"Im not sure I understand how if any way this is different then the VCR. PERSONAL USE IS LEGAL IN THE US..."
The RIAA doesn't regulate TV, but I understand your point. It's not any different than recording onto a tape deck. Sirius has such a player and most satellite players allow for a very large pause buffer, thereby recording music to the device, but they are included as they paid a hefty fee to the RIAA. I hope the courts side with XM as this precedence will free other companies from the RIAA's "extortion."
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anon @ May 19th 2006 5:03PM
"Im not sure I understand how if any way this is different then the VCR. PERSONAL USE IS LEGAL IN THE US..."
The RIAA doesn't regulate TV, but I understand your point. It's not any different than recording onto a tape deck. Sirius has such a player and most satellite players allow for a very large pause buffer, thereby recording music to the device, but they are included as they paid a hefty fee to the RIAA. I hope the courts side with XM as this precedence will free other companies from the RIAA's "extortion."