Poll: Any interest in Satellite Radio?

[MacRumors]

Vote: Poll: Any interest in Satellite Radio? (http://www.macpolls.com/?poll_id=434)

[njmac]

I would much rather have satelite radio than a subscription based music service (napster) . Its like the shuffle idea. Turn on a station in a genre you like, and listen to a commercial free mix. reasonable too: $ 12.99 I think.

[Little Rich]

What would be nice is to have the ability to play all of your iTunes radio stations via a satellite radio :D

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

None, what-so-ever... I don't listen to FM nor online radio, what in the world would I want a Satellite radio...???

I get all the music I want from my iTunes library... ;)

[the_mole1314]

I origionally hated the idea of paying for something free, but as like cable, I tried it once on a rental car, and I LOVED IT. They played new songs I have never heard before, thus exposing me to new music.

[gerlitzappel]

I would like to hear Stern's new show.

[wordmunger]

I'd be much more interested in a radio TiVo than satellite radio. My father in law has jury-rigged something like this using Wiretap, iCal, and iTunes.

[CTerry]

We don't have Satellite Radio in the UK. Our next generation radio is called DAB and is sent through the same old antennas, but with a digital signal. I'm interested in this.

[NinjaMonkey]

I'd be much more interested in a radio TiVo than satellite radio. My father in law has jury-rigged something like this using Wiretap, iCal, and iTunes.

Why do that when you can get a RadioShark from Griffin?

Also the new XM SkyFi recievers have timeshift funtions built in.

Satellite radio is the best, I've found so much new music on there I never would have heard on FM.

[Mr. Anderson]

My wife worked for XM Radio a couple years ago when they launched the service. We love it and have had a radio (two actually) from the start. Its so much better than anything else out there and no commercials on the music stations.

Its painful the few times I've had to listen to regular radio since.

D

[Sonofhaig]

I know it's just a few $$ a month, but over time, it does add up.
Perhaps if they had a one time fee for a life time subscription.

[PlaceofDis]

perhaps if the subscription service was dirt cheap i would look into it, but eh, im happy with all my music on iTunes, i just need to get a shuffle and i will be set, id rather have a small 'pod where i have to change up my music than have my old 15 gig back, it was too much sometimes to choose from, for me personally

[yg17]

I have Sirius in my car and love it, I would like a portable Sirius player

[wordmunger]

Why do that when you can get a RadioShark from Griffin?
That's not a bad idea, if the reception was good enough.
Also the new XM SkyFi recievers have timeshift funtions built in.
Still not sure I'd be willing to pay a monthly fee just for the timeshift. I don't listen to radio that much, but it would be nice to get my favorite NPR shows when I want to hear them, without paying per episode.

[gwuMACaddict]

i dont have any experience to know if i would like it or not... but i DO know that i DONT want apple to make a huge bulky sattelite receiving iPod :mad:

[LimitedEdition]

Despite Howard Stern's endless plugging, satellite radio is about as compelling as a raw carrot.

[mad jew]

Sorry, but have I missed something? What exactly is satelite radio? Out here in Aus we're pretty much stuck with the sound of kookaburras and emus (both very bizarre noises).

[narco]

I would, just not right now. I have about 11,000+ songs in my library now, but sometimes I just want to listen to the radio. I don't think the technology is at a place right now where it would fit in a small enclosure such as the iPod. Maybe in a couple years.

Fishes,
narco.

[looklost]

Now a fee to listen to music? I just feel like I'm being nickel to dimed to death.

[LimitedEdition]

Sorry, but have I missed something? What exactly is satelite radio? Out here in Aus we're pretty much stuck with the sound of kookaburras and emus (both very bizarre noises).

It's subscription radio. The radio equivalent of cable tv.
http://www.sirius.com

[TVGenius]

I look at it this way...

For less than the price of ONE new CD, or the price of ONE album on iTunes, or ten individual songs, I get everything I want to listen to-- new stuff that's not even on FM yet, the current hits, and everything back to the beginning of recorded music-- and can choose exactly what type I want from 65ish channels. Last I heard, XM's library was over 4,000,000 strong... and while there are channels that specialize in the obscure, there are channels that only play current hits across every genre. I paid the cost of a 40G iPod when I got XM... in October of 2001. Now you can get started for the price of a Shuffle.

I've discovered new artists and new genres that I like, and I've never heard our local stations do a concert live. Even my wife can't stand regular radio anymore.

To the guy from the UK... they're trying to start DAB here with the FM stations, but there are only a few so far, the equipment costs about $500, the range is even less than with analog radio, and... it's the same crappy programming with commercials (a recent study showed that AM and FM radio can average as much as 20 minutes of commericals an hour!)

