| cycler15 |
This sounds like a big hit... Too bad there aren't any pics available yet. I listen to XM 90% of the time in my car and I listen to my iPod a lot at work. To have a portable XM player would be awesome...
Release Date: October 26, 2004
NEW YORK -- Delphi Corp. (NYSE: DPH) a pioneer of in-vehicle entertainment and electronics, and XM Satellite Radio (NASDAQ: XMSR), America's number- one satellite radio service with more than 2.5 million subscribers, today announced a major milestone in consumer electronics -- The Delphi MyFi™, the first personal, portable XM2GO satellite radio that delivers XM's Ultimate PlayList™ anytime, anywhere - at home, at work, in the car and now, on the go.
"The Delphi MyFi is the next generation of satellite radio," said Francisco (Frank) Ordoñez, President of Delphi Product and Service Solutions, and Vice President of Delphi Corp. "This month marks the 50th anniversary of the portable transistor radio, which revolutionized the audio world. Today, Delphi and XM continue their tradition of satellite radio breakthroughs with MyFi, another industry first."
The hand-held MyFi gives users the personal freedom to enjoy XM Radio's Ultimate PlayList of more than 130 digital XM channels in two ways: a "live" listening mode and a time-shifting "memory" mode. The MyFi's live mode enables users to listen live to all of XM's 68 commercial-free music channels, plus premier news, sports, talk, traffic and weather channels. MyFi's memory mode - called "My XM" -- allows users to store five hours or more of XM's outstanding content with the press of a button, even when the unit is not in use. The MyFi makes it possible to enjoy XM Satellite Radio anywhere, anytime, effortlessly.
"MyFi is a revolutionary product that dramatically expands XM Radio's appeal and potential subscriber base," said Hugh Panero, CEO of XM Satellite Radio. "Consumers have been waiting for a wearable satellite radio that also works in the car and home. XM and Delphi are thrilled to make this product a reality in time for the upcoming holiday season."
XM also announced today that superstar Elton John will be featured in the national TV advertising campaign to launch the MyFi. The TV spot directed by award-winning music video director and photographer David LaChapelle is a humorously surreal celebrity "slice of life," which follows Elton as he travels from place to place listening to his new hit song "Answer in the Sky" from his critically-acclaimed album Peachtree Road on his Delphi MyFi satellite radio.
"The MyFi is one of the biggest things to ever happen to radio, and Elton John is one of the biggest names in music," said Panero. "We're thrilled to be working with Sir Elton, and the TV commercial is going to be an enormous hit with viewers."
MyFi from Delphi: The Complete, All-in-One Satellite Radio
The MyFi satellite radio (MSRP: $349.99) comes with all of the accessories needed to enjoy XM at home, at work, in a vehicle or on the go. As the most advanced satellite radio available, the MyFi offers a complete package of components and features:
Components
Hand-held MyFi receiver (weight: 7.3 ounces)
Rechargeable, integrated battery
Complete home accessory kit
Complete vehicle accessory kit
First-ever built-in XM antenna
Headphones
Remote control
Belt clip/stand
Carrying case
Features
Large, illuminated six-line LCD display
Up to 30 channel presets
Live XM listening mode
"My XM" time-shifting memory mode (minimum of 5 hours)
Stock ticker
Sports score ticker
Built-in wireless FM transmitter makes any FM radio an XM Radio
Built-in alarm clock
The MyFi will be available at major U.S. retailers such as Best Buy, Circuit City, Crutchfield, and online sites in early December. MyFi is the newest member of the family of Delphi satellite radio products, including the acclaimed SKYFi2 and Roady2 plug-and-play radios. |
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| nightguy |
| I don't understand why this took so long. If you're going to pay money for the subcription, it sucks to be limited by the car or that hokey speaker set up in the house. I just wonder how well these will work outside line of sight and inside a concrete and steel building. |
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| Blackura |
| $349 seems awfully expensive. I bet this is one of those situations where if you wait it out a bit, the price will tumble. Hey, at least you don't have to wear a satellie dish on your head. :) |
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| DaleB |
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Originally posted by Blackura
[B) Hey, at least you don't have to wear a satellie dish on your head. :) [/B]
Too bad, I thought if any folks are still walking around with foil pyramids on their head, they could create a new market! Just flip it over!
The price takes away one of the advantages of Sat radio....that's too much money. It's good for those who want to have the first and lastest of everything, like the 2 reviewers in the article. |
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| DaleB |
| ...................in the inverted mode: :D |
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| nightguy |
| Hmmm. I wonder if my silver Atari jacket would work ! :D |
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| greatscot |
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Originally posted by DaleB
...................in the inverted mode: :D
:2: I think I've got a dish like that lying around here in a cupboard. |
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| cycler15 |
Yeah, the $350 price point is a bit high at first. But that's always the case with first mover electronics. I think the price point to get the average consumer would probably be $200-250. It's always better to wait till the 2nd or 3rd generation since it will be cheaper, have more features, longer battery life, smaller, etc.
I'm definitely interested to see how good the reception will be inside buildings since you normally need line of sight directly to the satellites to get reception. |
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| nightguy |
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Originally posted by cycler15
I'm definitely interested to see how good the reception will be inside buildings since you normally need line of sight directly to the satellites to get reception.
That was my question too but the more I think about it, that's part of the reason for the recording feature. |
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