Pioneer GEX-INNO1 XM Radio Receiver with Home Kit
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- Usage: Home
- Design: Compact
- FM Transmitter: Included
- Service: XM
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The new boy (portable XM radio) on the block.
Pros
Impressive color screen, and don't need a home/car dock to play.
Cons
Expensive still at $350, for hardcore music fans only.
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
Do your research to see if you really want to spend the extra money for an Inno.
Pioneer XM2go Inno Satellite Radio Receiver
Pioneer's new toy sure has drawn attention, thanks to electronic magazines and the RIAA. It has been called the IPOD killer. I doubt kill is the word. However it's nice, but very expensive toy, for what you get. It needs many more features (car kit and reception headphones) for $350. Considering the basic Samsung Nexus costs $189 (on sale at Target) and the car kit can run from (65-75) dollars. That alone can hurt Inno sales. The Inno does more than the Nexus, but you will pay more for it. Readers need to do further research to decide which XM radio works the best for you. They are several ones to choose from.
The Inno's Major Features
Up to 50 stored hours of content, or 25 hours of XM content and limited MP3 storage hours. Store enough material, and your need for CD's will diminish. A ten minute buffer makes missing a song you just heard not a problem. Virtual keypad, makes the user able to enter station numbers without excessive searching through the stations. XM+Napster lets you tag tracks for purchase later. I don't care much for this feature, because you can listen to the song over and over with an active subscription. What if Napster bellies up in a few years? Pioneer's decision to partner up with Napster could be major turn off to consumers.
For fans of XM Radio, this is really a nice device. Make sure that you are an area of good reception, or you won't pick up anything and be out 15.00 for a connection fee, and an additional 12.95 a month for a product that won't do you much good. I have had no problems hooking the home unit and picking up great reception. I have a set of amplified speakers running through my Inno, and am very happy with the sound.
Trips with the Inno
In medium sized towns, the car kit worked well. Drops in the signal were still evident in spots, but still played fairly solid. In smaller towns, reception on the road was a bit harder to come across. I had to turn up the volume in my car up a bit before i could hear my player. I was hoping for a better quality sound and reception.
Conclusion
Readers must do some research to determine which MP3 player fits their needs. It is impossible to type out all the features in a few paragraphs. The Inno is truly "on the go" doesn't need a dock to play, and can run up to five hours on a single charge. The color screen is a great addition. These are the features that the Inno has over the Nexus models. However, to many readers, the major concern is price. You are paying extra for a color screen and dockless play. If you can live without either of these, then look at the Samsung Nexus(monochrome screen) it can still record either up to 25 or 50 XM content hours, depending on the model you buy. I recommend the purchase of a XM portable player, due to the hit-and-record of music and future playback. To some, this player can replace the need to buy a lot of CDs.
Pioneer's new toy sure has drawn attention, thanks to electronic magazines and the RIAA. It has been called the IPOD killer. I doubt kill is the word. However it's nice, but very expensive toy, for what you get. It needs many more features (car kit and reception headphones) for $350. Considering the basic Samsung Nexus costs $189 (on sale at Target) and the car kit can run from (65-75) dollars. That alone can hurt Inno sales. The Inno does more than the Nexus, but you will pay more for it. Readers need to do further research to decide which XM radio works the best for you. They are several ones to choose from.
The Inno's Major Features
Up to 50 stored hours of content, or 25 hours of XM content and limited MP3 storage hours. Store enough material, and your need for CD's will diminish. A ten minute buffer makes missing a song you just heard not a problem. Virtual keypad, makes the user able to enter station numbers without excessive searching through the stations. XM+Napster lets you tag tracks for purchase later. I don't care much for this feature, because you can listen to the song over and over with an active subscription. What if Napster bellies up in a few years? Pioneer's decision to partner up with Napster could be major turn off to consumers.
For fans of XM Radio, this is really a nice device. Make sure that you are an area of good reception, or you won't pick up anything and be out 15.00 for a connection fee, and an additional 12.95 a month for a product that won't do you much good. I have had no problems hooking the home unit and picking up great reception. I have a set of amplified speakers running through my Inno, and am very happy with the sound.
Trips with the Inno
In medium sized towns, the car kit worked well. Drops in the signal were still evident in spots, but still played fairly solid. In smaller towns, reception on the road was a bit harder to come across. I had to turn up the volume in my car up a bit before i could hear my player. I was hoping for a better quality sound and reception.
Conclusion
Readers must do some research to determine which MP3 player fits their needs. It is impossible to type out all the features in a few paragraphs. The Inno is truly "on the go" doesn't need a dock to play, and can run up to five hours on a single charge. The color screen is a great addition. These are the features that the Inno has over the Nexus models. However, to many readers, the major concern is price. You are paying extra for a color screen and dockless play. If you can live without either of these, then look at the Samsung Nexus(monochrome screen) it can still record either up to 25 or 50 XM content hours, depending on the model you buy. I recommend the purchase of a XM portable player, due to the hit-and-record of music and future playback. To some, this player can replace the need to buy a lot of CDs.
