XM really sounds good! I was considering getting satellite coverage through Dish Networks, and they use Serius, but that is moot, since I found that I can't even use the dish, because there are too many trees in the back, where the southern exposure is. ----- 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. So what is such a >>>>>>>>> receiver worth now in U.S. dollars? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Thanks. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Don Roberts >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>>> PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>>>>>>>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>>>>>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other >>>>>>>>> lists we >>>>>>>>> offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>> PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>>>>>>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>>>>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. 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