continuing XM sat radio after 3-months?
03-21-2004, 09:16 PM
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continuing XM sat radio after 3-months?
not sure how do create a poll or vote message but I'd like to see the results on thos who have decided to subscribe to XM Sat Radio after the freebie first three months.
03-22-2004, 07:57 AM
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this follow up question might belong in a SM forum.. but since it's already up....
How does this SM radio thing work in terms of having multiple radio? If I sign up with the TL..... and if I purchase portable SM radio for my home.. do I have to pay additional fee for that??? is it one payment per unit?
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How does this SM radio thing work in terms of having multiple radio? If I sign up with the TL..... and if I purchase portable SM radio for my home.. do I have to pay additional fee for that??? is it one payment per unit?
Thank you
03-22-2004, 08:55 AM
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I'm still in the 3-month trial period, but I intend on renewing for either 3 or 4 years when the trial ends. I would have preferred to pay the extra $2-3/mo. for Sirrius (no commercials), but XM gets my business because it's already installed.
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03-22-2004, 09:34 AM
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Originally posted by soljc
I'm still in the 3-month trial period, but I intend on renewing for either 3 or 4 years when the trial ends. I would have preferred to pay the extra $2-3/mo. for Sirrius (no commercials), but XM gets my business because it's already installed.
I'm still in the 3-month trial period, but I intend on renewing for either 3 or 4 years when the trial ends. I would have preferred to pay the extra $2-3/mo. for Sirrius (no commercials), but XM gets my business because it's already installed.
03-22-2004, 11:11 AM
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Originally posted by subzero
XM is now commercial free (since Feb 1st)
XM is now commercial free (since Feb 1st)
03-22-2004, 12:51 PM
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Regarding "commercial-free" - I'm not sure about this, just hypothesizing here, but I think commercial-free is defined as no PAID advertising. Which means XM can still advertise itself, and possibly can have ads from other sponsors through complicated agreements that don't involve actually paying directly for advertising time. Again, I'm really not sure about this, but I too have heard occasional ads.
Regarding renewing month-to-month, I agree with VTEC. I like the service but I don't think the package savings are all that great, and who knows what could happen to your money if XM runs into financial trouble, or for that matter lowers the prices down the road. (Of course, they could RAISE the prices, too, in which case an advance purchase might protect you...so...)
On a related note, has anyone found MAJOR trouble spots for reception. Like, whole towns or long stretches of highway where it just doesn't come through?
Regarding renewing month-to-month, I agree with VTEC. I like the service but I don't think the package savings are all that great, and who knows what could happen to your money if XM runs into financial trouble, or for that matter lowers the prices down the road. (Of course, they could RAISE the prices, too, in which case an advance purchase might protect you...so...)
On a related note, has anyone found MAJOR trouble spots for reception. Like, whole towns or long stretches of highway where it just doesn't come through?
03-22-2004, 01:39 PM
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Originally posted by Formula 350
My three months are running out this week and I do not plan on renewing. I can not see paying for radio. Also, I only like about 3 of the channels.
My three months are running out this week and I do not plan on renewing. I can not see paying for radio. Also, I only like about 3 of the channels.
03-22-2004, 01:40 PM
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It's commercal free on the the music channels only. And, yeah I wonder about their music program managers...the playlist are a bit strange sometimes. But, NASCAR Radio and the Comedy channels are worth the price. 
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03-22-2004, 02:15 PM
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Re: $$$
Originally posted by aggie
How much is it per month on the 2, 3 and 4 year plan?
How much is it per month on the 2, 3 and 4 year plan?
03-22-2004, 03:44 PM
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Originally posted by 6speed
I am 5 weeks in. I will renew month to month. What the hell $10 is nothing.
I am 5 weeks in. I will renew month to month. What the hell $10 is nothing.
But, I still think that you do not get the value even if I did not care about $10 per month.
