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They are in the final stages of government approvals for allowing the merger, but in the end, satellite radio will not last.

Why pay someone to give you music when you can get it for free on terrestrial radio? And if you have issues with commercials, then use and MP3 player or get a hard drive based car stereo.

The business model for satellite radio will be its end. I can soon see more and more commercials creep into satellite radio programming on the more popular programs.]]>Jun 24th 2008 9:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/24/details-emerge-on-xm-phoenix-handheld-satellite-radio/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/24/details-emerge-on-xm-phoenix-handheld-satellite-radio/
The same reason people pay for television programming through cable, satellite and even iTunes, even though they get free television over the air. More choices.]]>Jun 24th 2008 10:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/24/details-emerge-on-xm-phoenix-handheld-satellite-radio/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/24/details-emerge-on-xm-phoenix-handheld-satellite-radio/Jun 24th 2008 10:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/24/details-emerge-on-xm-phoenix-handheld-satellite-radio/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/24/details-emerge-on-xm-phoenix-handheld-satellite-radio/
About 30% of there customers (on both brands) are people who happen to get the product for free in a car and then end up not paying for it when the free period ends.

It got so bad with Sirius that when customers stopped paying, they wouldn't cut the service. They needed to keep showing their investors they have a large subscriber base and it was growing.

I just don't see the concept lasting more than about 5-10 more years.

The whole point of the merger is that they will cut their programming cost dramatically by eliminating many channels that produce similar content. Both companies have not ruled out adding advertising to all of its channels.

The addition of more and more ads in the future will definitely be the alarms sounding for the end of satellite radio. Also, the addition of HD radio makes terrestial radio quality go up to meet satellite radio.
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The concept isn't bad, but like the cable and cell phone companies, they love jackin up the prices.]]>Jun 24th 2008 11:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/24/details-emerge-on-xm-phoenix-handheld-satellite-radio/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/24/details-emerge-on-xm-phoenix-handheld-satellite-radio/
All the arguments about Satellites demise were used when Cable first came out. People could just not believe that one would choose to pay for something that they could get free.

It all comes down to programming. Free means nothing if the programming is littered with endless commercials and the DJ stepping all over the intro of the songs and cutting the back end of them. That's not even mentioning the generic clear channel crap that is played on the airwaves.

If I had to choose between a free Big Mac or a $60 Filet Mignon, I would pay for the steak. The same is true for what Music/Talk service I would choose.

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While I will agree with the commercial creep, satellite radio is the only thing I can guarantee I can pick up in 100% of the time, no matter where I go. The programing is top-notch and I would rather pay the $12 monthly charge then $1 a song.]]>Jun 24th 2008 10:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/24/details-emerge-on-xm-phoenix-handheld-satellite-radio/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/24/details-emerge-on-xm-phoenix-handheld-satellite-radio/
If you pay for cable/satellite tv, then you know exactly why people pay for sat radio. Add in the reception issue and you've got the picture.]]>Jun 24th 2008 11:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/24/details-emerge-on-xm-phoenix-handheld-satellite-radio/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/24/details-emerge-on-xm-phoenix-handheld-satellite-radio/Right on. I live in an area where I can't get clear radio reception, and even if I did, most radio stations suck.

I'd rather pay $12 a month and have the options that I get with satellite.]]>Jun 24th 2008 10:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/24/details-emerge-on-xm-phoenix-handheld-satellite-radio/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/24/details-emerge-on-xm-phoenix-handheld-satellite-radio/
You are correct about new subscribers mostly being free intro users. My 3 month XM intro offer was set to expire yesterday, but just for the heck of it I thought I'd check the talk shows on the way to work this morning and I still haven't been cut off.

It really isn't worth $12 a month. XM called a few weeks ago and offered me another 3 month intro for $15 ($5/month). I thought about it, but declined since I know I'd end up giving them my credit card and billing info and forget to cancel it once the promo ended.]]>Jun 24th 2008 11:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/24/details-emerge-on-xm-phoenix-handheld-satellite-radio/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/24/details-emerge-on-xm-phoenix-handheld-satellite-radio/
Some of their music stations have introduced me to new music (and albums that I've purchased) that I wouldn't have been aware of with terrestrial radio. Seriously, is there a terrestrial station in the US that plays bands like Margot & The Nuclear So and So's or Small Sins? And I don't mean college stations with reception that goes in and out at the drop of a hat.

Plus, I get my O&A fix every day along with Ron & Fez. And XM Home Ice. And XM Comedy.]]>Jun 24th 2008 1:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/24/details-emerge-on-xm-phoenix-handheld-satellite-radio/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/24/details-emerge-on-xm-phoenix-handheld-satellite-radio/2) if your hardware is from Samsung you are screwed(they have honed the art of making it impossible to get legit warranty service).
3) but i do like xm so i continue to take it]]>Jun 24th 2008 2:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/24/details-emerge-on-xm-phoenix-handheld-satellite-radio/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/24/details-emerge-on-xm-phoenix-handheld-satellite-radio/Jun 25th 2008 9:42AM