Great Deal Pioneer Inno XM2go Portable Satellite Radio/MP3 Player (Pink)
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Price on Mar 08, 2010 21:40:30 : $299.99
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Pioneer Inno XM2go Portable Satellite Radio/MP3 Player (Pink) Overviews
Pioneer Inno is the next-generation portable XM2go satellite radio receiver that plays live satellite radio "on the go" and both MP3 and WMA music files, heralding a major milestone in portable audio. The Pioneer Inno offers the long-awaited combination of MP3 and live XM Satellite Radio reception in a sleek, handheld device. The wearable radio delivers XM's 160 digital radio channels of commercial-free music and premier sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming live and nationwide. A particularly innovative feature of the Inno allows the user to "bookmark" songs heard on XM, connect the Inno to a personal computer, and instantly purchase the songs from the XM + Napster online service.In addition to the XM + Napster feature of the Inno, it has a full-color 180 X 180 pixels TFT display and a user-friendly interface for saving and deleting content. Users can build personal playlists using a mix of XM content and tracks from their own digital music collection. The Inno has a memory buffer to make it easy to store an entire track heard in XM, even if the user starts storing it in the middle of a song.Inno also has a built-in, wireless FM transmitter that beams XM to any car stereo radio. It offers a personal stock ticker and sport ticker, a category list for saving and playing favorite channels, and the popular TuneSelect feature, which tells the listener a favorite artist or song whenever it is played on any XM channel. Inno comes with headphones and all of the accessories needed for portable and home use.Pioneer Inno XM2go Portable Satellite Radio/MP3 Player (Pink) Specifications
Amazon.com Review The original lineup of XM2Go products (the MyFi, Tao, and Airware) were the first attempt from either XM or Sirius at providing a truly portable satellite radio receiver. As first-generation products, they offered such tantalizing features as a built-in antenna for receiving live XM broadcasts on the go and the ability to record content for playback later. But, like many first-generation products, these technologies were not yet perfected. With the Inno, you can receive and play live satellite broadcasts while you're on the go. View larger. |
 XM radio offers an incredible selection of music, sports, talk, and more. |
That's important because not only does the Inno receive all of XM's great content, but it also has built-in storage for your MP3 collection. You can either record up to 50 hours of live XM content into memory, or split it for 25 hours of XM and 25 hours of your personal tunes. Having the option to load a few hundred songs is the perfect antidote for when you're in an area where the Inno can't receive a live signal.
Having some backup entertainment is great, but rest assured that with the Inno, antenna reception is much improved. The Inno's stubby antenna (think a slightly thicker antenna than on your mobile phone) pulled in rock-solid reception all around downtown Seattle, even when placed inside a jacket pocket. Performance will vary depending on your location relative to XM's satellites and network of ground-based repeaters, but it's way better than any of the original XM2Go units. Adding XM's antenna headphones can improve your experience even more.
Thanks to a 10-minute buffer, the Inno is also able to download an entire song from XM, even if you decide to hit record at the end of the song. Connect your player to your PC once you're at home and you'll instantly have the option of downloading that song for keeps via XM's new partnership with Napster.
Another highlight of the interface is the navigation pad. To go directly to a channel, hit the left arrow and then use the virtual keypad to punch in the channel number. If you just want to surf around, hit the right arrow and the display groups the channels by category (Rock, News, Sports, etc.).
The Inno comes with a remote control, a home dock with relevant cables and antenna, nice earbud headphones, software, and more. The rechargeable battery lasted about 4 hours when playing live XM programming, and it will last longer for MP3 playback. An adjustable color screen is another great addition, as it's much easier to see in sunlight and it gives the Inno a high-end feel.
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Customer Review
Don't know how I lived without my Inno for so long. This little device is a must have. When I got it as a Christmas gift about 2 years ago, I thought it was a useless toy with a bill attached. After it was stolen out of my car, I was lost. This is a replacement and I'm glad I got it. This is the ideal purchase for someone who enjoys a variety of music. I love being able to carry it with me and record music on the go.Hot Pink Happy Machine! - Jay D'Lay - Seattle, WA
OMFG! My wife loves her Inno! I bought if for her last Xmas and she plays the thing everyday. Whether it's listening to the XM Radio or chillin with some MP3's, she always got a happy smile on her face when she's listening to her Inno!
What I expected from Pioneer - James J. Plante Jr. - New England
Great product for my wife, from our daughter, on mother's day. An avid walker she loves the download features, both from XM and mp3 type.
The only draw back is the battery cover. It falls off easily. Other than that I highly recommend this for anyone who likes music on the go.
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