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Satellite Radio Goes Portable: the Delphi XM MyFi?

For some time, there have been satellite radio receivers that you could fit in the palm of your hand. You just couldn't use them in the palm of your hand. The previous generation receivers had to be hooked up ot a power supply and either an auto sound system or home boom box. The Delphi XM MyFi is an XM satellite radio player for the iPod crowd. (Perhaps call it a SkyPod?)

Unlike previous units, the MyFi does not require an external antenna. As long as you have access to the open sky, you can use the MyFi live. For those times that you are indoors, The MyFi can record up to 5 hours of audio to its built-in hard driver. It looks promising, but at $350.00, it is twice the price of existing systems, even if you take into consideration that, at this price, the MyFi ahs the equivalent to a home stereo connection pack and car audio connection pack. I have a hunch that after Christmas 2004, the price will come way down, maybe as far as $200.00. At that price, the MyFi should be a keeper.


Delphi XM MyFi review - Delphi XM MyFi Intro - Radios - CNET Reviews