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Delphi MyFi XM2Go

REVIEW DATE:12.15.04

Delphi MyFi XM2Go

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By Bill Howard

The Walkman concept has evolved in 25 years from cassette player through radio, CD, and MP3 player. Here's the latest: A portable satellite radio that fits in the palm of your hand and doesn't need an external antenna or power—just headphones. It's the Delphi MyFi, a 7-ounce XM2GO satellite radio receiver that records up to 5 hours of your favorite music for playback. It works in your car as well. But the MyFi has two flaws: It cuts off the start of recorded songs, and it has poor reception indoors. And at $350 plus $9.99 a month for the service, it isn't cheap.
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Delphi Corp.

http://www.delphi.com/products

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $350.00 Street
  • Type: Mobile
  • Service: XM

Bottom Line

The Delphi MyFi XM2Go is the first self-contained portable satellite radio receiver. Just plug in headphones and use it anywhere to hear XM radio. It's not cheap, but there's nothing else like it—so far.

Pros

XM radio on the go. Integrates an antenna and battery for 5 hours of truly portable operation. Has a capture button to save favorite songs (5 hours worth), with each song stored individually. Included mounts, antennas for home, car, and walking around.

Cons

Poor reception indoors using integrated antenna. Record feature misses the beginning few seconds of a song as it prepares to record. Array of included accessories is initially confusing. Shiny, slippery chrome faceplate. Home docking module feels insubstantial.

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