it depends on what you like. Sirius does not have anything like Soul Street, and their old time radio is very chopped up and subjective. Sirius does have a much better mainstream jazz channel. To say it "isn't good for anyone" is a stretch. Something is always good for somebody. I think both services have their good and bad points, it's all in what you want. Of course, there is a need for a reliable on the go unit from both companies. That's where regular radio has it over both companies, but with the XM portable devices they I think are closing the gap. As far as accessibility, that's a whole oter issue.
It can't responsibility be argued that XM has better signal coverage because they have more repeaters installed, although Sirius is planning on changing that next year. Sirius may have more talk but it's all in what you want. I can ship you 20 pounds of bananas but if you don't like them, well--you get my drift. Over all if I had to pick one with my tasts--and I emphasize with my tastes--I'd go with XM but, that is subjective, what oppion isn't. Objectively speaking, they are both good. Biggest differences are channel selection and equipment. It's all in what you want. I will say one thing though. XM better be careful about sounding more like Clear Channel or they just might start losing people. What hasn't been mentioned by many people is the fact that many subscribers to both companies become so because their new car offers a one year free deal with the car. It will be interesting to see how many people actually renew their subscription. Just some thoughts, Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim Grady" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <Pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2006 12:49 PM Subject: Re: XM PCR > Well, its adequate for most people. Most of your criticisms are very > subjective, for example your program one. There really isn't much > difference in the music programming except that XM has added 10 more music > channels with commercials. For the most news, talk and sports Sirius does > better than XM, although there are 1 or two channels that XM carries that > I > wish Sirius did carry. For most sports you can't beat Sirius, although XM > does carry the MLB and the ACC basketball and football. I don't no how > much > use people have for an on the go portable unit as most people use the > receivers in their cars or homes. Those of us who use it any where else > usually use boomboxes. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Wes Derby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " <Pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2006 2:12 AM > Subject: Re: XM PCR > > >> Sirius isn't good for anyone, unless you're a weightlifter or have a >> U-Haul >> to bring it home in. The units are god-awful, the programming (other >> than >> the NFL) stinks, and from the listening I've done, their DJ's are awful. >> XM >> is lightyears ahead of Sirius as far as technology goes. XM has had the >> MyFI and other portable receivers out since before Christmas of 2004...As >> far as I've seen, Sirius STILL doesn't have a portable receiver that >> actually gets live programming "On the Go" when not connected to a home >> or >> car kit...Though, the new S50 may have changed that. Either way, they're >> still way behind XM. Too much money spent on Hoo-Hoo Stern and not >> enough >> on technology/equipment. >> >> Just my opinion. >> >> >> Visit my Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/wesderby >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Tim Grady" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <Pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >> Sent: Friday, April 28, 2006 9:46 AM >> Subject: Re: XM PCR >> >> >>> Sure it is. I subscribe to both and I have to say that the only reason >>> I >>> keep XM is the MLB and 1 or 2 other channels. I do like the way XM >>> organizes it's sports channels, but I have online access so I can keep >>> up >>> with the Sirius sports schedules amd plus they have a lot more of it. >>> Sometimes I wish I could read the Sirius display, but then again >>> sometimes >>> I >>> wish I could drive. Reading the text display from my XM PCR is not a >>> high >>> priority for me.. >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Gary Wood" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <Pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 3:13 PM >>> Subject: Re: XM PCR >>> >>> >>>> Well Serious doesn't sound like it's very good for us! >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Chuck Adkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <Pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 9:21 PM >>>> Subject: Re: XM PCR >>>> >>>> >>>>> Well, not that I'm aware of. I also have Sirius and I wish I had a way >>>>> of >>>>> reading text with it like I do XM. I love the XMPCR very much, and it >>>>> really >>>>> has spoiled me. I don't really know the Sirius lineup as well as I do >>>>> XM >>>>> because of that. I have memorized several of my fav Sirius channels. >>>>> but >>>>> that's about it. It's really frustrating with Sirius during College >>>>> sports >>>>> seasons because if you don't have the online schedule, you have to >>>>> scroll >>>>> through a million