XM introduces hand held radio

[Chris Blount]

http://media.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/images/I796-2004Oct26
XM Satellite Radio and radio manufacturer Delphi yesterday introduced the Delphi XM MyFi, a portable, handheld satellite radio receiver the companies hope will lure more consumers to a medium currently limited to car and home units.

Along with giving its subscribers the convenience of a traditional transistor radio, the MyFi also offers a five-hour recording capacity to let listeners download favorite programs and songs.

MORE (http://www.xmradio.com/myfi/index.jsp)

[ibglowin]

Way cool! I knew it wouldn't be long before they would figure out a way to make an XM Walkman. Just in time for Xmas! :grin:

[IndyMichael]

Nice, but a bit pricey at $349. Are they still coming out with a battery pack for the Roady2?

[formerxtian]

Have a look at this [very] hi-res photo (.zip file)
http://www.xmradio.com/servlet/PhotoDetailServlet?pid=16096

[Jacob S]

The price will need to drop a bit before I even consider getting one of these. I think many would end up buying a product like this that may not have considered buying one before. For the price of a cd you can get a month's worth of music. A lot better bang for the buck. One could even take it in the car wherever you go or put it in your house.

[Steve Mehs]

It will, eventually. Look at SkyFi. When I bought it last year it was $130 MSRP, and now it can be had for ~$85. The MyFi looks like a very nice unit, pricy, but all things considered I don't think it's overpriced, just more then I’d want to spend on a XM receiver.

[reddice]

If they came out with a version that was just the mifi and charger it would be cheaper. I don't care about the kits.

[Robert Wood]

If they came out with a version that was just the mifi and charger it would be cheaper. I don't care about the kits.

Agreed

[STL FAN]

Stupid very dumb quick question....
If I were on an airplane, do you think I could pick up the signal, any signal throuogout the flight? Would the airline allow it? May sound stupid, but as a traveler, this would be a very good way to get me.

[cnsf]

With the recording capacity, will it have Pause and Replay? Seems like that would be a natural fit with the recording....

[Steve Mehs]

Anyone else see the nice nearly full page ad for the MyFi in today’s Circuit City Holiday Catalog/Circular? Nice job by CC, hopefully they continue to push this and other satellite radio receivers throughout this holiday shopping season.

[cnsf]

If only it weren't so expensive. It would be nice to have a cheaper option when you're also dishing out monthly $$$.