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Old 01-14-2007, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Snoopy
If you were joking....you're closer to the truth than you realize.

According to the analysts, the 2 providers use different technologies and are not compatible. So the service itself probably would not become the same or one would not be eliminated. The thought regarding this (merging has been a rumor for a long time...both companies are losing "gobs" of money) is that one will buy the other and keep the separate services (anyone see a monopoly here) and maybe separate identities or optional levels...XM1 or XM2 (Sirrius), for example. And then diversify the programming so there is little duplication and each would have its own identity.
The FCC has hinted that it would not approve such a merger, using the same reasoning why they declined the merger between Dish and DirectTV.
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Old 01-14-2007, 07:56 PM
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The FFC. Why they always gotta rain on everyone's parade. I feel like going on the radio and saying f*** now.
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Old 01-16-2007, 02:44 PM
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I'd rather they not merge. If Sirius gets control of the XM programming, I'll be cancelling my subs.
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Old 01-16-2007, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Black Rose
I'd rather they not merge. If Sirius gets control of the XM programming, I'll be cancelling my subs.
Just offhand ,for discusion,why do you dislike Sirius?
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Old 01-16-2007, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by tsaints1115
Just offhand ,for discusion,why do you dislike Sirius?
IMHO, XM has a deeper playlist and better music offering (to me) than Sirius. Also, NHL Home Ice.

There are a couple of channels on Sirius that I would like, but not enough to get a sub to Sirius.
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Old 01-16-2007, 08:03 PM
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I prefer xm too. Love having hockey and baseball!!

I think overall they offer very similar styles of music choices. For me it really came down to the sports and the xm 2go. I love being able to listen to it even when I'm walking. sirius may have something like that too but that what got my attention for xm.

That being said this is probably best discussed in its own thread, bet there is already a thread too!
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Old 01-16-2007, 08:04 PM
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I totally understand. I`m partial to Sirius for the same reasons.
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Old 02-01-2007, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jerij
Get outa here! The best $13 bucks I spend each month.
I've got the Stiletto 100 and a lifetime subscription. Love it!

I've also got an XM sub, but I listen to Sirius more than twice as much as XM.
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Old 09-06-2007, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by jerij
I split the antenna to keep the XM intact. When I sell the car all I have to do is remove my Starmate and the XM preview still works. jerij
OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DONT SELL IT, WE ALL LOVE OUR BELOVED HHR'S.
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Old 09-06-2007, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by itschaboykenny
OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DONT SELL IT, WE ALL LOVE OUR BELOVED HHR'S.
Shout it loud.
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