03-22-2004, 04:05 PM
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Originally posted by Formula 350
Lets take a look at this... It would grow to about $1,000 in 7 years at 8% (stock market avg) and over $31,000 in 40 years (for the young). I do not think that is nothing.
But, I still think that you do not get the value even if I did not care about $10 per month.
Lets take a look at this... It would grow to about $1,000 in 7 years at 8% (stock market avg) and over $31,000 in 40 years (for the young). I do not think that is nothing.
But, I still think that you do not get the value even if I did not care about $10 per month.
03-22-2004, 04:19 PM
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Originally posted by Formula 350
Lets take a look at this... It would grow to about $1,000 in 7 years at 8% (stock market avg) and over $31,000 in 40 years (for the young). I do not think that is nothing.
But, I still think that you do not get the value even if I did not care about $10 per month.
Lets take a look at this... It would grow to about $1,000 in 7 years at 8% (stock market avg) and over $31,000 in 40 years (for the young). I do not think that is nothing.
But, I still think that you do not get the value even if I did not care about $10 per month.
03-22-2004, 04:21 PM
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I signed up for 2 years. I still have free month to go, but I really do like XM. At first I thought paid radio was a joke, but when you have a long commute, it's well worth it. I also heard that they might raise the monthly rate...
03-22-2004, 04:21 PM
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My understanding is that if you sign up for a 5 year contract, you can cancel at any time and STILL get the $7.48 per month rate for the months that have lapsed. Is this true?
03-22-2004, 04:31 PM
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Originally posted by CRUNCH
DID anyone add playboy? yeah thats what i need , to hear about people having sex. i get that around the cooler at work.:lol2: what is this world.......aahhhh nevermind.
DID anyone add playboy? yeah thats what i need , to hear about people having sex. i get that around the cooler at work.:lol2: what is this world.......aahhhh nevermind.
03-22-2004, 04:48 PM
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I plan to keep XM. I have a long commute, so I will get a lot out of a $10/mo subscription. I was in the "I won't pay for radio" group before I bought my TL, but now that I've given it a shot, I think it's worth a subscription.
03-22-2004, 07:23 PM
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Originally posted by Lore
My understanding is that if you sign up for a 5 year contract, you can cancel at any time and STILL get the $7.48 per month rate for the months that have lapsed. Is this true?
My understanding is that if you sign up for a 5 year contract, you can cancel at any time and STILL get the $7.48 per month rate for the months that have lapsed. Is this true?
do you have to pay the whole amount of the contract when you first sign up?
03-22-2004, 09:42 PM
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Renewed for 2 years. Use it all the time but only 6 or 7 channels. It was great on our 5000+ mile trip, and I use it now exclusively unless I need local news or whatever. I swore at first that I would not go beyond the 90 days free, but my tune changed long b4 the trial was up.
03-22-2004, 10:10 PM
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I plan on subscribing.
Although, I think they should have "skins". You know for the Navi screen when you play music. Have funky colors while driving down the road.
Or better yet, add a porn station and have raunchy images on the screen.
Yeah!!! XXXM Radio!
Although, I think they should have "skins". You know for the Navi screen when you play music. Have funky colors while driving down the road.
Or better yet, add a porn station and have raunchy images on the screen.
Yeah!!! XXXM Radio!
03-23-2004, 06:47 AM
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2 year renewal here. Although it seems like alot of music I`ve never heard of
2 year renewal here. Although it seems like alot of music I`ve never heard of
Cmon... if you want to hear the same music over and over ands over and over and over and over that you can hear anywhere and have heard over and over and over for the pasy whatever amount of years, maybe XM is not for you!
I am glad to hear different things.... and am glad they don't just olay the SAME few songs as my regular FM stations....
My friend has Sirius in his car, and IT DOES play the same songs.. I mean that is fine, but there is MORE music than a few songs.... but big comapnies try to "control" what you hear..
I applaud XM for the variety and wouldn't think of going back to boring radio with commercials again....