[gui-talk] XM Receivers

Mon May 1 20:25:11 CDT 2006

Hi Les,

Well, I hate to disapoint you, but the MYFI radio has the same type of key numbering arrangement.  Actually, I have found it quite easy to get used to and I 
don't bother with the remote.  

The remote works quite well except for some reason you actually have to turn the radio on on the unit itself.  After that, the remote works fine.

Sounds like you got a good deal too!  

We should probably take this off list, but if you have any questions you think I might be able to answer, just drop me a note.  

BTW, the configuration of the buttons on the remote is in the standard keypad configuration so if you prefer that, you're okay.

Don

On Mon, 1 May 2006 21:18:04 -0400, Les Kriegler wrote:

Hi Don,

Well, I looked at the Tao.  The major difference I learned was that there is
not a remote.  Rather, there is a keypad on the receiver.  There are 5
buttons, each representing two numbers.  So, for example, on button 1, the
number 1 is on top, 6 is on the bottom of the button.  I don't like that
layout.  I bought a Delphi receiver that you had.  I was going to purchase
from Circuit City, but the deal I found on-line was too good to pass up.  It
was from BuyeRetailers; I did a google search and got the bundle including
the car and home kit for $98 after the $30 rebate.  Since they are in New
York and I am as well, I got sales tax plus ground shipping, but I still
saved over $55 off what Circuit City was selling this model for.  When you
indicated that the channel buttons were accessible, I had pretty much made
up my mind to go with the Delphi, but when I went to Target, they had the
TAO, so I figured I'd check it out.  And at Target, they sold that baby for
$229.99.  So hopefully, I'm set.  I'll await the receiver and then activate
with XM.  I can live with the home team broadcasts, as long as the games are
on.  It's actually done that way with Direct TV, only the home broadcasts
are on, unless it isn't shown by the home team, then the away broadcasts are
carried.  Since all games are on radio, it makes sense that the home
broadcasts are on, contractual, I'm sure.
Best Regards,

Les 

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Subject: Re: [gui-talk] XM Receivers

Les,

If you get a chance to look at both the MYFI and Tao, I'd be interested to
hear about any significant differences.

Also, you can hear mlb baseball, but the catch is that the broadcast carried
by xm are usually those of the home team which can be kind of annoying.
But, at least you can follow the teams.

Don

On Mon, 1 May 2006 18:40:01 -0400, Les Kriegler wrote:

Hi Don,

Thanks for the quick response.  I'm probably going out tonight and may buy
one.  I'm glad the channels can be keyed in, something I cannot do with the
Sirius receiver/boombox I purchased.  With that one, I set up lots of
presets, but it's still a pain.  Like you, I don't plan to do anything
complex, so this should work.  The rep at XM told me about a Pioneer model,
and she said it was the most expensive of the three they carry.  The Myfy is
in the middle, and the Tao2Go is the least expensive.  I'll probably go with
the one you have.  Thanks again.
Best Regards,

Les 

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Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 6:30 PM
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Subject: Re: [gui-talk] XM Receivers

Hi Les,

My wife and I both have the MYFI radios.  The menus really are not
accessible but some people have had success in using the record/playback
functions.   

Channel numbers can be keyed in directly or you can scroll to them with the
tuning knob although you'd have to count the clicks so if you're going to
change from, say, channel 13 to 164, you're better off just keying in 164 on
the keybad.  

It does come with a small remote which you can also use especially for
keying in channel numbers.  

As for the Tao2-go, Ive never seen one, but heard they are quite similar to
the MYFI.  

The bottom line is that you still can't get artist or title info from the
display, and the menus could be a real challenge, but that could really be
said for any of the xm receivers I know about.

I don't do anything really complex with mine, so it works out well for me.

Don

On Mon, 1 May 2006 17:56:58 -0400, Les Kriegler wrote:

Hi,

I've decided to purchase a portable XM radio and wonder from an
accessibility standpoint if anybody has any recommendations?  The Delphi
Myfi has been recommended for consideration along with a Tao2Go model.  Any
suggestions?
Best Regards,

Les

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