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BUT - This has to be one of the biggest mishaps the company has ever made. Stern available to stream online if you're on a computer but not on the Iphone??

I'm truly stunned.

Can't wait to hear why.]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:24:27 -0400
BUT - This has to be one of the biggest mishaps the company has ever made. Stern available to stream online if you're on a computer but not on the Iphone??

I'm truly stunned.

Can't wait to hear why.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/141144-wi-fi-satellite-radio-s-new-frontier?source=feed#comment-532379 532379
We still need radios outside of the car and the Iphone is not a universal device. Accessing the online stream through any phone won't happen anytime soon.

What we do need is for the retail radios to evolve. Any new radio needs to have Wifi. I would buy the XMP3 if it had Wifi. The Stiletto is great in my gym because I can still access wifi if no signal.

They also need to go after Slacker/Pandora by getting embedded in DVD players, TVs, etc through internet or wifi connections. That is where I think they are really dropping the ball.

Imagine XM/SIRI on your Tivo!!]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:42:19 -0400
We still need radios outside of the car and the Iphone is not a universal device. Accessing the online stream through any phone won't happen anytime soon.

What we do need is for the retail radios to evolve. Any new radio needs to have Wifi. I would buy the XMP3 if it had Wifi. The Stiletto is great in my gym because I can still access wifi if no signal.

They also need to go after Slacker/Pandora by getting embedded in DVD players, TVs, etc through internet or wifi connections. That is where I think they are really dropping the ball.

Imagine XM/SIRI on your Tivo!!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/127288-5-reasons-to-anticipate-a-sirius-xm-iphone-application?source=feed#comment-438152 438152
However, I think it'll just be a mild success. The competition with Slacker, etc makes this a tough swallow to bring on incremental subscribers. For existing subs - fantastic. A good way to keep us around. For newibes, not so much.

Stern fans - already on board.
All of the other content is iffy as far as 'exclusives'.

The big win would be to get MLB and NFL through this App and I doubt that'll happen.]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:07:10 -0400
However, I think it'll just be a mild success. The competition with Slacker, etc makes this a tough swallow to bring on incremental subscribers. For existing subs - fantastic. A good way to keep us around. For newibes, not so much.

Stern fans - already on board.
All of the other content is iffy as far as 'exclusives'.

The big win would be to get MLB and NFL through this App and I doubt that'll happen.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/88553-sirius-xm-s-long-road?source=feed#comment-220279 220279 Sirius XM will take off bigtime once they get more specifics out to subs and more importantly - take back retail!!
We need new, exciting receivers and portables to get Sat Rad hip again.]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:55:12 -0400 Sirius XM will take off bigtime once they get more specifics out to subs and more importantly - take back retail!!
We need new, exciting receivers and portables to get Sat Rad hip again.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/87377-xm-siri-marriage-is-satellite-tv-next?source=feed#comment-216486 216486
Can't wait to see the NAB and their pals get crushed once this industry lifts off!]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:57:14 -0400
Can't wait to see the NAB and their pals get crushed once this industry lifts off!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/87264-fcc-finally-approves-sirius-xm-merger?source=feed#comment-215687 215687
Here are the biggest issues in my mind -
> Getting on the Iphone with as many channels as possible. Great value add for subscribers and makes it attractive to new subs.
> Stern Factor - SIRI needs to get Howard on XM radios ASAP and not wait for the interoperable. The ad revenue is badly needed. Full disclosure - I've got a SKYfi2 in my office waiting!
> Holiday news - Both XM and SIRI have had devices lurking at the FCC. What can/can't these new radios do with the merger?
> Technogeeks - XM has the better tech in my opinion. Their signal is generally easier to pick up than SIRI and the XM mini-tuner and XM-ready devices have to be considered. Here's hoping they listen to the engineers at XM!! We need new news ASAP to get consumers excited.

Glorious day for Sat Radio fans. Can't wait to see where we stand 12mos from now.]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:16:18 -0400
Here are the biggest issues in my mind -
> Getting on the Iphone with as many channels as possible. Great value add for subscribers and makes it attractive to new subs.
> Stern Factor - SIRI needs to get Howard on XM radios ASAP and not wait for the interoperable. The ad revenue is badly needed. Full disclosure - I've got a SKYfi2 in my office waiting!
> Holiday news - Both XM and SIRI have had devices lurking at the FCC. What can/can't these new radios do with the merger?
> Technogeeks - XM has the better tech in my opinion. Their signal is generally easier to pick up than SIRI and the XM mini-tuner and XM-ready devices have to be considered. Here's hoping they listen to the engineers at XM!! We need new news ASAP to get consumers excited.

