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XM Radio is a satellite based radio system. lt requires a monthly subscription fee for reception. Pioneer's lnno is the complete entertainment package. lt's a satellite radio that lets you listen to live XM broadcasts at home, on the go, and even in the car (car kit sold separately). The lnno lets you store individual songs or entire blocks of XM programming and listen to them anytime you'd like. 0r you can upload some of your favorite MP3 and WMA files, and create playlists that include MP3s/WMAs and the songs you've recorded from XM.

The Pioneer lnno offers the long-awaited combination of MP3 and live XM Satellite Radio reception in a sleek, handheld device. The wearable radio delivers XM's over 170 digital radio channels of commercial-free music and premier sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming live and nationwide. lt plays MP3s and WMAs, and it has a time-shifting memory mode for storage and playback of XM content. A particularly innovative feature of the lnno allows the user to ?bookmark? songs heard on XM, connect the lnno to a personal computer, and instantly purchase the songs from the XM + Napster online music download service.

The Pioneer lnno has 1GB of memory storage for MP3 files, WMA files, and XM programming, to hold up to 50 hours of content. At only 4.4 ounces and 3.4? x 1.9? x .67?, the lnno is extremely light and easy to take along anywhere. ln addition to the XM + Napster feature of the lnno, it has a full-color 180 X 180 pixels TFT display and a user-friendly interface for saving and deleting content. Users can build personal playlists using a mix of XM content and tracks from their own digital music collection. The lnno has a memory buffer to make it easy to store an entire track heard in XM, even if the user starts storing it in the middle of a song.



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The original lineup of XM2Go products (the MyFi, Tao, and Airware) were the first attempt from either XM or Sirius at providing a truly portable satellite radio receiver. As first-generation products, they offered such tantalizing features as a built-in antenna for receiving live XM broadcasts on the go and the ability to record content for playback later. But, like many first-generation products, these technologies were not yet perfected.

With the lnno, you can receive and play live satellite broadcasts while you're on the go. View larger.

XM radio offers an incredible selection of music, sports, talk, and more.

Fast-forward a few years: the sequel--the Pioneer lnno--is a radical step forward in both performance, features, and design. (Note: Samsung's Helix is essentially the same model with a slightly different shell.) Boasting a much smaller form factor, slick casing, color screen, and simple user interface, the lnno is the first satellite radio player to make people think twice about buying a straight-up MP3 player.

That's important because not only does the lnno receive all of XM's great content, but it also has built-in storage for your MP3 collection. You can either record up to 50 hours of live XM content into memory, or split it for 25 hours of XM and 25 hours of your personal tunes. Having the option to load a few hundred songs is the perfect antidote for when you're in an area where the lnno can't receive a live signal.

Having some backup entertainment is great, but rest assured that with the lnno, antenna reception is much improved. The lnno's stubby antenna (think a slightly thicker antenna than on your mobile phone) pulled in rock-solid reception all around downtown Seattle, even when placed inside a jacket pocket. Performance will vary depending on your location relative to XM's satellites and network of ground-based repeaters, but it's way better than any of the original XM2Go units. Adding XM's antenna headphones can improve your experience even more.

Thanks to a 10-minute buffer, the lnno is also able to download an entire song from XM, even if you decide to hit record at the end of the song. Connect your player to your PC once you're at home and you'll instantly have the option of downloading that song for keeps via XM's new partnership with Napster.

Another highlight of the interface is the navigation pad. To go directly to a channel, hit the left arrow and then use the virtual keypad to punch in the channel number. lf you just want to surf around, hit the right arrow and the display groups the channels by category (Rock, News, Sports, etc.).

The lnno comes with a remote control, a home dock with relevant cables and antenna, nice earbud headphones, software, and more. The rechargeable battery lasted about 4 hours when playing live XM programming, and it will last longer for MP3 playback. An adjustable color screen is another great addition, as it's much easier to see in sunlight and it gives the lnno a high-end feel.

