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MNB: Sorry about misreading your post. To be honest, it was a lot of words and I skimmed it and posted my reply.
I don't argue that the satellite companies may be in dire straits, finacially. It really isn't my problem as a consumer (not invester). It all depends on what you want to get out of it. Case in point: Recently my wife and I flew to NYC and saw Spamalot on Broadway. Tickets cost about the same as my XM set up. If XM goes under t'morrow, I may be out a few invested $$, but I am satisfied with what I got out of it.
Also, the unit I purchased was a Pioneer that can fit in the palm of my hand. It broadcasts directly through my radio and will likewise broadcast through any other radio whether it is installed in a car or a boombox, so I am not out any money nor do I need replace my car stereo. Likewise, the models in the store ads are similar to all other radios -- they offer cd players, etc. The difference is that they are also either XM or sirius compatible -- thus you don't need the hand held unit I have. The reason I bought the model I did was that I can take it from the car and bring it in the house, or go for a walk and use headphones. Also should XM go under t'morrow, I could subscribe via satellite tv or EXPN to get baseball broadcasts; however, I would lose the enjoyment of the drive while listening to the game, or taking the wife to pick up taco bell (don't ask me, it's her favorite).
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