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Featuring a compact and rugged look, the Tao XM2go is designed specifically for those who enjoy being on the move. With a built-in antenna, five hour rechargeable battery and more than 150 channels of XM radio available wherever and whenever it is wanted, satellite radio has truly moved from the car to become an integrated part of consumers' lifestyles.ln addition to providing listeners with the convenience of their favorite XM shows, the Tao XM2go also provides the technology to record up to five hours of programming in memory mode. Users can record wirelessly at the press of a button or program a time in the future, ensuring every show is captured and time in subways and airplanes is still entertaining.

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XM satellite radio wherever you go, even when you're on foot -- that's what you get with the Tao TXM1020 xm2go Portable Satellite Radio Receiver. This belt-friendly, compact unit comes with everything, yes everything, you need to enjoy incredible XM content in your car, at home, or on your favorite jogging path. Add in powerful features like program recording, artist and song alerts, and a built-in FM modulator, and you've got a must-have gadget that opens up a whole new world of listening pleasure.

Design
At just under three inches wide and 4.5 inches high, the TXM1020's palm-friendly size makes it great for use as a belt-mounted radio. The backlit LCD display is large enough to display the wealth of information that comes with XM radio service: Song and program titles, artist name, a playback progress bar, a clock, channel information and signal strength cover the basics. Meanwhile, the screen can also display additional information like a stock ticker and sports scores. The device's user interface offers a circular control button that controls volume and playback, while a numeric keypad lets you input stations directly. The charging and cradle interface is on the bottom of the unit. The headphone jack, antenna jack and tuning control dial are placed on the sides of the unit. There's also a wireless remote that ships with the TXM1020 that duplicates much of the controls on the unit.

Features
The TXM1020's channel preset function makes it easy to quickly navigate to your favorite channels. The 30 channel preset memory, divided into three 10-channel groups, allows you to organize your favorites any way you want. Meanwhile, the channel preview function lets you use the tuning control dial to preview content playing on other channels without having to tune away from your current channel. And if you're the type who can never remember the name of that song you liked, you can save the artist and title of up to 20 songs for future reference. You can even program the TXM1020 to alert you when an artist or song is playing on another channel. To top it all off, the TXM1020 features built-in memory that can record up to five hours of XM programming. Set the TXM1020 to record what's currently playing, or schedule up to two recording sessions. These recording features are great if you often travel in areas where XM reception is spotty.

The palm-sized TXM1020 is designed to deliver XM satellite programming wherever you roam.

ln the Car, at Home, on the Go
The best feature of the TXM1020 is its astonishing flexibility, thanks to a long list of included accessories. When you're out and about on foot, you can use the TXM1020's built-in satellite antenna to tune into XM programming. A rechargeable battery offers five hours of battery life and, as mentioned, the TXM1020 ships with earbuds for private listening. An included belt clip also cleverly doubles as a table stand.

The TXM1020 has you covered when you're on the road, too. The unit ships with a vehicle docking station that provides all the necessary connections to your car audio system, as well as a magnetic roof- or hood-mount antenna, and three mounting brackets (a flat surface mount, a vent mount, and a swivel mount). Power is supplied by a 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter, and you can choose to route audio to your stereo via a direct mini-jack to RCA connection (yes, the cable is provided!), an included cassette player adapter, or via the TXM1020's built-in FM frequency transmitter, which allows you to tune into the TXM1020's signal via your car's FM tuner.

And when you're at home with the TXM1020 you can simply plug the unit into your home stereo via the mini-jack to RCA connection that's provided on the included home docking station. lf you like, you could also use the FM transmitter. Power is provided by the included home AC adapter, and the home antenna (yep, included!) has a hinged base for optimal positioning. The antenna can also be mounted to any vertical surface or an exterior wall.

