Delphi's MyFi XM radio
Delphi has unveiled a portable XM satellite radio called MyFi. The handheld MyFi works on the run to receive 130 digital XM channels anywhere in the US, and includes a memory mode to schedule recordings of shows for later listening. The built-in rechargeable battery provides 5 hours of mobile playback, although a car and home kit are also included with the steep $350 USD price tag. MyFi will be available at major retailers in early December.
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At 11:15 PM, Anonymous said…
I received my MyFi today - $349.99 - after waiting in line at BestBuy for an hour. Only unit was in stock so I considered my self lucky to get one. The unit appeared to be nicly designed and the ear phones sound great.
I setup the home desk stand and charged the battery. Logged into my XM account and activated the radio. XM came on-line in about 2 minutes and the sound was great.
After the battery charged I decided to go out for a walk and see how the unit operates on the go. The reception was really POOR! Without the external antenna I could hardly get the XM signal to lock for more than a few seconds. To get a good signal with the internal antenna I had to point the unit South and tilt it 45 degrees. Any movement in any other direction would cause the signal to drop.
With the portable extenal antenna - great sound! This has cause me to debate if I should return the MyFi or keep it. Delphi really needs to work on the internal anntena and poratble reception more.
more to follow...
At 10:33 PM, Melanie said…
Problems - see my blog - looking for answer to problem with no power even though fully charged - when removed from cradle (dock). Why pay big bucks for portability when it doesn't work?
Anyone else out there with an answer??
At 9:07 AM, Anonymous said…
If your ear has been to the ground recently, then you may have heard that more XM2Go models are coming. Well folks, they're here, and they aren't an improvement.
They are the Giant "Tao", and the Pioneer "Airware". Both models include the full car and home kits that the standard MyFi kit offers, and sadly, the same price as well.
This a bit surprising when it comes to the Tao, as it's literally the OEM version of the MyFi, except with a different black finished shell. Giant, who makes the MyFi for Delphi, has trotted this out in an effort to cash in as well, but instead of the savings you'd expect without the Delphi branding, the unit is still close to $300. The Airware, on the other hand, looks quite different. It is narrower, looking a bit less like an iPod than the other two, bit more like a iPod mini, or a cell phone. It's also less ergonomic in design, with its controls laid out in a grid pattern. It also will retail for around the same price.
At the moment, the MyFi is the way to go, except for that pesky price due to the included car and home accessory kits, which has come down closer to $200, but still ain't cheap.
Delphi, in anticipation of the new XM2Go models, has come to a conclusion...sell the MyFi alone. It's called the MyFi "Lite" and is basically the same unit, but with earbuds and a charger alone. It currently sells for around $100 (You can all breathe a sigh of relief now) ;)
If that is still a stretch for you, then there are alternatives like http://www.freemyfi.info
However you get it, you'll be glad you did.
Good luck!
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