[Kilbey]

Here's something I would really love to get for my PowerBook, but is only PC Pentium compatible. If you are interested, email XM that they need a Mac OS X version of the software quickly!!!

http://xmradio.com/xmpcr/

I love the XM Radio I have in my car, I bought the Delphi docking unit. If you haven't tried XM yet, give it a try. In my area we have horrible radio stations and I was spending $50-$60 a month in CDs. Even the wife likes it.

Thomas Johnson
Durand, MI

[dampeoples]

What would be the benefits of this over internet radio?

[Kilbey]

You don't have to have a broadband connection to get good sounding audio on your computer. Actually, you don't have to have any internet connection to use it.

I find internet radio unlistenable. the quality is very low. I also find internet radio lacking in programming. I listen to a huge variety of music, I prefer rock, but I also listen to progressive country and old-school rap. I simply cannot find reliable internet radio. I find a cool site/itunes station and a few weeks later it has folded.

Have you checked out the XM PCR site yet? There's a lot of other info there.

Thomas Johnson
Durand, MI

From XM's website:
Will XM PCR make my computer or the internet run slower?

No. The XM PCR software interface is very lightweight and should not slow down your computer. Unlike internet streaming, which is slow and sounds inferior to XM's full digital quality, XM PCR does not require or use an internet connection. It's not Internet, it's Satellite Radio.

Satellite Radio For Your Computer

XM Satellite Radio is America's most popular satellite radio service for the car, for the home, and now...for the computer. Introducing XM PCR.

While you work, while you play, XM PCR delivers the ultimate computer audio experience. It provides total control - an interactive listening experience like no other, giving you full access to XM Radio's 100 channels of pure digital, and simply amazing radio. XM PCR is easy. Simply use the PC display to control and customize what you listen to.

XM PCR doesn't hog bandwidth. In fact, it doesn't even require an internet connection. It's not Internet, it's Satellite Radio. And, it won't slow down your computer either.




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100 channels of pure digital, and simply amazing radio for only $9.99 per month.


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No Internet connection needed. No buffering delays. It's not Internet, it's Satellite Radio.


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Doesn't slow down your computer.


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See everything currently playing across XM's 100 channels.


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Save song titles and artist names. And be alerted when your favorite artist is playing on another channel.


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Customizable display to show your favorite channels.


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Let's you play games and surf the web without restriction, while listening to 100 channels of digital radio.


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Perfect second radio. Add it on the XM Family Plan for $6.99 per month for basic service.

Originally posted by dampeoples:
What would be the benefits of this over internet radio?

[Severed Hand of Skywalker]

Originally posted by dampeoples:
What would be the benefits of this over internet radio?

Uh, you don't have to be connected to the internet.