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"XM has stolen $500 from me."
Pros: Works if it is docked, attached to an antenna.
Cons: No reception.
Summary: I've had my Inno for about one week now. I truly feel like XM has stolen $500 ($399 for the Inno, $70 for the car kit, tax). I can not express this strongly enough; no reception, no reception, no reception. I went for a thirty minute walk this morning. I got about five minutes of actual listening time. When the stinking thing actually does get a signal, if you turn or change the direction your walking the signal is lost. I get a signal about half the time when the unit is docked in the car kit. The signal is better when driving south. Driving in any other direction I get constant drop outs. I actually don't think I've heard a single song all the way through without a drop out. I do get good reception when the Inno is docked in the house, attached to the antenna, and not moving.
What really bothers me is, XM sells a product for a substantial amount ($399) that only marginally does what they advertise. But if you want it to actually do what they say it will, spend another $40 for antenna headphones. For $400 XM should deliver a product that does what they say it will. Especially when you consider your $400 only gets you the privilege of subscribing to their service. If you want a $400 radio receiver for you home stereo then this is the product for you. Other than that the thing is worthless.
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If you hate the unit why whouldn't you just take it back. No one stole money from you. Just return it for a refund. You really are a whiney little girl.
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First, I got my Inno for $260. Should have shopped around.
You obviously live in a place with poor reception. For me, it's perfect at home and almost perfect in the car and out walking (except sometimes when tall buildings are blocking). Sorry to hear about your problems, but you're in the vast minority. -
XM is what it is. I agree with the exhorbitant cost; I bought the Inno and special headphones, pay for XM, and the XM+Napster that's part of the Inno package (although you can just use XM+Napster Light for free). Battery life is poor, and there's a definite reception issue. I don't know about "stolen" but I do feel ripped off by Pioneer.
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Why dont you just return the device if you are not happy with XM. There is no contract involved and you have ten days to return the product if you bought it from XM.
To me the only downfall of this device is it has no expandable memory. If it was 4GB it would be the best in the business.
This thing enables you to create playlist on the go and delete the song without being connected to a computer. Its full of features. You should do more research before you go spending $399.99. There are places online and on ebay that sell it for $325. -
It IS true that the reception can be spotty depending where you are when portable. If it is, buy the headphones! Im near Pittsburgh and get a full signal while portable, even in my house at times!! If you are buying for portability, beware you might have to buy the headphone/antenna combo for reception. Im on 2 XM forums and the combo significantly improves signal when portable as many have stated on the forums. If you are not near a city chances are you will need the combo. As far as the car, where did you have the anteena, on top of the car or in it? If you had it in the car, there is the reason for the droputs. Once you get one of these in your hands, you will want to keep it guranteed!!!
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