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Pat Logsdon
04-01-2004, 07:30 PM
<img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/logsdon_20040401_xm9000.jpg" /> <br /><br />It seems as though Delphi has really decided to make a push for the mobile market! SPT <a href="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=37294&amp;sid=88377b7e43c677eda26d61444ad3fd96">just reported</a> that Delphi &amp; Orange have partnered to create an SD XM Radio card, and now we've received a press release that shows the new XM9000. The XM radio is integrated into the upcoming 6300! 8O <br /><br />Don't start frolicking yet, though! Anonymous sources report that there are a few bugs in the demo units that HP has been sending out. For example, while HP has managed to keep the phone functionality largely intact, testers have reported hearing hideous screeching sounds when the phone and radio are on at the same time. Strangely enough, these problems seem to crop up only when a Celine Dion song is playing...

dma1965
04-01-2004, 07:33 PM
Good one! And on April 1st no less! :D

piperpilot
04-01-2004, 07:34 PM
testers have reported hearing hideous screeching sounds when the phone and radio are on at the same time. Strangely enough, these problems seem to crop up only when a Celine Dion song is playing...

I would NEVER tune into a station that plays Celine Dion, so I guess the XM9000 would work out just fine for me :D

guilmon
04-01-2004, 07:37 PM
Heh, wouldn't be a bad idea, but it would definetly not be the most convenient thing for those with SD slots of the sides of their devices. Maybe a CF card. Well, you never know... :D

Thinkingmandavid
04-01-2004, 07:47 PM
Well the noise is for certain not good. I like celine deon, but not everyday, only when I am actually in the mood. mmm, not often. More into RUSH :grinning devil:
If it ever did come with the XM radio, I wonder how that would affect battery life?

ucfgrad93
04-01-2004, 07:50 PM
I'd buy it as long as I can tune into Fox News.

piperpilot
04-01-2004, 07:51 PM
I'd buy it as long as I can tune into Fox News.

Nice! A kindred spirit!

lonesniper
04-01-2004, 08:02 PM
SMT just reported
I thought the abbrivation would have been SPT (Smart Phone Thoughts).
Can we have an official ruling on TMS (Thoughts Media Sites) abbrivations please??? Because I am not sure what I am supposed to use now.

Thanks.

Past Device - Handspring visor. Current Device - HP 2215 iPAQ. Future Device - OQO!!!!!

Janak Parekh
04-01-2004, 08:16 PM
I thought the abbrivation would have been SPT (Smart Phone Thoughts).
It is. I fixed it.

--janak

Jason Dunn
04-01-2004, 08:29 PM
I thought the abbrivation would have been SPT (Smart Phone Thoughts).Can we have an official ruling on TMS (Thoughts Media Sites) abbrivations please??? Because I am not sure what I am supposed to use now.

Pocket PC Thoughts = PPCT
Smartphone Thoughts = SPT
Digital Media Thoughts = DMT

lonesniper
04-01-2004, 08:37 PM
Thanks for the clarification. You will have enough abbreviations to play Scrabble soon :D

MrPlastic
04-01-2004, 08:40 PM
Hey! You guys stole my idea! I've even written to XM to pitch it! (true story that involved waaaay too much coffee). In all honesty, Samsung has developed a chip that is designed for Satellite communications, so don't be surprised if we see this service become a reality on various types of handhelds.....

piperpilot
04-01-2004, 08:42 PM
I would definitely buy one. A terrific idea.

MrPlastic
04-02-2004, 10:59 PM
See, would I lie to you? http://www.sirius.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Sirius/CachedPage&c=OpenPosition&cid=1065475751787

Anybody want to help engineer my dream device? XM has a similar job opening at their site!

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