Glorious day for Sat Radio fans. Can't wait to see where we stand 12mos from now.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/85878-valuing-supervalu-favorable-comparison-vs-peers?source=feed#comment-210099 210099 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:04:15 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/85709-sirius-and-xmsr-s-six-year-prison-sentence?source=feed#comment-208704 208704 > Merger about to be approved so he's looking to his career. By putting out the 6yr/25% spectrum offer, he looks like he's willing to compromise and takes care of the NAB and democrats like Markey, who literally sent the exact same thing just this week.

Tate is going to go with something much more reasonable and this thing will be done by the end of the month - finally. Then, Adelstein gets something for himself out of it. Plain and simple.

Very very sad how this thing has gone.

I've scrolled thru dozens and dozens of comments on the FCC website from everyday people all over the country and it's very clear that only the NAB/Georgetown Partners/Clear Channel/Ibiquity are against this merger.

We can cancel anytime and any day we want!!! Why do I need 'protection'??]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:40:48 -0400 > Merger about to be approved so he's looking to his career. By putting out the 6yr/25% spectrum offer, he looks like he's willing to compromise and takes care of the NAB and democrats like Markey, who literally sent the exact same thing just this week.

Tate is going to go with something much more reasonable and this thing will be done by the end of the month - finally. Then, Adelstein gets something for himself out of it. Plain and simple.

Very very sad how this thing has gone.

I've scrolled thru dozens and dozens of comments on the FCC website from everyday people all over the country and it's very clear that only the NAB/Georgetown Partners/Clear Channel/Ibiquity are against this merger.

We can cancel anytime and any day we want!!! Why do I need 'protection'??]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/84979-radio-is-doomed-tear-down-the-broadcast-towers?source=feed#comment-205903 205903 The NAB needs to take the money and energy to improving their own product - not lobbying against the tidal wave of Sat Radio and other technologies.

It's over Johnny!]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:54:19 -0400 The NAB needs to take the money and energy to improving their own product - not lobbying against the tidal wave of Sat Radio and other technologies.

It's over Johnny!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/83804-georgetown-partners-latest-radio-proposal-raises-many-questions?source=feed#comment-199658 199658 Consumers want this merger. Has there ever been a merger so overwhelmingly endorsed by the consumers of a product??

Keep calling/writing the FCC and your congressmen. ]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:34:40 -0400 Consumers want this merger. Has there ever been a merger so overwhelmingly endorsed by the consumers of a product??

Keep calling/writing the FCC and your congressmen. ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/83817-sirius-and-xm-satellite-merger-set-for-approval-rbc-lowers-price-targets?source=feed#comment-199425 199425 Have you ever seen a merger so overwhelmingly endorsed by consumers? Everyone wants this except the NAB and the HD Radio people!
Please FCC, give us our wish. Let us save this great thing - Satellite Radio. I'll never listen to FM or AM the same way.]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:50:10 -0400 Have you ever seen a merger so overwhelmingly endorsed by consumers? Everyone wants this except the NAB and the HD Radio people!
Please FCC, give us our wish. Let us save this great thing - Satellite Radio. I'll never listen to FM or AM the same way.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/77993-sirius-xm-merger-what-happens-if-it-doesnt-happen?source=feed#comment-170648 170648 Tue, 20 May 2008 14:38:06 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/77993-sirius-xm-merger-what-happens-if-it-doesnt-happen?source=feed#comment-170645 170645 Now the FCC has the hot potato and they can't get out of their own way due to the special interests.
Has there ever been a merger that is so overwhelmingly approved by consumers get held up like this??? It's a subscription service! We can choose to cut it off any day we want. No contracts.
]]> Tue, 20 May 2008 14:36:20 -0400 Now the FCC has the hot potato and they can't get out of their own way due to the special interests.
Has there ever been a merger that is so overwhelmingly approved by consumers get held up like this??? It's a subscription service! We can choose to cut it off any day we want. No contracts.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/68510-xm-sirius-merger-still-a-long-shot?source=feed#comment-126433 126433
5 years from now we'll laugh at this debacle while we drive down the road with our always-on internet connected radios.

The DOJ/FCC has much more important topics. Approve this merger!]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:50:04 -0400
5 years from now we'll laugh at this debacle while we drive down the road with our always-on internet connected radios.

The DOJ/FCC has much more important topics. Approve this merger!]]>