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| Features• 1GB storage capacity for up to 50 hours of music
• Up to 15 hours playback or five hours live XM radio on a single charge
• 1.7-inch full-color TFT LCD (180 x 180 pixel resolution)
• Record from live XM Satellite Radio, play back MP3 and WMA audio files
• One-year limited warranty
Good product, but has its limitationsMy wife got this for me as a Christmas gift. At first, I was skeptical--I had never heard of a portable XM unit (although it made total sense) and wasn't thrilled about the idea of paying for radio.
That said, I really like the Inno. It's compact--almost exactly the size of my candy bar cellphone. The sound is great. Reception will of course vary by location, but my house doesn't have an exposed southern window and still I'm getting maximum bars through a south wall on the home unit. The menu is quick to figure out and it's easy to manage recordings. The option of listening live vs. recording XM content is cool.
The major limitations have been discussed already, but I'll reiterate--if you want to do anything besides listen from the home unit through your stereo or listen through headphones on the go, be prepared to pay a significant amount extra for an additional home unit or a car adapter. The car adapter is ridiculously complicated, requiring hours of installation time and removal of interior panels in the car, etc. Why Pioneer would do it this way is beyond me.
The other limitation is a minor one, but from what I can tell there's no way to connect this unit to a home stereo through a line-in. It has to be through RCA cables. This doesn't make any sense to me, but that's seemingly the way it is. If I'm wrong on this, please let me know commentators.
Last thing is that I'm officially a XM/Sirius convert. For fifty cents a day, it's tough to beat all the music programming plus sports that the two satellite nets provide. Now that they're joined and you can get everything in one package, it's awesome.
My husband loves it!!!I got this as a Christmas gift for my husband. He takes it everywhere with him and gets good reception. He uses it when he exercises or when he needs a news update at work. The only time he has had some trouble with reception was at our daughter's house in the hills of West Virginia but he found it worked perfectly in our bedroom there. His phone doesn't work there at all. I believe this was his favorite gift.
Is this unit for you? Yes and no.I was new to satellite radio, so I read every review here and elsewhere before taking the plunge. If you're a noob and want to research this unit (and Sirius XM), you should do the same. If you just need a quick pro-and-con review, here you go.
Pro: The Inno2 is a good, solid, small receiver. Much thought went into its design and features. It can record up to 50 hours of XM content, which is quite nice, and/or you can put your own music onto it as well. I am well satisfied with it (and with the Sirius XM service).
Con: It's not the Inno2's fault, but reception is the must frustrating aspect of satellite radio. If you're looking for a radio you can use out of the box with problem-free reception both indoors and out, satellite radio may not be for you. Reception quality will depend upon where you live. Indoors, you will most likely need the external antenna (supplied). Used outdoors, the unit's stubby antenna works well enough in the suburbs; some -- and especially city dwellers -- will likely be frustrated unless they spring for the Belkin antenna headphones. And if you plan to use the Inno2 in the car, the car kit is all but mandatory. Once you adapt, reception's not a big issue.
Pro: The Inno2 has a small color screen which displays the song & artist; this is very useful.
Con: the channel guide crams too much into the small space; if your eyesight isn't good, it's difficult to read - especially while driving.
Overall, this is a nice unit with good features at a decent price. (Which you should monitor; it rises and falls periodically.)
What a super sound from something so tiny!I was really surprized to hear the QUALITY of sound that comes from this little XM radio. I live in the boonies and without any additional antennas, I can almost always get 2 or 3 bars in the middle of the house!
Excellent purchase and quality.
Poor receptionThis satellite radio is a disappointment. It gets no reception indoors. I have to go outside to listen (often in the rain). Pioneer recommended I buy an earphone antenna which I did. Now reception is slightly better. I can listen if I stand at a south window. Pioneer should issue a warning that reception is limited in some areas.
Product DescriptionTake a listen to our latest innovation, the Pioneer inno. Small in size, big on features, it's the first satellite radio that plays MP3s and WMAs. You heard right; now you can select and record from over 170 crystal-clear channels of live XM radio or play your own MP3/WMA mix. Anytime you want, at home or on the road, hear talk radio, college sports, Major League Baseball, NASCAR and any kind of music you choose. That's unheard of variety and options. And innovation, now available with the Pioneer inno. Create your own playlists / Manage playlists and files without a computer Bookmark the songs you like and purchase with XM + Napster Schedule recordings in advance, so you never miss your favorite programs Artists and TuneSelect alerts you when your favorite song or artists is played Unit Weight 128 Grams ( 4.5 ounces); Actual Size 2.2 W x 3.7 H x 0.6 D Portable Satellite Radio Warranty 1 Year Parts and Labor Rechargeable Battery Warranty 90 Days Parts and Labor Rechargeable battery power rating - Battery Capacity 1750 mAh / Life per charge - Battery Time 15 Hours Playback time / 5 Hours Live XM System Requirements for CD/ROM Applications Windows XP or Windows 2000. Internal Explorer 5.1 or higher, Windows Media Player 9 or higher, minimum of 67 MB RAM, 13 MB hard-drive space. The following Operation Systems are not supported - Windows 95, 98, NT, ME and Mac OS Complies with XM2Go 1-Year Limited Warranty XM service requires subscription with XM satellite radio network Optional car and home kits available
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