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Satellite Radio Systems Compared

Posted by michael on from the orbital-mind-control-lasers dept.

The NYT has a review/comparison of XM radio and Sirius, the two systems of digital satellite radio. Not everyone wants to pay for radio, but I guess if you spend enough time listening to it, maybe it's worthwhile.

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  1. My comparison of both by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    They sound the same to me, and have the same selection of stations. This is largely due to the fact I own neither.

  2. Re:FYI by happystink · · Score: 4, Funny

    Ooh yeah, so their products will be cheaper, I'll defintiely buy them then, XM it is! Thanks for the tip!

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  3. Re:good point by JanneM · · Score: 5, Funny

    Would be a nice list. That way I can avoid any company that does not produce its stuff in Sweden, or other parts of Europe. Don't want my money to fatten up American workers when European ones can get it instead.

    The idea goes both ways...

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  4. Playboy radio? by pherris · · Score: 5, Funny
    From the article:
    XM, in fact, already offers the first premium premium channel - a Playboy channel for an additional $3 monthly ...
    Does anyone else here think it just might be a little dangerous for drivers to be listening to porn? What's next: videos on a HUD (heads up display)? It would make for interesting accident reports ("The driver suddenly spun off the road while listen to a letter from a loney housewife and her single female neighbor ...").
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  5. Huh? by deglr6328 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Am I the only one that did a double take on reading:

    "Neither satellite radio company promises to freeze its current prices or percentage of ads. XM, in fact, already offers the first premium premium channel - a Playboy channel for an additional $3 monthly, the first step toward a future filled with tiered, ever more expensive packages."

    I mean what's ON that station....

    "ooh yeah baby, that's it, uh huh, faster, ohh yeah...**and now a message from Mr. Hefner: Please open your eyes and pay attention to the road while driving, thank you** ...ohhhhh yes that's how I like it mmmmmhm....."

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  6. Re:good point by syrinx · · Score: 4, Funny

    Okay, you only buy Swedish stuff, and I'll only buy American stuff. We'll see who lasts longer.

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