channels to find out what sports are on, not to >>>>> mention >>>>> if >>>>> your fav programming channel gets interrupted with sports. I like XM's >>>>> philosophy of having the sports all in the same group, and your fav >>>>> channel--old-time radio let's say--doesn't get pre-impted like it does >>>>> on >>>>> Sirius. I can imagine the frustratation of listening to Red Skelton, >>>>> only >>>>> to >>>>> have it interrupted with an Army Navy game. Also, Sirius only has >>>>> their >>>>> old-time radio in half hour blocks. I have heard them many times cut >>>>> an >>>>> hour >>>>> program in half, only to play the second half hour whenever. I've >>>>> heard >>>>> a >>>>> number of first half shows on Sirius. Well, sorry about that, I >>>>> digress!!!!! >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>> From: "Brent Harding" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>>> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <Pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 6:30 PM >>>>> Subject: Re: XM PCR >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Cool! Is there anything to make Sirius accessible from a computer, to >>>>>> control and the like? I'd really hate to have to play some of that >>>>>> talk >>>>>> stuff through an FM transmitter as the mini system I have doesn't >>>>>> have >>>>>> a >>>>>> line-in jack. It would be nice if such a kit had digital out to use >>>>>> with >>>>>> my >>>>>> turtle beach montego so that TV could be recording through the analog >>>>>> line-in while I listen to a show from the Sirius receiver. What would >>>>>> happen >>>>>> if I hooked the sat kit to the onboard card line-in and digitally >>>>>> connect >>>>>> that card to the turtle beach? The speakers connected to that card >>>>>> would >>>>>> probably be adequate for an external synth but nothing more than that >>>>>> as >>>>>> I >>>>>> was hoping to use it with JFW if the latency weren't so bad. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>> From: "Chuck Adkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>>>> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <Pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 3:57 PM >>>>>> Subject: Re: XM PCR >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>>I installed 3 for some friends a few weeks ago, all on Windows XP >>>>>>>machines >>>>>>> and they were activated with no trouble. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>> From: "Brent Harding" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>>>>> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <Pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 7:46 AM >>>>>>> Subject: Re: XM PCR >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>>I thought back when that XM activated anything that had a valid ID >>>>>>>>in >>>>>>>>it. >>>>>>>> I'm sure enough of these got around that they wouldn't cut them off >>>>>>>> or >>>>>>>> not >>>>>>>> reactivate one if you had XM for awhile and canceled and gave the >>>>>>>> radio >>>>>>>> to >>>>>>>> someone else. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>>> From: "Donald L. Roberts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>>>>>> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <Pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 11:56 PM >>>>>>>> Subject: Re: XM PCR >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Thanks Chuck. I did receive the previous message which included >>>>>>>>> the details and the price. This helps a lot as it gives me an >>>>>>>>> idea of what to charge the fellow who wishes to buy mine. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Don Roberts >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>>>> From: "Chuck Adkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>>>>>>> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <Pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 5:49 PM >>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: XM PCR >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hey, sent a message but don't know if it eer got sent. I found an >>>>>>>>> xmpcr >>>>>>>>> online for about $64 but that was only with a Google search >>>>>>>>> looking at the >>>>>>>>> first thing I found. Hope that helps. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> If you would like the information, let me know off list and I'll >>>>>>>>> forward it >>>>>>>>> to you, that is if my prev post doesn't make it because of >>>>>>>>> something stupid >>>>>>>>> I might have done. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>>>> From: "Donald L. Roberts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>>>>>>> To: <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 5:51 PM >>>>>>>>> Subject: XM PCR >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Hello, >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> An acquaintance wishes to buy an XM PCR. If one finds one in >>>>>>>>>> good >>>>>>>>>> working condition, what should he be willing to pay for it? >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I had heard that immediately after the manufacturer >>>>>>>>>> discontinued making them, their value on Ebay shot way up but >>>>>>>>>> subsequently returned to more normal levels. 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