Why XM? Remember, when cable came out they said no ads too. Everyone
switched to cable and now there is hardly any broadcast TV. Now everyone
with cable is stuck paying for ads that make an hour and a half movie three
hours long. Why pay for radio when it's already free?

I have experienced XM in a car, not just some display in a store. In
places with trees it cuts out like a cell phone. A digital station can't
come in unless it's clear. Also, I hear people make fun of the funny
antenna you have to put on the roof. Basically, you're only going to
impress the people that need the newest thing to spend money on.

Basically, I don't see how it can be worthwhile.

Aron

"Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:sd6dnQ5zuveTYxLdRVn-gw@comcast.com...
> Hello:
>
> Am thinking of getting satellite radio XM as a gift for a person
> with a new 2004 Accord LX 6 cyl. Apparently it does not come
> with an XM capable radio (only the leather packages have it) so will
> have to do it the hard way, I guess.
>
> a. Does the "standard" 6 CD radio that came installed with the car have
an
> aux. jack, anywhere, to accept the XM tuner output, or must one use the
> small fm transmitter that
> you can purchase for it ?
>
> b. Hate to have to install the antenna on the exterior of the car.
> The salesman said that it works fine placing it on the dashboard, as the
> glass is so extremely angled, it has a good sky view. Also said it works
if
> you
> place it on the rear inside shelf.
>
> Are both of these statements true ?
> Or, is it "substantially" better on the roof ?
>
> c. Not too sure what else to ask.
>
> Are you folks happy with XM ?
> Works well ?
> Worth it, in your opinion ?
>
> Any caveats, etc. ?
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
>