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SilverOrchid:
I am trying to figure out which one to choose from. They seem to be the same with the same prices. What do everyone here use and are you pleased with it?

CactusCarlos:

--- Quote from: SilverOrchid on March 26, 2008, 03:36:03 PM ---I am trying to figure out which one to choose from. They seem to be the same with the same prices. What do everyone here use and are you pleased with it? 
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I thought I read something this week about the two merging soon - that should make your choice easier!  :-)

Here you go:  http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8VJVVF01&show_article=1


--- Quote ---Justice Dept Approves XM-Sirius Deal

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department approved Sirius Satellite Radio's $5 billion buyout of rival XM Satellite Radio on Monday, saying the deal was unlikely to hurt competition or consumers.

The deal was approved despite opposition from consumer groups and an intense lobbying campaign by the land-based radio industry.

The buyout received shareholder approval in November. The companies said the merger will save hundreds of millions of dollars in operating costs—savings that will ultimately benefit their customers.

The Justice Department, in a lengthy news release explaining its decision, said the two companies compete not just with each other but also with other forms of radio and entertainment.

"The likely evolution of technology in the future, including the expected introduction in the next several years of mobile broadband Internet devices, made it even more unlikely that the transaction would harm consumers in the longer term," the Justice Department said. "Accordingly, the division has closed its investigation of the proposed merger."

XM Satellite shares rose $1.97, or 16.5 percent, to $13.90 in afternoon trading after the government's announcement while Sirius shares rose 28 cents, or almost 10 percent, to $3.18.
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Chris_:
Betamax for sure!  Much better quality.

Chris_:
I have XM.  I bought the XM2GO model which can be used as a portable (belt clip), in your car, or at home.  Thought I was going to get commercial free programming.  NOT.  Every channel has advertising...even the ones they say are "commercial free" have ads for XM Radio, and "special events".  :banghead:

Chris_:

--- Quote from: lug-nut on March 26, 2008, 04:30:52 PM ---I have XM.  I bought the XM2GO model which can be used as a portable (belt clip), in your car, or at home.  Thought I was going to get commercial free programming.  NOT.  Every channel has advertising...even the ones they say are "commercial free" have ads for XM Radio, and "special events".  :banghead:
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I heard the same thing about cable TV in the 70's.  Boy, did that turn out to be a disappointment. 

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