OT--Need some help on PORTABLE satellite radios

BlackBart · Dec 11, 2005

I have xm in my wife's car and I love it. If I go with a portable, it will be xm.

Can someone tell me how well these work? I've heard that the portable xm works okay in the car and in the house, but not so great "out in the open". Can anyone verify? Are there different receivers? Are some better than others? A quick look at the Sunday paper shows essentially the same $199 with $50 rebate equipmment.

I know we've discussed satellite radio, but I don't remember any specific talk of whether these portables were worth the money or not.

Help appreciated.

Dante · Dec 11, 2005

Bart I almost got one...

I heard they do not work well in buildings...I have not pulled th trigger and gotten one yet

BlackBart · Dec 11, 2005

I've heard similar things--trying to find out from anyone with first hand experience.

5teamparlay · Dec 11, 2005

bought the 199/50 rebate for the wife for x-mas. We love it, xmtogo by pioneer. To my happiness it will recieve all mlb games. Xm gives you a break on the extra radios. As well as if you subscribe it will come through your computer as well.

golfer70 · Dec 11, 2005

wonder how well they would work on open water....be cool to fish and listen to MLB games.

BlackBart · Dec 11, 2005

5teamparlay said:
bought the 199/50 rebate for the wife for x-mas. We love it, xmtogo by pioneer. To my happiness it will recieve all mlb games. Xm gives you a break on the extra radios. As well as if you subscribe it will come through your computer as well.

Good reception in the greater Riverview area?