Mobile entertainment

[Freybird]

I'm considering one of the following for "in car" and "on hip" music listening. (looking in $150-$200 range)

Delphi MyFi XM2Go, Creative Zen, or Ipod (mini).

I'm leaning more toward the XM at the moment after listening for about an hour and enjoying the "Hey, I haven't heard that song since 1984" factor.

Let's hear the opinions on these, or other options.

[91S2]

i have a delphi MyFiXM 2Go. I love it. Best part is that it comes complete with both home and car adapter. It also has a feature that allows you to listen to "live" broadcasts when you utilize the smaller personal antenna (similar to a walkman) but the reception is not so great. I would wait a month or so, they should be coming out with a 2nd generation to the MyFi that will blow the current one away.
I also have the Ipod nano. Great bargain... but i don't recommend the Itrip if you're planning on using it in your car (too much static) definately have to connect it directly to your car stereo via RCA, etc. for the best quality

[Mr_Wizard]

Sat radio is the way to go, myself I am a Sirius Suscriber. Has all the NHL, NBA, College FB/BB, and NFL. Could give 2 ****s about Stern though. Have not had the regular radio on in about 6 months.

[Freybird]

Thanks for your perspectives fellas!
If I was to go for the Ipod, I would have purchased the Itrip also. I see, hard wire connection is best.
But alas I will wait several months and spring for the XM.
I wouldn't listen to Stern either, but Phil Hendrie is on XM.

Are the fees simular for both?

[vash]

hot diggity! you are gonna get OPRAH on XM too!

[FrayAdjacent911]

I got an Ipod Nano a couple weeks ago... while I don't use it in the car, it is hella cool!

[bell]

i personally like sirius, xm seems to lack in their programming.
you may want to look into the sirius S50, here are some features i copy/pasted.
i'll have mine soon, it is the cats meow

* Portable; take your favorite Sirius content wherever you go
* USB interface allows user to store and manage MP3 and WMA files
* My Sirius Channels feature gathers and refreshes your 3 most listened-to channels
* My Sirius Songs feature allows you to save your favorite songs
* Scheduled Record feature allows you to record your favorite shows
* My Playlists feature allows you to supplement Sirius content with your own personal library when attached through the included USB cable or home dock to a PC
* Voice-assisted navigation
* Optional Executive, car and home docks coming soon to expand your listening options (not included)

[Z-man]

XM-radio fan here - We've had it for almost 2 years now... use it mostly at home - when I come home from work, the wifey has it on channel "Fred" (80's alternative music) practically everyday.

-Z.

[Freybird]

Will the GIZMONDO carry OPRAH?