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U.S. moving 'quickly as possible' on Sirius/XM

U.S. moving 'quickly as possible' on Sirius/XMYes, it would be a monopoly.How in the world even in the fantasy worlds of broadcasting and politics can they expect people to believe that such a merger wouldn't be a monopoly? Yes, one can argue that satellite radio competes with terrestrial radio, but...

Tags: Digital music, Mergers & Acquisitions, Government, Advertising & Promotion, Digital media, Satellite Broadcasting, XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., satellite, MP3, radio, satellite radio, Sirius

Discussion threads 2007-09-26

Photos: Top 10 reviews of the week

Here are CNET Reviews' 10 favorite items from the past week, including a 50-inch plasma TV, an Onkyo AV receiver, Philips universal remote and the Helio Fin.Here''s our weekly roundup of the new products CNET reviewers liked best. 1. Pioneer PDP-5080HDEditors'' rating: 8.7The good: This 50-inch plasma TV displays an...

Tags: Corporate communications, TVs, photograph, HDMI, Shure, Read CNET', video, shade, plasma TV, headphone, fax, laser, quibble, TV Guide, calibration, CableCard, multifunction, 1080i, XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., TV, Philips Electronics N.V., small office, Sirius, receiver, sp

Image galleries 2007-08-25

Audiovox XpressR XM Radio

The XpressR is Audiovox's top-of-the-line XM Satellite Radio receiver, providing a plethora of customizable settings not offered in entry-level units such as the Xpress and Xpress EZ. The two main features that distinguish the XpressR from the competition are a split-screen display that allows artist and channel information to be...

Tags: radio, XpressR, XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., AudioVox

Product reviews 2007-07-24

Audiovox Xpress plug-and-play XM Radio home kit

Digital-audio players DAPs are well on their way to becoming the de facto device for every listening scenario: in the car, at home, on the go, and all the in-betweens. Satellite radio manufacturers have understood the importance of modularity from the beginning, making every effort to create devices that could...

Tags: Digital music, radio, XM Xpress, XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., AudioVox

Product reviews 2007-05-01

The NAB battles the XM / Sirius merger

Engadget caught this ad funded by the National Association of Broadcasters NAB which lampooned the proposed merger of XM and Sirius. Unfortunately, this got them into hot water with MasterCard, whose well-known "Priceless" campaign was the source of the NABs knock-off, so that particular campaign was pulled. It did bring...

Tags: Digital music, Mergers & Acquisitions, Network technology, satellite, satellite radio, radio, Sirius, XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., merger

Blog posts 2007-03-20

2007 Acura TL Type-S

The Type-S makes a comeback to the Acura TL lineup for the 2007 model year. With a more powerful V-6 engine than the standard TL, stiffened suspension, and a host of telltale custom design cues including 10-spoke alloy wheels, a front air dam, and quad-outlet chrome-tipped exhaust pipes, the Type-S...

Tags: Acura TL, Acura, XM NavTraffic, XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.

Product reviews 2007-02-22

Sirius, XM Radio and relevant markets

Sirius and XM Radio, the two leading satellite radio providers in America, have agreed to merge. Satellite radio is one of those products that is perfect for the American market. We spend a lot of time in our cars, and everyone has experienced the common problem of radio "fading out"...

Tags: Antitrust, Wired & Wireless, IT Management, General

Blog posts 2007-02-20

XM and Sirius-This Marriage Could Work IF. What do you think?

Ital. could.XM Satellite Radio The two major satellite radio services are merging. But as with any merger where two content aggregators are concerned, what really matters is how the content packages are going to be integrated.The always clued-in Harry McCracken of PC World has a most thoughtful take. Harry...

Tags: General

Blog posts 2007-02-19

XM Mini-Tuner

One of the biggest drawbacks of satellite radio is that your subscription is tied to a single device. If you want to listen to programming in more than one location--say, your car and your bedroom--you've got to choose between some unappealing options. Transportable radios involve a tangle of cables and...

Tags: Satellite radio, Network technology, Digital music, Consumer electronics, XM Mini-Tuner, XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.