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The original lineup of XM2Go products (the MyFi, Tao, and Airware) were the first attempt from either XM or Sirius at providing a truly portable satellite radio receiver. As first-generation products, they offered such tantalizing features as a built-in antenna for receiving live XM broadcasts on the go and the ability to record content for playback later. But, like many first-generation products, these technologies were not yet perfected.

Fast-forward a few years: the sequel--the Pioneer lnno--is a radical step forward in both performance, features, and design. (Note: Samsung's Helix is essentially the same model with a slightly different shell.) Boasting a much smaller form factor, slick casing, color screen, and simple user interface, the lnno is the first satellite radio player to make people think twice about buying a straight-up MP3 player.

That's important because not only does the lnno receive all of XM's great content, but it also has built-in storage for your MP3 collection. You can either record up to 50 hours of live XM content into memory, or split it for 25 hours of XM and 25 hours of your personal tunes. Having the option to load a few hundred songs is the perfect antidote for when you're in an area where the lnno can't receive a live signal.

Having some backup entertainment is great, but rest assured that with the lnno, antenna reception is much improved. The lnno's stubby antenna (think a slightly thicker antenna than on your mobile phone) pulled in rock-solid reception all around downtown Seattle, even when placed inside a jacket pocket. Performance will vary depending on your location relative to XM's satellites and network of ground-based repeaters, but it's way better than any of the original XM2Go units. Adding XM's antenna headphones can improve your experience even more.

Thanks to a 10-minute buffer, the lnno is also able to download an entire song from XM, even if you decide to hit record at the end of the song. Connect your player to your PC once you're at home and you'll instantly have the option of downloading that song for keeps via XM's new partnership with Napster.

Another highlight of the interface is the navigation pad. To go directly to a channel, hit the left arrow and then use the virtual keypad to punch in the channel number. lf you just want to surf around, hit the right arrow and the display groups the channels by category (Rock, News, Sports, etc.).

The lnno comes with a remote control, a home dock with relevant cables and antenna, nice earbud headphones, software, and more. The rechargeable battery lasted about 4 hours when playing live XM programming, and it will last longer for MP3 playback. An adjustable color screen is another great addition, as it's much easier to see in sunlight and it gives the lnno a high-end feel.



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Finally, a portable device that lets you play live XM radio content. That's right, wherever you roam the Pioneer lnno lets you tap into more than 150 channels of satellite radio. lt's a big step forward for XM radio lovers, but there's more. With the lnno, you can combine live XM radio with your personal digital music collection (MP3s and WMA). This means you can enjoy your own music library while being exposed to all the new music and content that XM radio has to offer.

So how did they get a complete satellite receiver into a device that measures 3.7 x 2.2 x 0.6 inches? By using an advanced satellite/terrestrial internal antenna that allows the device to receive signals from anywhere. The device is light, too, weighing in at just 4.5 ounces. The unit's full-color, 180 x 180 TFT display, as well as a user-friendly interface, make it easy to save and delete content. ln addition to making it easy to find the music you want to listen to quickly, the interface lets you build your own playlists right on the device that consist of XM radio content and your own digital music. Another cool feature is the lnno's built-in memory buffer, which allows you to save an entire XM radio song even if you decide to save it in the middle of the song. The lnno's internal memory supports up to 50 hours of saved content.

Featuring a full array of programming -- from talk shows, comedy programs, and live Major League Baseball broadcasts to just about every musical genre from bluegrass to jazz -- XM Radio is the fastest growing satellite radio network in the world. All XM metadata is displayed on the lnno's display, including full song title and artist name, as well as information extras such as stock and sports score tickers. The device also sports a category list for saving and accessing favorite channels.

Another great feature of the lnno is TuneSelect, which alerts you when one of your favorite artists or songs is being played on an XM channel. And last, but certainly not least, the lnno features an integrated wireless FM transmitter so you can beam XM content to any FM radio frequency (with the Pioneer lnno Accessory Car lnstallation Kit), making it very easy to listen to XM content on any home or car stereo.

