Ok...My preliminary search has produced the following:

*Both products are very comparable

*I'll be able to enjoy more NPR broadcasts via Sirius than XM.

*Each offers plenty of news & sports talk choices

*The music choices are also broad and don't really differentiate themselves that much IMO

*Sirius is more expensive monthly, by $2 or so...no big difference

The unit I'm looking at most seriously is called the (Sirius)Orbiter 4000 which sells for $100.00 The vehicle kit runs another $50 bucks. Much less than I expected to pay...

Any specific comments from our electronics retailer (frankieve?) about this unit?

One thing that does appeal to me is ease of installation. Apparently all I have to do is install the antenna, plug my base unit into my cigarette lighter and turn my FM dial to a certain frequency...Other units, mostly XM ones involved alot more wiring ...which I'm not interested in.

Regarding Stern...I'll give him points for self promotion, but I think he's more style than substance...and I don't think he'd argue the point either, lol..

Thanks for all the feedback

Bill in Dayton

The newer XM units now have built in FM mods also.

The newer Delphi piece have built in memory of up to 30 minutes,

Most of the units are similar, I carry all of the products, I haven't had any bad expereinces to give you an thumbs up on one or another.

The one thing is to make sure all you bases are covered, home kit, multiple car kits, boom box, and the look, make sure you like the look, cause you will be looking at it alot.

Give me some model numbers and I'll get you some prices

Frank-

See previous posting for model I'm looking hard at...

Let me know on your prices...

email me at corfieldb@aol.com

Thanks!

Bill

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