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WDEagle
- Senior Member - 3K
posted: Jan. 1, 2006 @ 10:04a 
JediFreeStuff said:Why the heck XM make you activate over the phone??
You CAN activate over the internet. It's just that the great deals (3 months free or 77/year) can only be done over the phone.
I'll dial a few numbers to get something free or ~ 50% off.
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Charlieman
- Member
posted: Jan. 1, 2006 @ 10:58a
suezyque said:XMSCION03, call it in and get not only free activation, but your first 3 months are FREE. Many of us on FW have done this successfully, myself included.
Got one for my dad on a 17.00 deal before Christmas the scion deal worked a few days ago! Woot! |
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JRogers099
- Shopaholic Member
posted: Jan. 1, 2006 @ 12:26p
Just heard on XM that they extended the free activation via web until January 3rd for anyone who missed the offer. |
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Tshirt
- Happy Member
posted: Jan. 2, 2006 @ 8:30a
Just called xm and used OEM001NNA.
The code is still active on jan 02 2006.
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steveme
- Senior Member - 2K
posted: Jan. 2, 2006 @ 9:04a
Klingsor said:I don't get it. Why would anyone pay for a subscription service for radio? We have podcasts, 100gb HD MP3 players, FM radio receivers, and a slew of adapters. I was driving with a friend cross country, and was all pepped on the idea of satellite radio, and I found as little interesting programming on XM as I did on the normal radio. Middling and uninspired, but with no commercials. Granted, I don't give a hoot about team sports, nor Howard Stern...
And you guys are supposed to be thrifty and saavy. Is there something I'm missing?
Everyone thinks this way until they actually get it. Although I do agree 12 dollars a month is a little pricey. 77 a year is workable. Plan on spending a lot of time driving for you to get your moneys worth.
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red69
- Member
posted: Jan. 2, 2006 @ 5:07p
I just got off the phone with XM and was able to get the $77/yr deal. I was switching receivers and was just renewing. Called 4x before I got someone who knew what I was talking about. I didn't need the code only mentioned the deal and no problem. Also mentioned the 3 free months and got that too! Thanks FW! |
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WDEagle
- Senior Member - 3K
posted: Jan. 2, 2006 @ 10:44p
steveme said:Klingsor said:I don't get it. Why would anyone pay for a subscription service for radio? We have podcasts, 100gb HD MP3 players, FM radio receivers, and a slew of adapters. I was driving with a friend cross country, and was all pepped on the idea of satellite radio, and I found as little interesting programming on XM as I did on the normal radio. Middling and uninspired, but with no commercials. Granted, I don't give a hoot about team sports, nor Howard Stern...
And you guys are supposed to be thrifty and saavy. Is there something I'm missing? Plan on spending a lot of time driving for you to get your moneys worth.
Don't forget the home kit for using the receiver in the house, office, etc. along with the XM feed via the internet.
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beefcake2006
- Broke Member
posted: Jan. 3, 2006 @ 3:11p
I called XM to activate my Audiovox XCS9, and was able to use the code OEM001NNA (3 months free & free activation), but could not get the $77/year promo. |
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berite100
- Broke Member
posted: Jan. 3, 2006 @ 3:35p
i guess after three months no more xm for me. unless there is another deal for 77/year. |
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nynate
- Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jan. 8, 2006 @ 2:50p
steveme said:Klingsor said:I don't get it. Why would anyone pay for a subscription service for radio? We have podcasts, 100gb HD MP3 players, FM radio receivers, and a slew of adapters. I was driving with a friend cross country, and was all pepped on the idea of satellite radio, and I found as little interesting programming on XM as I did on the normal radio. Middling and uninspired, but with no commercials. Granted, I don't give a hoot about team sports, nor Howard Stern...
And you guys are supposed to be thrifty and saavy. Is there something I'm missing?
Everyone thinks this way until they actually get it. Although I do agree 12 dollars a month is a little pricey. 77 a year is workable. Plan on spending a lot of time driving for you to get your moneys worth.
Even at $12 a month its a lot cheaper and less time consuming than "LEGALLY" filling your MP3 player with music 
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namlook
- Senior Member - 6K
posted: Jan. 8, 2006 @ 3:42p
nynate said:
Even at $12 a month its a lot cheaper and less time consuming than "LEGALLY" filling your MP3 player with music
Apples and oranges though. With MP3 you listen to the songs you want (and in better sound quality) rather than what is randomly broadcast. |
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wolfsmane
- Tired Member
posted: Jan. 8, 2006 @ 3:44p
USUALLY, if you have cancelled service, they'll call you up
and offer a good deal.
but, as always, YMMV |
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Whatatay
- Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jan. 8, 2006 @ 3:55p
Cancelled in November. Haven't heard anything from XM. |
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JediFreeStuff
- Senior Member - 2K
posted: Jan. 8, 2006 @ 5:42p
Is free activation still good?
If not, please put Dead in the title. |
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nynate
- Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jan. 8, 2006 @ 6:09p
namlook said:nynate said:
Even at $12 a month its a lot cheaper and less time consuming than "LEGALLY" filling your MP3 player with music
Apples and oranges though. With MP3 you listen to the songs you want (and in better sound quality) rather than what is randomly broadcast.
I can't dispute the sound quality. Thats the only thing i'm somewhat disappointed about. XM are coming out with an HD version soon but it will require the latest HD receivers. Just hope they dont decide to charge more for the HD service. I also read somewhere that the new receivers will be MP3 players as well. |
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rdnzl
- Cranky Member
posted: Jan. 9, 2006 @ 6:48p
DonJuanPablo said:I just gave the promo code 'OEM001NNA' over the phone and got 3 months free, no activation on my Roady2 ($20). No credit card needed.
I also just did this. I was told the promotion code was active until Feb 2007, so have fun y'all.
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kekeli
- Member
posted: Jan. 9, 2006 @ 8:59p
The XM radio I got is Audiovox XCS9 Combo Pack from CC. The salesman in store told em to get a home kit which is about $30. I hope I can use it without buying the home kit. Is it possible?
I heard that this unit is powered only by car plug. Is there any converter with cheaper price than $30 that can be used on this unit?
Thanks a lot!
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nynate
- Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jan. 9, 2006 @ 9:03p
Slightly OT: Delphi just send me a replacement battery for my MyFi. There's a recall on the original battery that came with the device. Pretty good service if you ask me. Didnt even know about this. Look out for it in the mail. Apparently its being sent to active XM MyFi's. |
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fenian
- Addicted Member
posted: Jan. 10, 2006 @ 4:43a
kekeli said:The XM radio I got is Audiovox XCS9 Combo Pack from CC. The salesman in store told em to get a home kit which is about $30. I hope I can use it without buying the home kit. Is it possible?
I heard that this unit is powered only by car plug. Is there any converter with cheaper price than $30 that can be used on this unit?
Thanks a lot!
There is a home kit for the Audiovox XCS9. It goes cost around $30. BTW, this is a great unit! I have one as well. |
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kraut
- Senior Member
posted: Jan. 10, 2006 @ 8:52a
kekeli said:The XM radio I got is Audiovox XCS9 Combo Pack from CC. The salesman in store told em to get a home kit which is about $30. I hope I can use it without buying the home kit. Is it possible?
I heard that this unit is powered only by car plug. Is there any converter with cheaper price than $30 that can be used on this unit?
Thanks a lot!
Yes, it will work without the home kit. The car cradle has a flat base so it will sit on a desk, table, etc. You can use the car antenna (though in my experience, the home antenna works better) and a power supply like this one at link.
You might also try rat shack for an equivalent.
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