The lnno comes with earbuds and everything you need for portable and home use.


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Buyer's feedback: - * Awesome! ...
Great item and purchase. Would be nice with a little more memory - we have ours split in 1/2, half for mp3s and half for recording off xm. We use this in our baby's room for the kid tunes and classical music - she absolutely loves this! We hook it up to external speakers and it sounds great. We have also used on the beach, when biking, etc. and never had any issues.

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Buyer's feedback: - XM Inno vs. Sirius Stiletto - Inno wins hands down
I rarely write reviews, but I don't think I've seen anyone comparing the XM Inno to the Sirius Stiletto, so I thought that I would do so, since I own both. I received the Stiletto as a Christmas gift, and was so disgusted with it two months later that I got the XM to replace it. I couldn't be happier with that decision, as the Inno beats the Stiletto hands down.

- Size - Advantage Inno - The Inno is similar to a closed Motorola Razr phone, while the Stiletto is more like a Blackberry Pearl, only thicker (particularly with the "long-life" battery in).

- Screen and Controls - Advantage Stiletto - There is no denying that the Stiletto is a "slicker" device than the Inno, despite the bigger size. The Stiletto display is much more brilliant and sharp than the "pixelly" Inno display. The controls are a bit easier and more intuitive, and the Stiletto appears to have a few more short-cuts. The Inno gets the job done fine, but without as much of a "wow" factor.

- Reception - Advantage Inno by a mile - I live in an apartment building with a south-facing window just outside of Boston, MA - the Inno works nearly flawlessly in my apartment, whether using the internal antenna or docked in the home dock (which is INCLUDED, unlike the Stiletto). I run the XM antenna to the window, but I don't really need to, it gets great reception wherever I place the antenna. It works great at my office as well, a high-rise building in downtown Boston. Live reception is also quite good while walking around the city (I rarely drive, so I can't comment on that). It even works in my gym, which is in the basement of a building in an urban setting with no outside windows at all. The Stiletto, on the other hand, has sporadic reception even while it is in the home dock with the antenna at the window. And as for live reception on the go, forget about it.

Some people make a big deal out of the Stiletto's built-in Wi-Fi feature, and I did use it occasionally because the reception was so bad. But the Inno's reception is so good as is, I wouldn't need it on the Inno anyway.

I should note that with both services I'm accessing the terrestrial repeater, not the satellite. The satellite access on both is basically non-existent where I live. In general, if you purchase either devise expecting to get constant reception while you're driving around or going for a jog, I think you will be disappointed. I didn't have that expectation going in, so I don't have that complaint.

- Recording Function - Advantage Stiletto (if it actually worked - see below) - The primary reason I was interested in a portable satellite radio was as a recording device. I never really think about the live reception while I'm on the go, because I'm always listening to what I've recorded. I record a few hours of music onto the device every night while I sleep, then wake up with new music to listen to every morning. So much better than my iPod! I'm not limited to my current CD collection or what I buy on iTunes, not to mention the effort that it takes to transfer a whole collection of CDs to the iPod. You get a month of UNLIMITED music in any style or genre you can think of, all for the price of ONE new album? It's not very difficult for me to do that math.

The Stiletto does have more memory than the Inno (100 hours of recorded content vs. 50 hours), but that hasn't made any difference to me so far. The whole point of me owning the device is that I'm refreshing the music every night, so it would certainly be quite a feat for me to listen to more than 50 hours in a given day.

The Stiletto also does have more recording "flexibility." You can set the Stiletto to record at a certain time every week, every day, every weekday, every weekend, or one time only. The only options for the Inno are one time only or every day. This is one of the primary reasons I first chose the Stiletto over the Inno, but due to the reliability issues described below, it is a completely meaningless advantage.

