On Thu, 29 Apr 2004 14:37:08 GMT, "Aron" <drenkav1912@earthlink.ten>
wrote:

> 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?

Why? How about variety? Choice?

> 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.

I think that is much too highly subjective to state as a general rule.