a great SIRIUS deal

NYCPORT · Post by **NYCPORT** » March 15, 2006 6:48 pm

Okay, now I'm switching!!!

NorthernConch · Post by **NorthernConch** » March 15, 2006 6:50 pm

Southern Monkey wrote:
NYCPORT wrote:Really? Why is XM offering a $3 a month subscription AND a free new reciever to any subscriber who threatens to cancel?
I'm just talking out of my ass cause cause I like O&A better than stern... But you sure about this $3 a month and free receiver thing? SHould I call and pretend I wanna cancel???

XM is reportedly doing just bout anything they can to keep subscriptions.

jackiesic · Post by **jackiesic** » March 15, 2006 8:08 pm

LIPH wrote:I wish I had, it's in the tank now.

but projected to rise based upon a report I heard earlier this week

fruityparrothead · Post by **fruityparrothead** » March 15, 2006 8:37 pm

I'm thinking of getting Sirius.....I was looking at the site today. I just can't decide whether to take the "plunge" or not.....hmmmmmm

tjtryon · Post by **tjtryon** » March 15, 2006 8:45 pm

fruityparrothead wrote:I'm thinking of getting Sirius.....I was looking at the site today. I just can't decide whether to take the "plunge" or not.....hmmmmmm :-?

Your local Radio Shack will have the little Sirius 1 unit for $50. $15 activation fee, and $36 for 3 months is right at $100, which is not bad to try it for 90 days. Go for it, you'll never turn back...

Zuke · Post by **Zuke** » March 15, 2006 8:52 pm

fruityparrothead wrote:I'm thinking of getting Sirius.....I was looking at the site today. I just can't decide whether to take the "plunge" or not.....hmmmmmm

Join the Revolution!

MikeInNOLA · Post by **MikeInNOLA** » March 15, 2006 8:57 pm

Zuke wrote:
fruityparrothead wrote:I'm thinking of getting Sirius.....I was looking at the site today. I just can't decide whether to take the "plunge" or not.....hmmmmmm
Join the Revolution!

I agree!

I listen to Radio Margaritaville 10 hours a week commuting, 30+ hours at work (damn conference calls and meetings), and probably another 10-15 hours a week at home. For 200 or so hours of entertainment...$12.95 isnt much!

sy · Post by sy » March 15, 2006 9:16 pm

MikeInNOLA wrote:
Zuke wrote:
fruityparrothead wrote:I'm thinking of getting Sirius.....I was looking at the site today. I just can't decide whether to take the "plunge" or not.....hmmmmmm
Join the Revolution!
I agree!

I listen to Radio Margaritaville 10 hours a week commuting, 30+ hours at work (damn conference calls and meetings), and probably another 10-15 hours a week at home. For 200 or so hours of entertainment...$12.95 isnt much!

For the longest time, it seemed like a waste of money. After less than a day, it was the best money I was spending. I can't imagine life without Sirius.

parrothead8587 · Post by **parrothead8587** » March 15, 2006 9:19 pm

I have had Sirius for about a year now. I will never listen to regular radio again. I listen to it everyday, a few hours a day. It is great for long trips cause i dont have to worry about dropping the signal and having to find a new station. I can also listen to my country music now cause here in Jersey there are no country radio stations. The Buffett Buffets are great and i tune into them every day! I got the kit for my car, for the home stereo sytem and the boombox. I love it, i can get out of the car and bring the unit inside and listen to it again. And the boom box is great for the beach and pool. I would really recomend getting it. I have the Sportster unit which has playback for up to 43 minutes.

MikeInNOLA · Post by **MikeInNOLA** » March 16, 2006 12:14 am

jackiesic wrote:
LIPH wrote:I wish I had, it's in the tank now.

but projected to rise based upon a report I heard earlier this week

Both XM and Sirius spent a ton on advertising and promotion prior to Christmas/Stern. The cost of receivers dropped considerably...last summer, they were running $149 with a $50 rebate. I think both XM and Sirius cut prices on receivers to draw subscribers. Both stocks should come back...at least Sirius better!!

A Balding Fan · Post by **A Balding Fan** » March 16, 2006 12:38 am

I woulda got Sirrus but when RM went to Sirrus, RM to to total HELL If I wanted total Hell I woulda got nothing and just listened to Chicago Radio al the time.

XM has BASEBALL---ALL THE GAMES, NASCAR, and NHL

Tons of Uncensored comedy, and a lot of Uncensored music that I enjoy--so im happy with XM and will continue to have it til it folds.

gingerbreadman · Post by **gingerbreadman** » March 16, 2006 12:50 am

A Balding Fan wrote:I woulda got Sirrus but when RM went to Sirrus, RM to to total HELL If I wanted total Hell I woulda got nothing and just listened to Chicago Radio al the time.

XM has BASEBALL---ALL THE GAMES, NASCAR, and NHL

Tons of Uncensored comedy, and a lot of Uncensored music that I enjoy--so im happy with XM and will continue to have it til it folds.

ya, ya

But you can't get RM on XM

A Balding Fan · Post by **A Balding Fan** » March 16, 2006 12:58 am

gingerbreadman wrote:
A Balding Fan wrote:I woulda got Sirrus but when RM went to Sirrus, RM to to total HELL If I wanted total Hell I woulda got nothing and just listened to Chicago Radio al the time.