- Reliability - Advantage Inno by a mile - At the end of the day, reliability and content are what drove me away from the Stiletto. Over the course of two months, the Stiletto was a horrible mess of buggy software and unpredictability. "Scheduled" recordings would consistently fail to take place for unknown reasons, or they would be cut off in the middle. Recordings that I scheduled for a certain time would mysteriously shift to another time. It sounds great that the Stiletto can be set to record a certain program at a certain time every week, but if it doesn't actually RECORD when it's supposed to, it doesn't do much good! What's more, the device constantly freezes or crashes entirely. And the batteries have a tendency to get very, very hot (as in almost too hot to touch). The Inno, meanwhile, has been nothing but reliable. Recordings take place as scheduled, no crashes, no freezing, no bugs.

- Content - Advantage XM by a mile - I can only speak for the stations I listen to consistently (indie rock, rap and hip-hop, electronic and dance, jam bands, and the occasional acoustic rock) but for those stations, XM service is far, far superior. The channel line-ups for XM and Sirius may sound very similar, but what you won't know until you start listening consistently is how shockingly repetitive and unimaginative Sirius programming is. For example, if you listen to an hour of the old school rap station on Sirius ("Backspin") on a Monday night, I can pretty much guarantee that you'll hear some Ice Cube, Public Enemy, Run DMC and LL Cool J. If you listen the next night, you'll hear Ice Cube, Public Enemy, Run DMC and LL Cool J. The night after that, you'll hear Ice Cube, Public Enemy, Run DMC...well, you get the idea. And most of the time, you'll even be hearing the same SONGS, not just the same artists. Just before I switched over to XM, I listened to an hour of Backspin one night and EVERY SINGLE song that came on was one that I had heard already in the two months that I had owned the Stiletto (and it's not like I'm sitting around listening to Backspin 24 hours a day). What a joke! If you genuinely prefer to stay in your "comfort zone" and listen only to the artists and songs that you know already, then Sirius certainly fits the bill. As for me, the whole point of using satellite radio is being able to easily and relatively cheaply expand my music listening beyond what's already on my iPod. XM serves that purpose much better than Sirius does.

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Buyer's feedback: - * Love my Inno ...
I have had the Inno since its release date and it's still in use. The early units had some problems (mainly battery life) that were corrected through firmware updates available online. Portable reception is great in most cities (XM has signal repeaters)but hit or miss otherwise, more dependent on aiming the unit or using the antenna headphones.

Pros: Live coverage and 50 hours of recorded content for places where there is no reception (airplanes). Scheduled recording automates recording repeated shows. You can hit record in the middle of a song and it will record the whole song for you. XM content is great.

Cons: Recorded content cannot be backed-up or transferred to another device. Have to use XM + Napster to organize recorded content from a PC.

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Buyer's feedback: - BUY NOW TO BE REPLACED IN 2008
At Christmas 2007 Best Buy was selling at $119 - an outstanding purchase price! I was told Pioneer was about to release a new model which will allow one to download books. Unfortunately, after 2 weeks of use the screen failed. I returned it to Best Buy and received an even exchange for a replacement. Besides the pre-mature screen failure, the only reason I did not give it 5 STARS is I am disappointed in the inconsistent signal when I use it outdoors. A slight change in direction while walking may cause loss of signal. I pre-record XM music or use my downloaded music when outside. Inside home use is excellent. It is a neat little gadget for a hundred bucks. But remember you will have to buy the XM service. Best Buy was giving 3 months free and if you purchased a year of service you received a free month, in total 4 free months for the first year. By year two I assume you will be hooked on XM Radio or it will be another dumb idea purchase.

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Buyer's feedback: - * GET YOUR MONEY BACK ...
I bought the INNO a month ago in spite of all of the negative reviews. IT'S TERRIBLE. The battery life lasts only a few hours of playing time. When the unit is powered down it still drains the battery. I cannot use the INNO on consecutive nights without charging the battery. The reception is garbage if you live in the city/suburb. Mounting it is the only solution(Which make the "portable xm" a joke). I was also suckered into buying this because of the record feature. Although it works great, it lacks memory space. And on top of that you cant transfer the files to another device such as your computer. Computers cant read xm files. BAD ITEM, STAY AWAY!!!