Xirius Radio

SmootSmack · 02-19-2007, 03:04 PM

Long rumored merger expected to be announced today

ABC News: XM and Sirius to Announce Merger Today

Daseal · 02-19-2007, 03:28 PM

Interesting. Wonder how this will change my beloved Sirius!

mredskins · 02-19-2007, 05:16 PM

I think sirius is the clear winner in this battle.

FRPLG · 02-19-2007, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mredskins

I think sirius is the clear winner in this battle.

How so? Only cursory details have been revealed.

mredskins · 02-19-2007, 05:58 PM

I mean in programming. I enjoy Sirius better then XM>

That Guy · 02-19-2007, 06:18 PM

how many channels and what's the new price? do you get the nfl, nba, nhl, and mlb now?

FRPLG · 02-19-2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by That Guy

how many channels and what's the new price? do you get the nfl, nba, nhl, and mlb now?

I dont think those details have been revealed yet. probably not even worked out. I wonder what the chances of this getting okayed by the FCC io. Or even the SEC.

That Guy · 02-19-2007, 06:28 PM

i don't think they have any monopoly issues (am/fm still work fine, as do cd/mp3 players), and the savings on satellites alone would make it a good idea.

SmootSmack · 02-19-2007, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by That Guy

i don't think they have any monopoly issues (am/fm still work fine, as do cd/mp3 players), and the savings on satellites alone would make it a good idea.

Well there's this from just a month ago

"Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. wouldn't win approval of a merger under current U.S. Federal Communications Commission rules, agency Chairman Kevin Martin said today."

That Guy · 02-19-2007, 06:54 PM

oh, well, i guess there's that.

saden1 · 02-19-2007, 07:25 PM

XM shareholders are going to make a killing tomorrow ($3 per share).

BDBohnzie · 02-20-2007, 09:29 AM

From the press release on the Sirius website, consumers will be able to pick and choose their programming options (a la carte)...I'm guessing that all the sports that have contracts with one or the other will be available. But as stated, they have to be approved first.

And yes, while there is still AM/FM, Ipods, CDs, etc., Satellite Radio provides another constant media outlet, no matter where you are in the country, you'll get the same channels as you would at home. AM/FM and HD Radio can't provide that.

And I look at it this way, for the price of 1 CD, or 3 $tarbuck$ high tier coffees, you can have a month's worth of programming.

jbcjr14 · 02-20-2007, 09:53 AM

Just don't take my NFL and Howard Stern away and I will be happy with this deal!

12thMan · 02-20-2007, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by saden1

XM shareholders are going to make a killing tomorrow ($3 per share).

Stock will probably open up about $2.70 per/shr.

brent · 02-20-2007, 04:03 PM

One covers the Redskins (although not nearly enough) and other NFL teams 24x7. The other doesn't.

End of story.

Long live Sirius!!

02-19-2007, 03:04 PM	#1
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Xirius Radio Long rumored merger expected to be announced today ABC News: XM and Sirius to Announce Merger Today __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

02-19-2007, 03:28 PM	#2
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	Re: Xirius Radio Interesting. Wonder how this will change my beloved Sirius! __________________ Best. Player. Available.

02-19-2007, 05:16 PM	#3
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,801	Re: Xirius Radio I think sirius is the clear winner in this battle.

02-19-2007, 05:58 PM	#5
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,801	Re: Xirius Radio I mean in programming. I enjoy Sirius better then XM>

02-19-2007, 06:18 PM	#6
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Xirius Radio how many channels and what's the new price? do you get the nfl, nba, nhl, and mlb now?

02-19-2007, 06:28 PM	#8
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Xirius Radio i don't think they have any monopoly issues (am/fm still work fine, as do cd/mp3 players), and the savings on satellites alone would make it a good idea.

02-19-2007, 06:54 PM	#10
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Xirius Radio oh, well, i guess there's that.

02-19-2007, 07:25 PM	#11
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: Xirius Radio XM shareholders are going to make a killing tomorrow ($3 per share). __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

02-20-2007, 09:29 AM	#12
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 45 Posts: 4,628	Re: Xirius Radio From the press release on the Sirius website, consumers will be able to pick and choose their programming options (a la carte)...I'm guessing that all the sports that have contracts with one or the other will be available. But as stated, they have to be approved first. And yes, while there is still AM/FM, Ipods, CDs, etc., Satellite Radio provides another constant media outlet, no matter where you are in the country, you'll get the same channels as you would at home. AM/FM and HD Radio can't provide that. And I look at it this way, for the price of 1 CD, or 3 $tarbuck$ high tier coffees, you can have a month's worth of programming. __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

02-20-2007, 09:53 AM	#13
jbcjr14 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Age: 54 Posts: 2,015	Re: Xirius Radio Just don't take my NFL and Howard Stern away and I will be happy with this deal! __________________ "Work Harder: millions on welfare are counting on you" - Obama 2009 address to Congress.

02-20-2007, 04:03 PM	#15
brent Special Teams Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 113	Re: Xirius Radio One covers the Redskins (although not nearly enough) and other NFL teams 24x7. The other doesn't. End of story. Long live Sirius!!

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