To the guy from Australia-- there are two companies providing satellite radio to the US (and Canada... sort of...): XM and Sirius. XM started first and has more subscribers (and I'll leave it at that... no debating the two!) There is a company called WorldSpace satellite radio that covers Africa and Asia right now. They have licenses for South America and Mexico, and are planning on going to Europe soon. Pretty much the only places not covered are Russia and Australia. (Map link: http://www.worldspace.com/images/coveragemaps/coveragemap_main.gif)


WorldSpace's music choices are a lot more limited... but they seem to have a proportionately larger selection of news-type channels, perhaps because of the number of countries they serve.

And by the way... XM makes the MyFi-- only slightly larger than an iPod... and probably lighter that the larger iPods... with 5 hours of recording time too. My grandpa's got one and is just waiting for baseball season to start... since none of the AM/FM stations here carry the team from the nearest city!

[mad jew]

It's subscription radio. The radio equivalent of cable tv.
http://www.sirius.com

Thanks. Seriously don't see the point then.

[wdlove]

Currently have no interest. Very happy with the FM station that I listen to during the week. Radio seems to be the last thing that's free. Dislike the idea of pay for TV, so I'm paying the lowest possible fee.

[PlaceofDis]

Currently have no interest. Very happy with the FM station that I listen to during the week. Radio seems to be the last thing that's free. Dislike the idea of pay for TV, so I'm paying the lowest possible fee.

yeah, i dont even listen to radio anymore, and tv, its ridiculous what they charge for cable if you ask me, so i dont watch any tv at all, unless its movies, and i have started to gain a considerable dvd collection, suits my purposes better personally, i have no use for tv anymore, if i want news, i can get it online anyways

[evilernie]

I wanna hear Stern uncut and uncensored. But is it worth the money? Not so sure.

[munkle]

Not interested in paying a fee to listen to the radio, even if it is Satellite Radio - ooohhhh!

My music collection suits me just fine! ;)

[MattG]

Yes.

I'm tired of broadcasting where there's more commercial airtime than there is radio-personality airtime, and I'd like to be able to hear broadcasts uncut and uncensored, the way they were meant to be heard.

My car's head-unit is Sirius compatible, and I'm definitely considering it.

Down with the FCC!

[joepunk]

I don't really have an interest at this time for paying per month (am I right?) for radio stations that I would never listen to in the first place. It's almost like cable; many stations I hardly ever watch and those that I do are a select few of the best.

Being a student of graphic design, I would not be making much money after school to help pay for all these expenses (high-speed internet, rent bills, car bills, shopping, healthcare bills [unless I move to Canada], dental, food, personal expenses, credit card, paper, printer ink, software, Fonts, and now satellite radio fees).

One of my friends (23yrs old and in the Coast Guard with 3 kids and possibly more on the way) has Satellite Radio loves it and tried to explain why it is great. Sorry, not convincing enough for me. I can listen to my favorite radio station (90.3 KEXP) through iTunes thank you very much.

Besides I always like flipping though channels checking out different local stations.

[Eniregnat]

Apple is missing the boat on this one, but this is just my thought.
It doesn’t have to be an iPod, but a third-party product that interfaced with the iPod would be useful. I would guess that the music industry is worried about people recording from satellites, technically stealing from them, but I just don't see Apple adding the feature.

I still think that the iPod should be the center of a digital product line where it is the interface and memory for cameras, camcorders, digital audio recorders, etc... That would make my world so happy.

[nagromme]

Interest, yes.

Interest in PAYING for it, no :)

Also no interest in it making my iPod bulkier.

[rickvanr]

I bought an iPod to listen to the music I want to listen to, not the radio

the only time I listen to the FM radio is for local news

[Jerry Spoon]

I'm going to try Sirius for a year when Stern moves over there. Of course, I've also invested in some of their stock, so I'm hoping that I'm not the only one that gives it a try. ;)

[Lancetx]

I have a Sirius satellite radio in my car and I absolutely love it. The added bulk and reception issues it would have don't make it practical for integrating into an iPod though I don't think. Having said that, I still wouldn't give up either my Sirius car radio or my iPod though, both are great.

[anubis]

I know it's just a few $$ a month, but over time, it does add up.
Perhaps if they had a one time fee for a life time subscription.

They do.

I'm seriously interested in sirius (no pun intended), every time I go into best buy, i play with the display tuners and am amazed at the variety of music offered (as opposed to regular radio stations, who play the same 50 songs over and over).

