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Satellite Radio: XM or Sirius?

Posted by Videos Gone Viral Thursday, December 17, 2009 0 Comments


XM and Sirius are the two major providers of satellite radio. Even though XM had head start of one year, Sirius managed to catch up and obtain half of their audience. Both providers offer very similar programs, so how do you decide which one is the one for you?

XM offers over 136 streams while Sirius offer a little less, 119. XM also provide two premium channels, Playboy and High Voltage, which is a huge advantage over Sirius because Sirius does not offer premium channels at all. The biggest battle between the two occurs over music and news radio stations. This is probably the most important thing to consider when subscribing to either of the two services.

Both XM and Sirius offer basically the same type of music feeds. XM offers 68 and Sirius offer 65. There is a considerable amount of variety on both stations. Let’s look over the genres.

Country

Both services offer country music with subgenres including Alternative Country, Classic Country, Country Hits, and Country Mixes. XM wins this category with 5 streams over 4 for Sirius. If country music is important to you, you should be considering XM over Sirius.

Dance and Latin

Bother services offer Latin and Dance music with subgenres including tropical music and Mexicana. Sirius offers 6 stations while XM offers only 4. Latinos and Latinas should definitely go with Sirius as it offer mores stations as well as better rated streams. Sirius wins without a doubt.

Decades

XM has an advantage over Sirius with music from the 40’s. But, Sirius has 90’s music which XM doesn’t as well as current hits. Both offer music from the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's.

Rock

There isn’t much of a comparison in the rock category as Sirius offer 15 streams with XM offering only 14. But you should still consider subgenres. Obviously heavy metal is far from the soft rock which is why subcategories remain a valid aspect of completion between the two. If you look over the statistics, more users prefer Sirius for their harder rock and more XM users subscribe to easy classical rock hits. Mull over this when settle on either of the two.

Other Genres

Bother stations offer several other genres including Classical and Jazz. Sirius does offer Urban and Underground music however which is a great plus. XM offers better Hip-Hop and Mainstream music. If you’re just looking for variety, either XM or Sirius could work for you. There’s always hours upon end of music to listen to.

News Comparisons

If you look at the numbers, Sirius offers 13 streams while XM offers only 11. Both include stations, such as CNN, FOX, Bloomberg, CNBC, and MSNBC. They both offer news in several language, predominantly Spanish. Nonetheless, you should never listen to Fox because it will make your ears bleed.

Analysis

With both services offering more than a few streams and thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of music and news, it is very difficult to choose which one is better. I depends solely on your likes and dislikes. Some people might subscribe to both because they just can choose one. I don’t recommend this however, as most of the streams are identical. You best bet is to flip a coin.

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Sirius Gets Serious

Posted by Videos Gone Viral Sunday, December 13, 2009 0 Comments


Author: Jonathan Baldwin

Sirius satellite radio has long been the underdog. Perhaps their name is a fitting match since the name Sirius comes from the "Dog star". The Sirius star is the brightest star in the sky, and Sirius aptly seeks the same place in the Radio industry. Yet, with XM Radio having millions more customers how will they do it?

Yet now, Sirius Radio has gotten serious. They hired on a professional research team, to literally follow people around all day, and watch them for an opportunity to better implement Sirius into their lives. Somehow I think it is odd that they need to study humans, but maybe corporations are that out of touch. At any rate, the move proved extremely successful. Producing a product that seems like it must have followed you and watched you too. The Sirius S50 is the product Sirius has unleashed. This new player is the creative response to the MyFi, and has tech critics everywhere in awe. It's essentially a handheld music player that, get this, will automatically load your favorite programming into memory whenever you load it into the docking station.

Simply amazing! Since it's launch prior to the holiday season, Sirius says they have stolen the momentum from XM and are actually gaining more customers than the larger XM Radio. Unless XM comes up with a counter product and fast, they could be facing a bleak future against Sirius who has gained momentum from the product, critical praise of their music selections, and with big enough step in the right direction they could deal the deathblow to XM.

The S50 I assume stands for Sirius-50 with the 50 representing the claimed 50 hours of music, which depends on the compression rate of the files stored. Even at 40 hours, that means 40 hours of quality programming from your favorite stations. That is, until RIAA stepped in out of concern for "music piracy" and made only one downloadable musical song per recording. Talk radio is not affected quite the same way. However, you can download your own MP3's onto the device, to fill the remaining time difference.

Even with the RIAA stepping in to try and stop it, the S50 is a pinnacle achievement, and will challenge XM to the core. XM will be hard pressed to develop a similar product, and are in danger of losing their advantage with one big push.

That's where Sirius' new bold marketing campaign steps in: "We know what you're thinking". A pretty bold and over-the-top statement, but it may be just what the doctor ordered. If they get enough customers curious to try look at the product, it will most likely ensnare them with it's simplistic beauty. Being able to download unknown music to your device that you will probably like is amazing just to think about. Say you like 80's rock, and come home from a day of work, plug in your Mp3 player, and it knows the two 80's stations you like, loads the music they were playing on it, and you're off to hours of enjoyable music.

With products like these, Sirius has the upper hand. With famous radio personalities like Howard Stern and Martha Stewart, a music selection most critics prefer over XM, and now the Sirius S50 wearable satellite player, it looks like XM will have to run for its money.

