Can satellite radio survive?

The cost for this radio is a bit too much. Plus you need to buy a thingie to put in your car which cost a bunch. That makes the barrier of entry pretty high for most people and they won''t bother. The cost for normal radio is zero since every car has it. Cost is a big factor because everyone is used to pay zero cents to have access to radio. Very difficult to change people behavior, especially on something that was free before. Let''s say i want to try that xm radio, i still need to buy the thingie for a couple of $$$ wich is far too much. If i don''t like it, im screwed with the thing. Just there i won''t bother since radio is not that important to me anyway.

The cost for this radio is a bit too much. Plus you need to buy a thingie to put in your car which cost a bunch. That makes the barrier of entry pretty high for most people and they won''t bother. The cost for normal radio is zero since every car has it. Cost is a big factor because everyone is used to pay zero cents to have access to radio. Very difficult to change people behavior, especially on something that was free before. Let''s say i want to try that xm radio, i still need to buy the thingie for a couple of $$$ wich is far too much. If i don''t like it, im screwed with the thing. Just there i won''t bother since radio is not that important to me anyway.

unlike television it is easier to connect to a radio station. It is not that expensive more advertisers still supporting radio stations. It has two purpose for entertainment (fm) ad for information/ surveillance (AM) .radio plays an important role to distribute messages through technological devices. It become part of our history and still now it persists as a mass medium.

unlike television it is easier to connect to a radio station. It is not that expensive more advertisers still supporting radio stations. It has two purpose for entertainment (fm) ad for information/ surveillance (AM) .radio plays an important role to distribute messages through technological devices. It become part of our history and still now it persists as a mass medium.

Yes, but when they do go bankrupt some happy soul will buy them or they will simply declare bankruptcy. Then all problems are solved?!?

Yes, but when they do go bankrupt some happy soul will buy them or they will simply declare bankruptcy. Then all problems are solved?!?

You people posting comments don't seem to have any concept of the actual financial condition of Sirius and XM. These companies have yet to break even. They are losing money hand over fist. Last year, both companies lost 600-700 million dollars. Howard Stern will have to draw 2.4 million new subscribers just for Sirius to break even on him. That hasn't happened and probably won't. Some consumers may love the product, but it won't last if the companies go bankrupt.

You people posting comments don't seem to have any concept of the actual financial condition of Sirius and XM. These companies have yet to break even. They are losing money hand over fist. Last year, both companies lost 600-700 million dollars. Howard Stern will have to draw 2.4 million new subscribers just for Sirius to break even on him. That hasn't happened and probably won't. Some consumers may love the product, but it won't last if the companies go bankrupt.

sirius has a BBC station and i believe their programming is superior to xm. but xm has superior hardware - makes sirius radios look like kids toys. mr. stern will bring millions of new listeners to sirius next year - me being one 3 months early! if i couldn't listen to howard in the morning i'd go postal - i think many feel as i do - that the fcc has ruined the terrestrial airwaves, it all sounds the same and i'm sick of it. 12 bux a month is in the noise when you consider my energy bill will be 50% higher next month. rock on sirius! i'm a believer...

sirius has a BBC station and i believe their programming is superior to xm. but xm has superior hardware - makes sirius radios look like kids toys. mr. stern will bring millions of new listeners to sirius next year - me being one 3 months early! if i couldn't listen to howard in the morning i'd go postal - i think many feel as i do - that the fcc has ruined the terrestrial airwaves, it all sounds the same and i'm sick of it. 12 bux a month is in the noise when you consider my energy bill will be 50% higher next month. rock on sirius! i'm a believer...

I actually think satellite radio wouldn't work in Europe. The radio markets in the US and Europe are very different. Europe is divided by national divides (but inside the individual countries you have several nation-wide radio stations to choose from), and also has something the US hasn't got: High-quality public radio like the BBC. Third, in Europe the radio host can say pretty much what they want without having the FCC taking them off the air.

I actually think satellite radio wouldn't work in Europe. The radio markets in the US and Europe are very different. Europe is divided by national divides (but inside the individual countries you have several nation-wide radio stations to choose from), and also has something the US hasn't got: High-quality public radio like the BBC. Third, in Europe the radio host can say pretty much what they want without having the FCC taking them off the air.

Love satellite radio

Love satellite radio

Love satellite radio

but europeans don't drive as much as americans so the portable in-car receiver might not work as well as it does for sirius and xm in the U.S.

but europeans don't drive as much as americans so the portable in-car receiver might not work as well as it does for sirius and xm in the U.S.

but europeans don't drive as much as americans so the portable in-car receiver might not work as well as it does for sirius and xm in the U.S.

of course, it could.

of course, it could.

of course, it could.

Would Satellite radio work in europe?

Would Satellite radio work in europe?

Would Satellite radio work in europe?

The bottom line is, satellite radio is outstanding. I've been an XM subscriber for over two years and I just love it. And yes, I'm willing to pay for radio; in this case. It's a completely different model than MP3 players and PodCasting, and I think there is certainly room for it in the overall entertainment market. As Susan (2/11/05) pointed out, it doesn't make you work. Just turn it on and enjoy. And you can instantly change music genres, pick up some news or listen to comedy. It's great for traveling. But I also enjoy it in my office. The crummy broadcast radio market is now completely irrelevant as far as I'm concerned. Yes, satellite radio can survive. Rock On Satellite!

