amandasdennis Posted November 30, 2005 Posted November 30, 2005 Want to Get Satellite Radio, but am totally ignorant. Want to be able to move it around. I would like to have it at home, at work and in the car. Would also like to be able to afford to eat. Have been given the song and dance at Best buy and am smart enough to know that I don't need to sell a kidney on the black market for satellite radio. Does anyone have it? What do you have? Are there any great deals out there that y'all have taken advantage of over the past few days for a great system?
best4less Posted November 30, 2005 Posted November 30, 2005 Just bought this one for DH from Walmart.com http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3163842 $28.34 for the receiver and only $1.97 to ship. Beyond that, I'm really no help. I just know he would only use it in the car and this one seemed to have everything he would need....plus the price was right
hpowers Posted November 30, 2005 Posted November 30, 2005 Did you check out the one at Buy.com. It's 85.00 with a rebate.
Arkie54 Posted December 1, 2005 Posted December 1, 2005 Go to XM411.com or XMFAN.com. You will find anything you want to know.
neile457 Posted December 1, 2005 Posted December 1, 2005 have you looked at sirius also? Look before you buy, it's better to get what you want up front. Good luck!
allystl Posted December 1, 2005 Posted December 1, 2005 I had the same question. And the nice people here helped me. I ended up choosing Sirius. I got it free at CC on BF. But, I'm buying another one te $279 one w/ rebate to. Check this thread. It should answer your questions. Good Luck. http://forums.gottadeal.com/showthread.php?t=19866&page=2
pkripper001 Posted December 1, 2005 Posted December 1, 2005 i have xm, but would not have got it if sirus had the lifetime service package they have now back then. you pay $400 or $500 to sirus and get lifetime service says clark howard.
guardado4 Posted December 1, 2005 Posted December 1, 2005 I bought the Delphi by XM for my DH for Christmas. I bought it about a month ago and wish I would have waited, the same one at buy.com is about $30 cheaper than what I paid. I think he will really like it because this one is portable - you can use it in the car or at home or with earphones anywhere. Of course, I haven't gave it to him yet, so I don't know if it is as wonderful as I think it is or not. Good luck!
forcedtoregister Posted December 1, 2005 Posted December 1, 2005 Search this code on the site you'll find commentary on it or google it for the same... xmbbxm03 Goto: https://espromotions.xmradio.com/xm/Enter codeFREE SkiFi2 (many other available but this is the best for free)+ FREE Car or Home Kit+ FREE shipping Six month commitment, three months up front... got mine yesterday!
beccas302 Posted December 1, 2005 Posted December 1, 2005 DH and I both have the Delphi Roady 2's in our car. He use to have a MyFi until he dropped it.. grr. Once you're signed up with XM, you can stream it through your computer... I'm sure it's the same with Sirius. But, you don't have EVERY channel through the computer, just the main ones. We went with XM over Sirius because we liked the look of the units, and the fact Opie and Anthony are on XM (dh loves em). I'm doubly glad, because we're moving to Alaska next year (Alaska and Hawaii are the only states not covered), and XM just signed a deal to allow broadcasting in Canada! So we should have coverage in AK too!
amandasdennis Posted December 1, 2005 Author Posted December 1, 2005 DH and I both have the Delphi Roady 2's in our car. He use to have a MyFi until he dropped it.. grr. Once you're signed up with XM, you can stream it through your computer... I'm sure it's the same with Sirius. But, you don't have EVERY channel through the computer, just the main ones. We went with XM over Sirius because we liked the look of the units, and the fact Opie and Anthony are on XM (dh loves em). I'm doubly glad, because we're moving to Alaska next year (Alaska and Hawaii are the only states not covered), and XM just signed a deal to allow broadcasting in Canada! So we should have coverage in AK too!I am sorry...I have to ask a reallly stupid question...what is DH? Also, I have found that I really like the look of the XM units too.
katz611 Posted December 1, 2005 Posted December 1, 2005 Generally DH means "dear" husband. I guess it depends on what mood your in as to what the "D" stands for.
hpowers Posted December 1, 2005 Posted December 1, 2005 Be careful with this. By getting the free one, you check a box that says the you are an employee that was authorized to receive it free. If you are found to not be an employee, you will be charged for the receiver. Read the fine print. Search this code on the site you'll find commentary on it or google it for the same... xmbbxm03 Goto: https://espromotions.xmradio.com/xm/Enter codeFREE SkiFi2 (many other available but this is the best for free)+ FREE Car or Home Kit+ FREE shipping Six month commitment, three months up front... got mine yesterday!
INDY Posted December 1, 2005 Posted December 1, 2005 A few places has the Roady2 for free the day after Thanksgiving. I got one from Comp USA's website. I think Staples had it for $15 or so as well. Believe most all stores are selling that model for $29.99 now.
nakiadawn Posted December 1, 2005 Posted December 1, 2005 I have had XM radio for about 9 months now, depending on which receiver you buy, it may come with a home kit. Mine did not but I bought it for $30 at Circuit City. I am now able to use in my car, listen free online at work, and use at home with kit. We now use the home kit anytime we have parties so we don't have to burn cds or listen to the radio. hope I helped some.
Guest outrbanx Posted December 1, 2005 Posted December 1, 2005 If you have DirecTV, around 72 XM stations are now broadcast in the 800s. Great way to try it out. I have been listening quite a bit lately. Good stuff. I bought a couple of the Delphis at Target a few days ago for $29.99 each. My wife and I have not yet decided if we are going to take the plunge.
amandasdennis Posted December 1, 2005 Author Posted December 1, 2005 I have had XM radio for about 9 months now, depending on which receiver you buy, it may come with a home kit. Mine did not but I bought it for $30 at Circuit City. I am now able to use in my car, listen free online at work, and use at home with kit. We now use the home kit anytime we have parties so we don't have to burn cds or listen to the radio. hope I helped some.THat's what I was wanted to do, but I didn't know I could stream it though my comptuer. I work in a huge building and worried about being able to beam the satellite.
forcedtoregister Posted December 1, 2005 Posted December 1, 2005 Be careful with this. By getting the free one, you check a box that says the you are an employee that was authorized to receive it free. If you are found to not be an employee, you will be charged for the receiver. Read the fine print.Sort of. It says you are an employee of the retailer OR "if you are not authorized to redeem this offer." So there are those that are not employees that are still authorized. Plus, the codes have been floating on the XM fan sites and deal sited since 2003 and I've yet to read a story that shows a person getting charged. But, it's always good to know there is that possability. Worth it to me though... I'll let ya'll know if I get charged. Until then, I LOVE my free XM!!!
malachitecat Posted December 1, 2005 Posted December 1, 2005 I've had XM for almost 2 years now (xmas present). I got it for my car for the lonely trips in Utah (no radio stations for 4 hours) and those trips across western Colorado where reception is staticy in the canyons. Mine came with a car kit and for my birthday I received the boombox as a gift. I love it and can take it anywhere (the boombox has a plug or can use batteries)! The only problem is, there are so many channels to choose from I don't know which one to pick. Not sure where the best deal is, but I know I sure wouldn't give mine up for anything.
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