Product reviews 2007-02-07

Radio Hanukkah: Free 8 day XM 'miracle'

XM Satellite Radio announces:We have a Hanukkah gift just for you. Get the eight days of Radio Hanukkah and 80 other XM channels for free online. Enjoy your free demo of XM Radio Online from December 15 until December 23.Join us for the Hanukkah blessings recited by a different prominent...

Tags: Radio Hanukkah, XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., Radio, Marketing, Self-Promotion, Media, Culture, Local

Blog posts 2006-12-14

Apple patent hints at satellite potential of iPod

Im a big fan of satellite radio and was a subscriber to XM radio for three years before switching to Sirius about a year ago.Back in December 2004, I wrote that Apple was in talks with Sirius to discuss an iPod with a built-in satellite radio receiver. The "SatPod" would...

Tags: radio, satellite, satellite radio

Blog posts 2006-10-20

AGT Sportscaster XM Radio Receiver

It's safe to say that satellite radio's making its way into the mainstream psyche. Last we heard, XM and Sirius had a combined subscriber base of more than 11 million. Plus, the last three cars I've rented all featured satellite radio. One of the cheapest ways...

Tags: Satellite radio, Sportscaster branding, XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., receiver, mount

Product reviews 2006-08-04

Google AdSense for Radio, 'XM in your car': personalized radio ads?

Last June, Google CEO Eric Schmidt mused publicly about future in-car radio ads addressing him personally about his needs. ...

Tags: Google Inc., XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., advertisement, radio

Blog posts 2006-08-03

Google ads now on XM

A Google press release sent out today unveils a partnership with XM satellite radio. XM has millions of subscribers, giving advertisers a huge audience that is easily targeted on XM's non-music stations through the dMarc advertising platform.Google, Inc., (NASDAQ: GOOG) today...

Tags: XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.

Blog posts 2006-08-02

Samsung XM puts the 'X' in Xmas

Company exhibits new XM developments at S.F. eventAt the "Christmas in July" product showcase on Tuesday, CNET's Neha Tiwari talks to Samsung's Matt Durgin about the company's take on XM satellite music. Samsung says it plans to take the technology to a higher, more personalized level.

Tags: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.

Videos 2006-07-31

Photos: RIAA sues over XM recording devices

RIAA is suing XM Satellite Radio over recording devices which store up to 50 hours of programming.

Tags: Development tools, XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., RIAA, programming

Image galleries 2006-05-17

Samsung Helix YX-M1

Following closely on the heels of Pioneer's similar Inno, Samsung's $400 Helix YX-M1 is small and light, has a powerful XM receiver to tap into XM Radio's 170 channels of programming, and can play all your MP3/WMA digital music files. So far, competitor Sirius lacks a similar option. The bad...

Tags: Digital media, Digital music, Development tools, XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., Samsung Helix, Inno, Samsung Helix YX-M1, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Helix

Product reviews 2006-04-28

Sony HT-7000DH

Quick Take: The Sony HT-7000DH is a component-based home-theater-in-a-box system that offers a five-disc DVD/CD/SACD player. The component based nomenclature refers to the fact that the receiver is separate from the five-disc player, which means that it takes up more space than smaller all-in-one lifestyle systems, but this makes it...

Tags: DVD, Consumer electronics, Network technology, Sony HT-7000DH, XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., Sony Corp.

Product reviews 2006-03-16

Sony STR-DG600

Quick Take: The Sony STR-DG600 is the most affordable 7.1-channel A/V receiver in the company's 2006 product line. It offers 110 watts of power per channel and features an automatic speaker-setup program to assist with proper speaker placement and optimizing sound quality. Aside from its multiple optical and coaxial digital...

Tags: Sony STR-DG600, XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., Sony Corp.

Product reviews 2006-03-16

Sony DAV-FX500

Quick Take: The Sony DAV-FX500 is the most affordable model in Sony's 2006 DVD Dream System home-theater-in-a-box lineup to feature a five-disc DVD changer and XM-ready satellite radio connectivity. It has a 5.1-speaker system, with an automatic speaker setup program and a microphone to assist with proper speaker placement and...

Tags: DVD, Consumer electronics, Sony DAV-FX500, XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., Sony Corp.

Product reviews 2006-03-16