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Also depending on the model you can transfer your own MP3 songs to the unit.What I didn't like: The portable radios where extremely expensive and low tech compared to an iTouch, or Slacker personal radio. However you didn't need a separate receiver to make this happen it runs off wifi. Then bought the Samsung Helix which was more small and compact with more features however lost the tuner cartridge which you needed to get satellite radio and it was just too many pieces to have and lose to make it work. Then my final purchase was the Delphi SkiFi radio. And a selection of 100's of radio stations to choose from. And for paying over $150 and having it less then a year I had enough.This then brought me to the store to shop for a new xm or Sirius radio. I then was introduced to Slacker radio G2.What I like: Is that you had streaming music just like satellite radio. I had two other Windows based computers.
that was not possible with an Apple computer. It was complete junk. I have owned several models through the years starting Pioneer XM2Go original model which was good. Read on for more detail:I first started with satellite radio xm to be exact.
And you get all this for a quarterly fee of under $40. Sat on the phone for 1 hour for tech support and was still on hold. Tried updating the software and it did not take. This was all for free and if you wanted to pay extra you can store songs to and create play lists.What I didn't like: Of course I wanted it all so I bought the premium plus subscription.
Summary: Xm & Sirius great but personal portable radio models are way too expensive for the technology you get. iTouch has all the same options but you need wifi to do any internet functions. What I didn't know was that the G2 was not compatible with Apple computers so if wanted to download my MP3, create playlist, etc. I tried contacting the tech support however you can only do it via e-mail or chat which is only available during the weekdays. That's o.k. I feel the concept of this is good however it's so new and there problems have not been worked out yet and they do not have adequate support.
So in addition to streaming radio you can get other applications like facebook, podcasts, games, etc. If you are reading this DO NOT BUY THIS. What I like: unlike an iPod you can unlimited streaming music. All you had to do was type in an artist you liked for example Madonna and it would add similar artists you might like such as Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilar, Pink, etc. iPhone/iTouch I am the happiest. However the firmware that you need with from Slacker would not download on either one of those computers. It constantly froze up worked 25% of the time. I was at my friend's house and saw her iTouch and for what she paid was close to the Slacker but more function in addition to radio.So I returned my Slacker G2 because it did not do what it said it was to do and exchanged it for an iPhone.What I like: It does everything and anytime anywhere no additional gizmos needed.
It's virtually a personal computer in the palm of your hand.What I didn't like: I can still use Slacker streaming radio however you can't save or store songs you have to purchase them from iTunes then make a playlist. Slacker G2 good concept but too new with inadequate support and bugs not worked out. I paid close to $180 and for that I should get the service I deserve. And trying to solve a problem that way can be quite frustrating. And what was cool was you can make customized radio stations. There are so many to choose from, some of them are free, some of the are not. it has 15 hours stored of music for you to listen to. And what was really great was based on what model of handheld you have you could store your favorite songs and make playlists right from the unit.
I just bought the iPhone because I needed a new phone too. And the reception was horrible in the vehicle. So if you have a wifi connection your good to go and if you didn't have a connection if you where traveling etc. Keep this in mind the difference between the iPhone and iTouch is that the phone of course is a phone but you can get internet wherever you can get phone service and phone plans have a fee. And battery life isn't the longest but what do you expect with all you get.
I love the music on XM, but the Skyfi3 is awful. It constantly gets frozen, and you have to "reboot" it all the time. I have stopped recording and downloading music because I have lost the memory twice. I will also store my favorite channels, and then for some unknown reason, the channels are erased along with the frequency channel I had previously set.
Without a reset button or removable battery, you must wait for the battery to die before you can get it to work again. It did work with the hard antenna connection but, this is impractical for home stereo units or with other vehicles.
The SkyFi3 was my gamble and it did not pay off. After 3 years of enjoying Delphi's MyFi, I had to replace it.
Exactly as reported by other reviewers. The reviews were mixed but, I chose to try this model.
Within the first hour after activation, I realized that the FM transmitter did not work then it locked up. The following morning it locked up again after just a few minutes of use.
Don't waste your time or $$ on this unit.
It has some great features, like replay and replay record. And I like the fact that they increased the menu complexity in order to get rid of all the buttons the MyFi had. I've only had it for a month, but I really like it. I got this to replace my MyFi which failed recently (won't charge) after a little over two years. AND (I don't know about you, but I am glad) that it automatically reduces the volume to mid level when you cycle the power. I don't find it to be cheaply made.
It weighs less than half of the old MyFi (keeps my shorts fro sagging, while I cut the lawn).
The ability to rotate the display is excellent.
I don't notice it in the house or car (over speakers); but with earbuds, I think both the separation and dynamic range are lower.
I have to have one that records, since I like to listen while biking and hiking, and the standalone reception isn't very good when moving around.
Only 5 stars because I'm not sure but I don't think the sound is quite as good as the MyFi.
It records three different ways (single song, channel, or scheduled) and has nice features to allow you to find, organize the recorded songs.
Even creating playlists, and saving songs, so they don't delete when your record more.
Does have a nice EQ, with 8 or so presets.
I used to blast my ears regularly, with my MyFi.
Ordered two, one for the wife, one for myself. UPS is sceduled to deliver tomorrow. After reading these reviews I think I'll return them unopened.
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