XM Radio

The value of XM radio for your car

XM is the number one satellite radio service in America. It's marketed as being beyond traditional AM and FM radio and is available at home, at work, on your television and most importantly, in your car. Getting stuck in traffic will no longer be a drag with XM radio.

What Does XM Radio Offer?

XM offers the greatest selection of entertainment in music, talk, comedy, play-by-play sports and news. The 73 music stations offer every genre including country, dance, classical, rock, hip-hop and kids. XM provides access to original music and exclusive concerts. It also offers the largest variety of commercial-free radio entertainment. With XM radio, you hear more of what you want, and the superior digital sound quality of the stations can be heard from coast to coast.

Many vehicle manufacturers are offering new models with XM radio, but you can also get it added to your current car. There are a number of options for this: you can install a portable radio yourself, get it professionally installed or purchase a satellite-ready aftermarket stereo.

Of course, these things don't come for free - the radio service requires a subscription plan. A monthly plan will cost $12.95, while a yearly plan costs $142.45. If you really enjoy XM, you can even purchase multiple-year subscriptions for bigger savings.

Who Does it Benefit?

XM radio will benefit individuals who spend a lot of time listening to music in their cars. It's especially good for those who sit in hours of traffic each day, as it provides hours of music without commercials and without repeating itself. You may even find yourself taking the long way home from work!

It's also beneficial to parents and families. It will keep you informed and safe with 21 regional weather and traffic stations. NavTraffic is the first satellite-based traffic information service that provides you with non-stop accurate and current traffic updates. With XM satellite weather, you'll receive graphical weather displays in your vehicle 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Who Should Avoid It?

The monthly payment for XM radio is probably not worth it for occasional drivers. It's meant for daily commuters and rush-hour drivers. Also, if you never listen to the radio or prefer to listen to your own CDs and mp3s, then an XM subscription would be a waste of money - especially if you don't think that you'd listen to the majority of the entertainment offered by the service.

In recent news, XM is expected to merge with Sirius Satellite radio in late 2007 or early 2008. With this new development, the subscription prices for satellite radio are subject to change. You may want to delay a signing up for XM radio until after the merger to guarantee pricing.

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