XM Still Out? Yep.
I've been with XM since early in 2002, shortly after their nationwide debut. I've honestly got to say, I don't know what is going on at this company anymore.
After about 18 hours, many users are still complaining of an outage. This may seem acceptable, but imagine this same length of time if applied to cable or DirecTV/Dish Network.
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XM Satellite Radio suffering Technical Outage
In what one poster at XMFan.com described as karma (making a reference to recent Opie and Anthony fan outcry), XM Satellite Radio appears to be suffering some sort of techinical outage preventing broadcast. XM Radio Online and the DirecTV XM channels are apparently still running, however there are still many channels (talk/news) regularly not available by these services.
Satellite Radio's Goal: Bland.
Fallout from Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction" seems to continue, over three years after the occurrence. Paranoia of outcry about indecent or offensive comments seems to be crippling broadcasters more than ever. In the midst of a potential merger, XM Satellite Radio seems to have mapped a path that will surely damage the industry.
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As an XM Loyalist, I'm trying out Sirius
I'm an XM Radio Loyalist. Forced to take a choice, I'd definitely go with XM Satellite Radio and my morning boys Opie and Anthony. However, I am curious to find out just what Howard Stern can do for Sirius, and the content is pretty competitive. So, I thought I'd pick up a cheap Sirius receiver (via a Gift Card I received from my employer.) If you're interested, I have some semi-objective comparisons from what I've observed so far.Continue reading "As an XM Loyalist, I'm trying out Sirius" »
Satellite Radio adding Video?
According to Engadget, the satellite radio services are considering adding video to their lineups.
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