[vwcruisn]

I know it's just a few $$ a month, but over time, it does add up.
Perhaps if they had a one time fee for a life time subscription.

they do...

http://www.sirius.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Sirius/CachedPage&c=Page&cid=1065475754240


499 for life... its the way to go imo



edit... doh.. i was beated to it

[geoffism]

I'm actually a huge fan of Sirius. And yes, I have a monsterous music collection also. Sirius has more than a couple stations that pipe in whatever genre you want. Something that you are not going to find on a Top 40 chart or Casey Kasem's Long Distance Dedication. I'm more into getting my hands on the music first, underground, and not something that I can buy at any chain music store. And you need to discover it somehow. Sirius is a definite plus on that thought.

NYC is such commecial radio (you would think it was great with all the phenomial bands coming from there), and has a few, very few indie or college stations. But Pop, Rap, and Main Stream Rock rule the roost.

I just moved to Atlanta, and the selection is not much better, but I can say it's a shade better than NYC. But I got Sirius installed in my car, and it beats the hell out of the talk jocks here. Even the Alternitive Rock station talks way too much. I think they just like to hear themselves talk.

If Sirius came to iPods, I would be on in a second.

[pimentoLoaf]

I assume I'll be able to get BBC through one of these things (just like shortwave but without all the popping, fading in-and-out, & etc.)?

Sure, I'd get one.

[Manatee]

I have XM Radio in two of my cars. Both came with it, but now that I'm used to it, I'd add it to another car if I drove it a lot.

I can't stand regular commercial radio anymore. I now listen to three things in the car: NPR, XM, and my iPod.

[daveL]

No. How needs it? We have everything on our iPod and play it through the car stereo. Just what I *don't* need: another subscription.

[chanoc]

Not offered in Alaska. :mad:

[QFace]

In terms of iPod integration, I'm not to interested in satellite radio. Although it would make me aware of new music, satellite just isn't for me. Not being able to choose certain songs would piss me off. That being said, I am very interested in integrating FM radio into my iPod because then I could utilize the TVs in my gym (the sound for the TV is transmitted over an FM frequency).

[verozov]

sounds pretty good but that ends up being over $200 a year + the cost of the player...

not for me...

[Santaduck]

Yet another low-fidelity format? Isn't numbing the consumer to be acclimated to 128kbps compression bad enough?

no thank you.

[Mike Teezie]

Not at all.

I'm much, much too picky about what I listen to.

BTW - from what I understand, it will be an additional fee on top of the regular monthly fee if you want to get Stern's show.

[daveL]

No. Why would I tie myself into a monthly subscription, where the service doesn't even work in all circumstances, when there are a number (ipod?, multi-CD player?) of alternatives. Of course, you have to consider where I live.

[willhclark]

add video to the equation

[feyd_ehway]

they have limitted stations that are without ads, limitted genres, and internet radio is free with more choices.
my answer
(please dont grade)
-feyd

[wdlove]

These services just may find out that people are getting tired of all these subscription services. Once they get you hooked then they look forward to yearly increases.

[Lacero]

Satellite radio won't take off. People will podcast instead. And Howard Stern can take his radio show into the internet space.

[azrussell132]

Actually I AM interested but NOT for what I consider a HIGH monthly fee. There are serveral things that keep me from having it NOW even though I already have a XM ready Alpine stereo. When I can buy ONE device that will allow me to listen to Sat radio ANYWHERE and not have to buy a docking station for EVERY room of the house then I will be ready and willing to invest in it. AND....$13 a month for the REST OF MY LIFE is NOT gonna cut it since TAXPAYERS pay for the satellites up in space that broadcast the stations. 99% of the Satellite use in the U.S. is private corporations (i.e. XM, Sirious etc) and WE the taxpayers foot the bill. If I'm gonna foot the damn bill then the damn monthly subsciption should be...oh I don't know...$2.99...$3.99...a month with also a low lifetime subscription rate like $99 for life??
Here's one reason why this market isn't bigger than it is.....for myself I'll need...the $100 tuner....and 4 docking stations for the whole house plus an antennae for each room plus a docking station for each vehicle and a antennae for each vehicle. Give me a break...only a limited few are gonna fork out that much money the way they currently have their service structured.

When an affordable ($29-$49) device that will allow me to play sat radio in every vehicle or hooked to RCA inputs on ANY stereo in the house or hooked up to the input on my computer sound card plus have a battery so I can walk around and use it like a "walkman" and have it's own internal antennae plus have a low lifetime subscription price comes out...THEN I'LL BUY IT !! I'm not investing my money to listen to it in ONE location only.