Sources: I. Laws and Order, II. The Car Junky, III. Videos Gone Viral

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Picking the Best Radar for Your Automobile

Posted by Videos Gone Viral Thursday, December 3, 2009 0 Comments

Author: John Narvith Barcarse


Folk have different opinions on what makes the best radar unit for your automobile. Naturally, there are several benefits inherent to all the different sorts of radar detectors, and it comes down to what your wants and wishes are. Use this manual to help choose the best radar for you.

One of the first things you have got to balance is how much you are able to afford to spend. The best radar for some people is the most affordable, while for others it is the strongest and therefore the most expensive. Think about how much money you have got to spend and you'll be able to make a fast judgment on some of the available styles.

As an example, the mounted radar units are always rated as being the best radar for complete protection. They are small and concealed away and they are extremely robust, offering protection against most types of radar and laser detection. However, their price and their permanency are drawbacks that many folks do not want to deal with.

Corded radar detectors plug into your cigarette lighter. For many folks this is the best radar choice because the units are extraordinarily strong, and don't cost a ton of cash. However, the drawback is the twine running to your outlet and the visibility of the unit itself.

A cordless radar detector is the best radar option when you would like the flexibility of being able to move the unit from one auto to another. This also allows you to easily store the unit away in a second's notice, without any signs being left in the dust. This may help appease law enforcement as well as protect you from thieves.

While these different styles all can be the best radar for different folks, there are plenty of other technical considerations you should concentrate on too. One of the most important is the general sensitivity that your radar unit features, as well as its sensitivity to different wavelengths and styles of radar and laser.

On top of sensitivity, you also need to give attention to selectivity, which is just as vital. You can consider the selectivity of your radar as the intelligence of the unit. It's what separates the real signals it is receiving from random electric waves and other noise. Even the most delicate radar unit will not be the best radar if it has poor selectivity, leading to many false alarms.

You have a lot to think about when it comes to which is the best radar for you and your car. You've got to consider the cost of different options, as well as the additional benefits that different styles have. The best radar will have a strong and broad understanding, and will additionally have a best selectivity to stop fake alerts that lead to complacency and trouble for you.


Sources: I. Laws and Order, II. The Car Junky, III. Videos Gone Viral

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Listen to Michael Jackson

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Author: John Narvith Barcarse




When many folks hear Michael Jackson, it is similar taking a journey down our own life histories. So many of us grew up with his songs that they're all eternally linked to specific memories or times in our lives. What do you think of when you listen to Michael Jackson?

Whether you grew up with Michael Jackson when he was in the Jackson five, or if you first learned of his music at a later point in his career, these songs became twisted with well-liked culture. They will always be a part of music history. His musical talent cannot be denied, irrespective of how much his life populated the tabloids as he got older.

Listening to his music brings back memories of going out with your mates, parties and love. His blockbuster hits like Thriller are still fun to hear. You can journey back in time when listening to these songs.

One can visit the Michael Jackson website to learn more details about this extraordinary artist. His music has touched us all in one form or another. Whether it was crying over the heartbreaking "Ben" or dancing to "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough," he was able to become part of all of our lives.

Michael Jackson's long career spanned almost 40 years. He planned a new concert tour at the time of his dying, so it is sure he had new music in mind. While we may never know what the future would have held, we are able to enjoy his past music as much as ever.

Whether or not you are a long time fan or only recently discovered his musical genius, Michael Jackson will bring plenty of entertainment into your life. Now is a great time to add more of his work to your record collections. Now that he has passed on, new albums are being compiled of his work that you can enjoy.

One of these new albums is the Michael Jackson final Collection. This giant set follows his complete career from childhood with the Jackson 5 to his last releases. It also includes a DVD of his music videos and concerts. Mixed with four full CDs of music, this collection is a must have for any one interested in music and music history.

As listen to Michael Jackson, you will be treated to the development of his song. You'll be able to understand how it changed as he grown as a human being and an artist. When you listen to Michael Jackson, you will be able to track his life in his song.

Sources: I. Laws and Order, II. The Car Junky, III. Videos Gone Viral

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Advantages of Satellite Radio

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Author: George Sandler


With satellite radio, you can now enjoy music without listening pleasure. When listeners pay income providers, there is no need to collect from advertisers. There are over 70 channels to choose the game, no matter where you are right now, at any time of day. There are static, with a radio service via satellite. You can expect to be a clear signal that digital technology is used.

Satellite radio tuners receive an influx of additional information signals which includes the artist name, song name and radio station. Each time a song is played, the related information are also displayed. If you happen to hear a beautiful song and I know the song name and artist, a look at the display panel will reveal the answers you seek.

These channels are completely uncensored! There are no beeps to be heard in the song. It is also updated traffic information and weather along the route. With this information in hand, you can plan your route back home after a long day at work. In case of national disasters and other stations can not transmit, satellite radio is the only source of information.

If you think that you should not pay for something you can easily get free, remember the times when you feel embarrassed by the advertising jingle continues, ensuring interrupting their favorite show! Terrestrial radio is not free either. The price paid by your time spent listening to these ads appear. For the modest price of $ 13 per month you get rid of those annoying infomercials.

There are no immediate plans to include video in the service. Sirius and XM services have made some interesting announcements on this topic. Often, people find comfort in knowing that the satellite radio allows them to enjoy hours of fun listening to your favorite show without being interrupted by advertising sponsors constant shape.

Sources: I. Laws and Order, II. The Car Junky, III. Videos Gone Viral

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