About XM Radio
XM delivers its coast-to-coast, digital-quality service with more than 150 channels of music, news, talk, radio, sports, comedy and children's programming. 0ne hundred percent of of XM's 67 music channels are commercial-free. XM's programming partners include Sesame Workshop, NASCAR, Associated Press, ABC News, CNBC, BBC World Service and BBC Concerts, Radio 0ne, The Sporting News, CNN, Bloomberg, Fox News, C-SPAN Radio, Clear Channel and Discovery, MTV, VH-1, Disney, and ESPN.

XM's basic subscription fee is $12.95 per month. With an XM family plan, subscribers get a discounted rate of $6.99 per month for additional radios. Premium channels are available at an additional monthly cost.

The unit ships with everything you need to listen in your car, at home or on foot.

What's in the Box
Tao TXM1020 xm2go tuner, carrying case with belt clip, home docking station, vehicle docking station, earbud headphones, rechargeable lithium ion battery, wireless remote control, 2 'AAA' batteries, home antenna with attached 22.75-foot cord, vehicle antenna with attached 22.75-foot cord, vehicle antenna rubber plug, cigarette lighter adapter, cassette adapter, home power adapter, 40-inch mini-jack to RCA audio cable, plastic vehicle flush mount, plastic vent mount, plastic swivel mount, plastic cell phone mount adapter, self-adhesive pad, protective case, alcohol prep pad, user's manual, and quick-start guide.

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Buyer's feedback: - * GREAT PRODUCT---GREAT STATION ...
I got XM with my new Honda few years back and loved it. I wanted something portable to take to beach and around...so I didn't miss Opie and Anthony. This is it XM is great, every type of music you can imagine, sports, news and the best Opie and Anthony. The sound on this is great and it has been going strong for quite a while High recommend.
Frannnnnnnnnnnkus to you.

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Buyer's feedback: - Love my xm2go
I have had this xm receiver for over six months now. It has worked very well. I am a truck driver so I use it a lot. I especially like the fact that I can record up to 5 hours of programming and listen to it later. I can even download it on to my pc with an Imic and some freeware so I can save it as mp3 files. It comes with a remote which is really handy. I like the fact that you can use it anywhere. The builtin antenna is not really sufficient unless you position it just right, but if I want to walk around with it I just listen to prerecorded programming. In the house I just plug in some extra pc speakers I have and they work great. It is so great to listen to a program from start to end without having it fade out and trying to find it on another station while I am traveling state to state.This receiver works great and I recommend it.

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Buyer's feedback: - * Cheaper then the Delphi but just as good! ...
Right off the bat you'll realize this our not as fancy as the newest xm portable radios made by Pioneer and Samsung, but for me the positives are that the Tao is an affordable alternative and in my opinion a better buy if you're really expecting to use it at home, in the car, and outdoors. Although bulkier than the newest radios, its the perfect hand size for using in the car (the newest one are almost too small to easily manage while in the car, buttons smaller and they have to lay sideways to mount!) and when using at home. Despite not having the fancier color displays of newer models, the Tao is very easy to changle from at home and car use due to the docking kits.

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Buyer's feedback: - Tao xm2go wanted to give it 5 stars
Overall the concept is very good. Works great in my truck, works great in my home. Lots of road trips through the midwest and never had lost signal issues. I even brought it on a fishing trip near the Canada border and used my extra truck antenna. We were 2 hours from the nearest paved road and it worked great.
But I've had this product since Dec of 2005 and have had to return it 3 times. I don't get reception at work so I like to record at night and playback the next day. Works great for about 2-3 months then no more sound on recorded material. Have to send it back and its on my dime and I have to live without it for about 3-4 weeks.
I wish this product was made a little better. I wanted to give it 5 stars but 3 returns in 14 months not very good.
The only thing I had to buy extra for this product was a holder for my truck otherwise it came with everything you need.

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Buyer's feedback: - * the best thing ever ...
I have a friend that brought a Tao to work one evening. iI then asked him about the features and the price. I went straight home that very same evening and ordred one. It really is truly amazing. This is everything you could ask for.