Satellite radio

The title of my reviews says it all. Even though the XM2GO was released years ago, and two generations of satellite radios have been released since, being the Inno and the XMP3, the XM2GO is still a great radio to buy used if you don’t want to buy a new one. And even if purchased new it a great value because of all of the features that are included in the radio. Now it doesn’t have a color screen, and some times the portable reception is spotty. It doesn’t record individual songs per say, but rather block of recording time, that you can either schedule or turn on and off when ever you want them too.

One aspect of the XM2GO being an older model is the really strong FM modulator which is included in the receiver. Even though I live in the LA area the FM modulator still gives me pretty good clarity which you cannot get with a newer radio out of the box, like the XM2GO comes.

Pros -
Tune select
Portable
You can set a recording schedule
Display is easy to read
Very durable plastic body, can take plenty of hard falls
Scrolling scores and stocks
Strong FM Modulator
Replacement parts are fairly easy to find on Amazon.com and ebay
Comes with a nice remote control
Car kit really locks the XM2GO in tight, no falling out while driving
Save up to 30 presets

Cons –
No color screen
You can only see one station at a time, unlike the Xpress R or RC
Does not record individual songs, like the Inno or XMP3
Battery life is suspect
Controls are laid out sorta clumsy, including the side dial to change channels

I bought this particular receiver because I wanted value and a full service XM Radio. I spent more than half the cost of even a used XMP3 for this XM2GO, and it does a good job for me. Plus I don’t have to feel so bad about dropping it.

Feature

• Illuminated six-line LCD shows station, category, and artist information
• Built-in wireless FM transmitter turns any FM receiver into an XM radio
• Rechargeable battery provides five hours of use
• Delivers more than 150 high-quality, XM satellite radio stations
• Receiver measures 2.8 x 4.5 x 1.2 inches (W x H x D)

Overview

The Delphi MyFi, the first personal, portable XM2GO satellite radio that delivers XM’s Ultimate PlayList™ anytime, anywhere – at home, at work, in the car and now, on the go. The hand-held MyFi gives users the personal freedom to enjoy XM Radio’s Ultimate PlayList of more than 130 digital XM channels in two ways: a “live” listening mode and a time-shifting “memory” mode. The MyFi’s live mode enables users to listen live to all of XM’s 68 commercial-free music channels, plus premier news, sports, talk, traffic and weather channels. MyFi’s memory mode – called “My XM” — allows users to store five hours or more of XM’s outstanding content with the press of a button, even when the unit is not in use. The MyFi makes it possible to enjoy XM Satellite Radio anywhere, anytime, effortlessly. Large, illuminated six-line LCD display. Up to 30 channel presets. Built-in alarm clock.

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