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1. Does this mean that you can not get Sirius when you are outdoors, since there is no satellite feed? by DaveW
   
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   Originally Posted by DaveW Does this mean that you can not get Sirius when you are outdoors, since there is no satellite feed?

   
   How great would it be if it received signal from the satellite and/or internet signal. There wouldn't be too many places where you couldn't pick up a signal. by surftone
   
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   Originally Posted by DaveW Does this mean that you can not get Sirius when you are outdoors, since there is no satellite feed?

   Depending on how they do it you may be able to get the signal. They can send the signal through satellites or cell phone towers. by pa3329
   
4. That may very well be the way to go. It would be the ideal way to get around the indoor issue. If Sirius pulled that off, I know I would be the first to get it. by unoriginal
   
5. If it is or if it ins't the new portable radio, it still a nice looking unit! by WolfViper
   
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   Originally Posted by unoriginal That may very well be the way to go. It would be the ideal way to get around the indoor issue. If Sirius pulled that off, I know I would be the first to get it.

   And I would not be too far behind you... by DaveW
   
7. This might go over well in colleges- most have campus wide, wireless broadband. by badmotherfarker
   
8. I am sure folks have heard this before from me but I will say it again. These gadgets are nice if you have extra cash and are a audiophile.
   
   But if Sirius wants to put their service over the top, they need to appeal to the masses. S50 was close but the world likes live content. Americans are instant gratification consumers. The unit that works the closest to the radio "walkman" is going to sell.
   
   Just look at the XM stuff. They may not all be great radios but their portables are popular. by SiriusBugEater
   
9. First I would have loved to see and iPod/Sirius unit. Hear a song you like, hit the select botton, next time you connect, it connects to iTunes Music Store and downloads the song automatically.
   
   this unit is not designed to go outside. If I am using it in my car, how am I getting signal? So much for open sky equals content. If I am driving cross country, where is the wi-fi networks in the middle of Texas? or even in parts of Jersey?Great looking unit, put you need to be able to pick up the signal other then the internet or wifi. by cfitz
   
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    Originally Posted by cfitz First I would have loved to see and iPod/Sirius unit. Hear a song you like, hit the select botton, next time you connect, it connects to iTunes Music Store and downloads the song automatically. this unit is not designed to go outside. If I am using it in my car, how am I getting signal? So much for open sky equals content. If I am driving cross country, where is the wi-fi networks in the middle of Texas? or even in parts of Jersey?Great looking unit, put you need to be able to pick up the signal other then the internet or wifi.

    I'm thinking this will be in ADDITION TO the new live portable. by badmotherfarker
    
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    Originally Posted by badmotherfarker I'm thinking this will be in ADDITION TO the new live portable.

    According to this article, this IS the new portable. Then again, the media is never wrong, right?
    
    http://www.forbes.com/2006/06/02/sir...rtner=yahootix by loadfet17
    
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    Originally Posted by loadfet17 According to this article, this IS the new portable. Then again, the media is never wrong, right? http://www.forbes.com/2006/06/02/sir...rtner=yahootix

    
    No way.... if Sirius pulls something like that, bullshit. by badmotherfarker
    
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    Originally Posted by badmotherfarker No way.... if Sirius pulls something like that, bullshit.

    If it is true the only thing that is bullshit is the lack of battery time and the true satellite coverage. If you read the article (not saying you didn't) it says the streaming is in addition to live reception 'on the go'. by pa3329
    
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    Originally Posted by pa3329 If it is true the only thing that is bullshit is the lack of battery time and the true satellite coverage. If you read the article (not saying you didn't) it says the streaming is in addition to live reception 'on the go'.

    Ah, if that's the case... cool! (Actually, no I didn't read it. I loathe Jacoby). by badmotherfarker
    
15. The problem with that is going to be subscribers who live way out in the country. Heck, my *cell phone* doesn't work within 5 miles of my house, let alone wireless internet. We only got DSL service last year. by guernica
    
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    Originally Posted by guernica The problem with that is going to be subscribers who live way out in the country. Heck, my *cell phone* doesn't work within 5 miles of my house, let alone wireless internet. We only got DSL service last year.

    Oh come on... like you yokels can afford Sirius anyway.
    
    
    /I keed!!! by badmotherfarker
    
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    Originally Posted by guernica The problem with that is going to be subscribers who live way out in the country. Heck, my *cell phone* doesn't work within 5 miles of my house, let alone wireless internet. We only got DSL service last year.

    Consider yourself lucky, mine doesn't work anywhere near my house! by pa3329
    
18. One other big perk with this device could be air travel. I see Jet Blue is now providing in flight Wi-Fi and it will probably become standard on all flights here soon. by badmotherfarker
    
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    Originally Posted by badmotherfarker One other big perk with this device could be air travel. I see Jet Blue is now providing in flight Wi-Fi and it will probably become standard on all flights here soon.

    I can see the inflight wi-fi can be a costly feature. I can't imagine them giving that away for free. How does that even work once the plane is in flight. Must use simular system like the phones they use which is costly. by waverider969
    
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    Originally Posted by waverider969 I can see the inflight wi-fi can be a costly feature. I can't imagine them giving that away for free. How does that even work once the plane is in flight. Must use simular system like the phones they use which is costly.

    Considering they're charging for blankets and pillows these days... yea, can't imagine it being free. by badmotherfarker
    
21. could a sat/terr/wi-fi car antenna be a possibility in the near future? by dogfan20
    
22. This was reported on Satellite Standard this morning:
    
    
    What to expect from the device commonly referred to as the SW100 or the Bellagio.
    1. Expect a form factor similar to the S50 in terms of size.
    
    2. Expect the unit to be equipped with an "internal" live antenna.
    
    3. Expect the unit to be equipped with a headphone antenna.
    
    4. Expect (similar to what Zing displayed) the unit to have WI-FI capability. by badmotherfarker
    
23. Its all pure speculation, until Sirius releases some details. by sportboy
    
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    Originally Posted by waverider969 I can see the inflight wi-fi can be a costly feature. I can't imagine them giving that away for free. How does that even work once the plane is in flight. Must use simular system like the phones they use which is costly.

    http://www.connexionbyboeing.com/
    
    I've used it and it rocks! by ProperModulation