XM has BASEBALL---ALL THE GAMES, NASCAR, and NHL

Tons of Uncensored comedy, and a lot of Uncensored music that I enjoy--so im happy with XM and will continue to have it til it folds.
ya, ya

But you can't get RM on XM

Yea but since RM has gone to Sirrus it sucks monkey balls ( no shane not yours) 13 bucks a month is not worth RM, they would have to pay me 13 bucks a month to have that on my choices.

gingerbreadman · Post by **gingerbreadman** » March 16, 2006 1:07 am

A Balding Fan wrote:
gingerbreadman wrote:
A Balding Fan wrote:I woulda got Sirrus but when RM went to Sirrus, RM to to total HELL If I wanted total Hell I woulda got nothing and just listened to Chicago Radio al the time.

XM has BASEBALL---ALL THE GAMES, NASCAR, and NHL

Tons of Uncensored comedy, and a lot of Uncensored music that I enjoy--so im happy with XM and will continue to have it til it folds.
ya, ya

But you can't get RM on XM
Yea but since RM has gone to Sirrus it sucks monkey balls ( no shane not yours) 13 bucks a month is not worth RM, they would have to pay me 13 bucks a month to have that on my choices.

Well,
Sirius is still a good deal -

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » March 16, 2006 6:10 am

tjtryon wrote:
fruityparrothead wrote:I'm thinking of getting Sirius.....I was looking at the site today. I just can't decide whether to take the "plunge" or not.....hmmmmmm
Your local Radio Shack will have the little Sirius 1 unit for $50. $15 activation fee, and $36 for 3 months is right at $100, which is not bad to try it for 90 days. Go for it, you'll never turn back...

there are s50 receivers on eBay for about $150, and those let you put mp3s into the mix too for the times when you are wanting something different in the form of ear-worms.

MikeInNOLA · Post by **MikeInNOLA** » March 16, 2006 9:08 am

gingerbreadman wrote:
A Balding Fan wrote:I woulda got Sirrus but when RM went to Sirrus, RM to to total HELL If I wanted total Hell I woulda got nothing and just listened to Chicago Radio al the time.

XM has BASEBALL---ALL THE GAMES, NASCAR, and NHL

Tons of Uncensored comedy, and a lot of Uncensored music that I enjoy--so im happy with XM and will continue to have it til it folds.
ya, ya

But you can't get RM on XM

Nor any real sports...like NFL FOOTBALL!

Although, listening to baseball, nascar or nhl is probably cheaper than taking Ambien

NorthernConch · Post by **NorthernConch** » March 16, 2006 9:16 am

MikeInNOLA wrote:
Zuke wrote:
fruityparrothead wrote:I'm thinking of getting Sirius.....I was looking at the site today. I just can't decide whether to take the "plunge" or not.....hmmmmmm
Join the Revolution!
I agree!

I listen to Radio Margaritaville 10 hours a week commuting, 30+ hours at work (damn conference calls and meetings), and probably another 10-15 hours a week at home. For 200 or so hours of entertainment...$12.95 isnt much!

About 43 cents a day for lots of great content. Hard to beat.

tjtryon · Post by **tjtryon** » March 16, 2006 10:21 am

RinglingRingling wrote: there are s50 receivers on eBay for about $150, and those let you put mp3s into the mix too for the times when you are wanting something different in the form of ear-worms. :D

As far as the S50, it won't let you listen to "Live" Sirius. If you are looking at portable Sirius, wait until the summer, there will be the offering for a portable that will be able to pull the live satellite feed. That's all but been officially announced by Sirius.

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » March 16, 2006 10:24 am

tjtryon wrote:
RinglingRingling wrote: there are s50 receivers on eBay for about $150, and those let you put mp3s into the mix too for the times when you are wanting something different in the form of ear-worms.
As far as the S50, it won't let you listen to "Live" Sirius. If you are looking at portable Sirius, wait until the summer, there will be the offering for a portable that will be able to pull the live satellite feed. That's all but been officially announced by Sirius.

Not sure I follow you. It doesn't take satellite feed at all?

Zuke · Post by **Zuke** » March 16, 2006 10:30 am

RinglingRingling wrote:
tjtryon wrote:
RinglingRingling wrote: there are s50 receivers on eBay for about $150, and those let you put mp3s into the mix too for the times when you are wanting something different in the form of ear-worms.
As far as the S50, it won't let you listen to "Live" Sirius. If you are looking at portable Sirius, wait until the summer, there will be the offering for a portable that will be able to pull the live satellite feed. That's all but been officially announced by Sirius.
Not sure I follow you. It doesn't take satellite feed at all?

I have the s50, what it does is records while attached to the car dock or home dock, then you can take it as a separate attachment for playback.
I love the thing, I record Stern and take it to the gym, plus you can put cd's on there, and if you are listening to a song on a music channel, push the heart button and it records it to the player.