The bottom line is, satellite radio is outstanding. I've been an XM subscriber for over two years and I just love it. And yes, I'm willing to pay for radio; in this case. It's a completely different model than MP3 players and PodCasting, and I think there is certainly room for it in the overall entertainment market. As Susan (2/11/05) pointed out, it doesn't make you work. Just turn it on and enjoy. And you can instantly change music genres, pick up some news or listen to comedy. It's great for traveling. But I also enjoy it in my office. The crummy broadcast radio market is now completely irrelevant as far as I'm concerned. Yes, satellite radio can survive. Rock On Satellite!

The bottom line is, satellite radio is outstanding. I've been an XM subscriber for over two years and I just love it. And yes, I'm willing to pay for radio; in this case. It's a completely different model than MP3 players and PodCasting, and I think there is certainly room for it in the overall entertainment market. As Susan (2/11/05) pointed out, it doesn't make you work. Just turn it on and enjoy. And you can instantly change music genres, pick up some news or listen to comedy. It's great for traveling. But I also enjoy it in my office. The crummy broadcast radio market is now completely irrelevant as far as I'm concerned. Yes, satellite radio can survive. Rock On Satellite!

The bottom line is, satellite radio is outstanding. I've been an XM subscriber for over two years and I just love it. And yes, I'm willing to pay for radio; in this case. It's a completely different model than MP3 players and PodCasting, and I think there is certainly room for it in the overall entertainment market. As Susan (2/11/05) pointed out, it doesn't make you work. Just turn it on and enjoy. And you can instantly change music genres, pick up some news or listen to comedy. It's great for traveling. But I also enjoy it in my office. The crummy broadcast radio market is now completely irrelevant as far as I'm concerned. Yes, satellite radio can survive. Rock On Satellite!

After a stint working in the Boston area, I returned to Central Florida and a 160 mi. per day drive to work. Local radio just sucked soooo bad, particularly after the bunch of good stations in Boston, that I had XM within a month. I paid for the two year subscription and have loved it ever since. Just bought my fiance a MyFi for Christmas and now she is hooked. The programming is unmatched. Personal favorites: Bluesville, CSpan, Top Tracks and of course, Nascar!

After a stint working in the Boston area, I returned to Central Florida and a 160 mi. per day drive to work. Local radio just sucked soooo bad, particularly after the bunch of good stations in Boston, that I had XM within a month. I paid for the two year subscription and have loved it ever since. Just bought my fiance a MyFi for Christmas and now she is hooked. The programming is unmatched. Personal favorites: Bluesville, CSpan, Top Tracks and of course, Nascar!

I wouldn't pay a dime for cable or sat TV, but after getting XM for three months for free after buying a new Honda, I was hooked. I'd decided within a couple weeks that XM would stay. I never listen to FM in my car anymore. And no, Howard Stern is not the answer for Sirius. They've overpaid for his services and he won't draw enough people to Sirius to generate a good return on their investment.

I wouldn't pay a dime for cable or sat TV, but after getting XM for three months for free after buying a new Honda, I was hooked. I'd decided within a couple weeks that XM would stay. I never listen to FM in my car anymore. And no, Howard Stern is not the answer for Sirius. They've overpaid for his services and he won't draw enough people to Sirius to generate a good return on their investment.

I'm considering getting an MP3 player and XM/Sirius. But generally I have to hear something on the radio first prior to buying/downloading the music. I can't say I don't know much about the sat radio financial future, but I can say for the most part I HATE MY LOCAL FM STATIONS!!! Unless they radically change their programming, I question whether they can survive.

I'm considering getting an MP3 player and XM/Sirius. But generally I have to hear something on the radio first prior to buying/downloading the music. I can't say I don't know much about the sat radio financial future, but I can say for the most part I HATE MY LOCAL FM STATIONS!!! Unless they radically change their programming, I question whether they can survive.

I got Sirius two years ago and switched to XM last September when I wrecked my car. I enjoy the music I just cant get on my local radio stations; so much that I seldom listen to them any more. It would be like going back to local TV after having cable. XM's new portable unit looks interesting, but I'll wait till someone combines it with an mp3.

I got Sirius two years ago and switched to XM last September when I wrecked my car. I enjoy the music I just cant get on my local radio stations; so much that I seldom listen to them any more. It would be like going back to local TV after having cable. XM's new portable unit looks interesting, but I'll wait till someone combines it with an mp3.

Just got it in my new Chevy truck and it is fantastic. Huge selection of content/shows, clear as a bell and easy to use. This is a home run and here to stay! Try it and you will love it!

Just got it in my new Chevy truck and it is fantastic. Huge selection of content/shows, clear as a bell and easy to use. This is a home run and here to stay! Try it and you will love it!

Satellite Radio is here to stay. No commercials and better variety make it worth every penny! Considering it's the fastest growing technology EVER. Kind of a silly question really ~

Satellite Radio is here to stay. No commercials and better variety make it worth every penny! Considering it's the fastest growing technology EVER. Kind of a silly question really ~

I have had XM radio for only 1 month, but I have it on always, and would not be without it. It is iPod that I do not understand.

I have had XM radio for only 1 month, but I have it on always, and would not be without it. It is iPod that I do not understand.

But you know what the really great thing about satellite radio is? It doesn't make you work. It's radio. You turn it on in your car--you listen to great music and talk shows--you don't have to think about what you're going to download or where it is after you download it--and you come up on wonderful unexpected things that you love and wouldn't have known about.

But you know what the really great thing about satellite radio is? It doesn't make you work. It's radio. You turn it on in your car--you listen to great music and talk shows--you don't have to think about what you're going to download or where it is after you download it--and you come up on wonderful unexpected things that you love and wouldn't have known about.