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Sirius purchase of XM gets antitrust approval: Sirius purchase of XM gets antitrust approvalWith only 1 provider there is NO competition.I have a question for the regulators: how can removing 1 of only 2 players in a market *not* reduce competition?No matter what the sirius lawyers may say, satellite radio is *not* the same market as broadcast...; Tags: INTERNET, Corporate law, Network technology, TV & Home Theater, Digital music, Sirius, XM Satellite Radio Inc., antitrust approval, antitrust; Discussion threads 2008-03-25
XM and Sirius extend merger deadline by two months: XM and Sirius extend merger deadline by two monthsWhat'll happen to the subscribers of the respective companies?This is all interesting and such, but what I, the consumer, am really concerned about is how this will affect us should the merger go through. Particularly I have to wonder what would happen...; Tags: Mergers & Acquisitions, merger, Sirius, XM Satellite Radio Inc., merger deadline; Discussion threads 2008-03-03
Here's what fake HD video looks like: Here's what fake HD video looks likesad but trueI think the quality levels achieved by vinyl and cd could be historical anomalies; even with great source material the majority of people always choose to murder it with crappy equipment. Why spend money on a decent turntable/cd player, amp and speakers...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, CD, XM Satellite Radio Inc., Kbps, Apple iPod, HD radio; Discussion threads 2008-01-18
Suspense grows over XM-Sirius antitrust review: Suspense grows over XM-Sirius antitrust reviewThe only satellite monopoly govt supportsis it's own, and no one will take them to court or review over their own.I don't think I'll approve the deal.Can't we just allow consumers more programming choices for satellite radio? *sigh* :(I'd really advise FCC to make a...; Tags: Satellite radio, Federal government, Network technology, satellite, Sirius, XM Satellite Radio Inc., suspense, Oprah Winfrey, FCC, antitrust; Discussion threads 2008-01-04
Radio Hanukkah: Free 8 day XM 'miracle': Radio Hanukkah: Free 8 day XM 'miracle'http://www.analogstereo.com/suzuki_vitara_owners_manual.htmhttp://www.analogstereo.com/suzuki_vitara_owners_manual.htm; Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Free 8, Radio Hanukkah, XM Satellite Radio Inc., radio; Discussion threads 2007-12-02

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
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
XM, Sirius to offer low-cost a la carte options: XM, Sirius to offer low-cost a la carte optionsOptionsThis would be great if it works. Hopefully it will prove to be a good model and the cable companies will follow their example.; Tags: Cable, Sirius, XM Satellite Radio Inc.; Discussion threads 2007-07-23
Software glitch downs XM service for some: Software glitch downs XM service for someSoftware glitch downs XM service for someThey must be running linux.; Tags: Tools & Techniques, Software glitch, XM Satellite Radio Inc., software; Discussion threads 2007-05-22
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
Music publishers accuse XM of copyright infringement: Music publishers accuse XM of copyright infringement"permanent copies of on-air tracks"How is this different from Stationripper?just askin':o)Great, time to sue the NMPA and courtsand see how much the Home Recording Act has been stolen by big music and big movie industries while copyright has seen many revisions to bolster it....; Tags: Digital media, Diane Feinstein, big media, music, XM Satellite Radio Inc., media; Discussion threads 2007-03-22
Sirius, XM would rejigger prices post-merger: Sirius, XM would rejigger prices post-mergerTiers do NOT equal "a-la-carte"!!Tiers do NOT equal "a-la-carte." Tiers are the cable TV pricing scheme, and we all know how that works. A single channel that someone might want such as Sleuth on Dish Network is placed in the highest-priced tier along with...; Tags: Mergers & Acquisitions, Advertising & Promotion, TV & Home Theater, XM Satellite Radio Inc., Sirius; Discussion threads 2007-03-21
The NAB battles the XM / Sirius merger: The NAB battles the XM / Sirius mergerLocal broadcasting is a thicket.For example, AT&T had a problem when the company attempted to gain approval from state legislatures without meeting a mandate for carrying local television stations. As I understand it, the company didn't want to take the time. ...; Tags: Satellite radio, Local Broadcasting, merger, XM Satellite Radio Inc., Sirius, satellite; Discussion threads 2007-03-20
House panel grills Sirius chief on XM merger: House panel grills Sirius chief on XM mergerSatellite radio is a separate market.If there is a separate market for "x86-compatible desktop operating systems" that excludes Mac OS, servers, PDAs, and web-based thin clients, then there is definitely a separate market for satellite radio.The finding that Microsoft has a monopoly was...; Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Mergers & Acquisitions, satellite radio, Internet radio, U.S. Congress, XM Satellite Radio Inc., radio, America Online Inc., Sirius, merger; Discussion threads 2007-02-28
XM Sirius merger thoughts: XM Sirius merger thoughtsnice thoughts!I like your extremely technical analysis of the merger. Please check out my thoughts over at sumolabs.com. I'd be interested in what you think -- am I crazy?http://www.sumolabs.com/blog/xm-sirius-merger-making-lot-noiseJ | sumolabs.com; Tags: Mergers & Acquisitions, merger, XM Satellite Radio Inc.; Discussion threads 2007-02-27
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, XM Radio and relevant marketsWhat the FCC should doAs part of approving the merger, the FCC should resell the XM license (now that they won't need it) to highest bidder. That will maintain competition in satellite radio.Whether or not they approve this merger, they should put regulations in...; Tags: Satellite radio, Federal government, Mergers & Acquisitions, Digital music, XM Satellite Radio Inc., Sirius, relevant market, FCC, satellite, radio; Discussion threads 2007-02-20
Sirius Satellite Radio to buy rival XM Satellite Radio: Sirius Satellite Radio to buy rival XM Satellite RadioAh, just what we need, another monopoly.Yes, this would form a monopoly in the market for satellite radio.The companies claim "But, we compete with traditional radio, iPods, etc!". But that doesn't matter; the market in question is for satellite radio.Microsoft claimed...; Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Satellite radio, Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., radio, XM Satellite Radio Inc., Sirius; Discussion threads 2007-02-20
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
Judge allows music industry to sue XM Satellite: Judge allows music industry to sue XM SatelliteOf course notAll he read was that court ruled for the music industry and since Ax loves greedy corporations, he was all for it. Ax hates 2 things, fair use and open source.XM can appeal all they likewon't change a thing.Music Industry...; Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Digital media, radio, RIAA, XM Satellite Radio Inc., music industry; Discussion threads 2007-01-19

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