Anyone planning on getting XM to listen to baseball for the upcoming season? I will be. I was planning on getting one of the units you can use at home or in the car but now am wondering if I'd be better off getting the MyFi so I can listen anytime, anywhere.
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I'm planning to buy a MyFi. I just wish it was maybe 100 dollars cheaper."It may well be that we spectators, who are not divinely gifted as athletes, are the only ones able to truly see, articulate and animate the experience of the gift we are denied. And that those who receive and act out the gift of athletic genius must, perforce, be blind and dumb about it -- and not because blindness and dumbness are the price of the gift, but because they are its essence." - David Foster Wallace
"You'll not find more penny-wise/pound-foolish behavior than in Major League Baseball." - Rob Neyer -
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I'm planning to buy a MyFi. I just wish it was maybe 100 dollars cheaper."It may well be that we spectators, who are not divinely gifted as athletes, are the only ones able to truly see, articulate and animate the experience of the gift we are denied. And that those who receive and act out the gift of athletic genius must, perforce, be blind and dumb about it -- and not because blindness and dumbness are the price of the gift, but because they are its essence." - David Foster Wallace
"You'll not find more penny-wise/pound-foolish behavior than in Major League Baseball." - Rob NeyerComment
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No way in hell I'll be getting the MyFi, way too expensive.
I might shell out the $100 and get XM for my car, though.Comment
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No way in hell I'll be getting the MyFi, way too expensive.
I might shell out the $100 and get XM for my car, though.Comment
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I have a friend at Best Buy who would get it for me, so I'm not as worried about price. Not sure how much he gets the MyFi for but he gets the SkyFi 2 for $60...which is more than 50% off so I'm hoping he'll be able to save me at least 50% off the MyFi.
My only concern now is I've been reading reviews of the MyFi. While they're ok sounds like it could still use some work.Comment
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I have a friend at Best Buy who would get it for me, so I'm not as worried about price. Not sure how much he gets the MyFi for but he gets the SkyFi 2 for $60...which is more than 50% off so I'm hoping he'll be able to save me at least 50% off the MyFi.
My only concern now is I've been reading reviews of the MyFi. While they're ok sounds like it could still use some work.Comment
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I dont see why ANYONE would pay for radio. You can pretty much pick up any team you want to hear on the AM band.Comment
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I dont see why ANYONE would pay for radio. You can pretty much pick up any team you want to hear on the AM band.Comment
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Service.Originally posted by crackerjack
People aren't paying for radio. They are paying for the service being provided by the satellite radio provider.
That's why people pay money to get cable. Why would anyone pay for tv they can get for free?"It may well be that we spectators, who are not divinely gifted as athletes, are the only ones able to truly see, articulate and animate the experience of the gift we are denied. And that those who receive and act out the gift of athletic genius must, perforce, be blind and dumb about it -- and not because blindness and dumbness are the price of the gift, but because they are its essence." - David Foster Wallace
"You'll not find more penny-wise/pound-foolish behavior than in Major League Baseball." - Rob NeyerComment
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Service.Originally posted by crackerjack
People aren't paying for radio. They are paying for the service being provided by the satellite radio provider.
That's why people pay money to get cable. Why would anyone pay for tv they can get for free?"It may well be that we spectators, who are not divinely gifted as athletes, are the only ones able to truly see, articulate and animate the experience of the gift we are denied. And that those who receive and act out the gift of athletic genius must, perforce, be blind and dumb about it -- and not because blindness and dumbness are the price of the gift, but because they are its essence." - David Foster Wallace
"You'll not find more penny-wise/pound-foolish behavior than in Major League Baseball." - Rob NeyerComment
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Huh? I work in radio and know all about how radio works. Can WGN be picked up here in Dallas...about 900 miles away from Chicago? Maybe on a perfect night. I've been here over a year and only picked up WGN once for a few minutes. I think I'd rather pay $10 a month to know I can catch Cubs whenever I want than hope that I can get the signal--which just won't happen.Originally posted by crackerjack
Once upon a time people didn't pay for TV and didn't know why people paid for cable when it was introduced. Satellite radio is experiencing the same thing right now. People pay for the 'premium' that they can't get with their current service--whether it's cable TV or satellite radio.
Does your family pay for cable TV? I ask you the same question then...why do you pay for cable TV when you can get network TV free?Comment
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Huh? I work in radio and know all about how radio works. Can WGN be picked up here in Dallas...about 900 miles away from Chicago? Maybe on a perfect night. I've been here over a year and only picked up WGN once for a few minutes. I think I'd rather pay $10 a month to know I can catch Cubs whenever I want than hope that I can get the signal--which just won't happen.Originally posted by crackerjack
Once upon a time people didn't pay for TV and didn't know why people paid for cable when it was introduced. Satellite radio is experiencing the same thing right now. People pay for the 'premium' that they can't get with their current service--whether it's cable TV or satellite radio.
Does your family pay for cable TV? I ask you the same question then...why do you pay for cable TV when you can get network TV free?Comment
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I have absolutely loved my XM radio. I've had it for over a year now with no problems. They have continually added new content, and most of the new stuff they have added has been free. Baseball this year is a big bonus for me. They also added Big 10 and ACC basketball and football games for no extra charge last year. Best thing I've ever bought. I got one for my parents and they are hooked as well. The only thing it doesn't have is NPR, but I find it has been a great value.Comment
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I have absolutely loved my XM radio. I've had it for over a year now with no problems. They have continually added new content, and most of the new stuff they have added has been free. Baseball this year is a big bonus for me. They also added Big 10 and ACC basketball and football games for no extra charge last year. Best thing I've ever bought. I got one for my parents and they are hooked as well. The only thing it doesn't have is NPR, but I find it has been a great value.Comment
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