Pioneer Inno XM2go - Orbitcast Review
Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at 4:21 PM
Tags: 2, XM
And now finally the Orbitcast Review of the Pioneer Inno. My hopes are to answer everyone's questions with this article, and to give some insight into the philosophy behind the new XM2go units. I also want this to be the single place you need to go to find out everything about this unit - so I'll be updating this post with everything we learn along the way with answers to any questions people have.
I truly feel this is a revolutionary device. Comparing it to the iPod doesn't do it justice. The iPod is only as good as the content stored on it, and while I have respect for the iPod, it doesn't compare. The level of simplicity merged with the incredible amount of control, truly makes the Pioneer Inno a disruptive piece of technology.
But enough of this palaver, onto the features:
- Record and store up to 50 hours of music and XM programming when 100% of memory is allocated to XM content. I'll explain more on this shortly.
- Store and Mix individual XM Tracks with your own MP3s & WMA digital music files
- Create instant playlists (no PC required)
- Browse, purchase, get recommendations, and manage playlists with XM + Napster
- Includes home kit & earbuds
So what comes in the box?
Aside from the Pioneer Inno itself, you get a Home Docking Station, Home Antenna (which is smaller than the previous generation XM2go antenna), a set of in-ear Earbuds with various sizes of plugs, Carrying Case/Holster, a remote, AC Power Adapter, standard USB and RCA cables, a Travel Power Cable for charging away from the dock, a removable Battery and the XM+Napster software.
Form Factor
The first impression you get is how "solid" the Pioneer Inno feels when you hold the device. Compared to the previous XM2go units - which sort of felt "hollow" - you can tell that the engineers used up every bit of available space. Even with that said, it doesn't get hot after hours of use. I have the backlight on permanently and have been playing with it straight and it's only slightly warm to the touch. I don't know how they do it.
The actual feel of the unit is very comfortable as well. Not too big and not too small. Weight is comfortable at 4.5 ounces. The buttons are laid out very ergonomically - no more thumb cramps as you're trying to scroll through channels. Everything is handled through the XM Button and Arrow buttons. Those migrating over from previous XM2go units may need to reprogram themselves a little (volume is on the side now) - but those who are used to the iPod's click-wheel will be right at home.
When you plug the Inno into the Home Dock, or the Car Dock, the display automagically flips horizontally and the Arrow controls switch over as well. All very seamless and natural.
Anyone with a previous generation XM2go has accidentally shut off the unit with the power button on the side, now instead of it being a button, it's a switch that doesn't protrude out and takes a concentrated effort to manipulate. And of course, if you want to lock it down, there's a "Hold" switch.
Sound Quality
The next aspect to point out is the sound quality of the Earbuds that come with the Inno. These things have an incredible level of depth, especially for "stock" headphones. If you hated the MyFi headphones, you will not be disappointed with these. I do have to warn that these can get pretty loud, and since they're in-ear earbuds, they cancel out a lot of background noise - if you'll be listening in an area where you need to hear things around you, I'd opt for using the smaller ear inserts.
Signal Reception
Reception seems very much improved from the old XM2go units. I commute from NYC to New Haven, CT, and the number and length of dropouts what signficantly reduced. There were areas where my AirWare would dropout consistently (going over a drawbridge with no terrestrial signal and lots of interference overhead is a great example), and the Inno didn't drop out AT ALL. I was very impressed. Read more info on the Sarantel SkyTune antenna used with the Pioneer Inno and Samsung Helix. I'll do a more scientific comparison of reception strength shortly.
FM Modulator
As with most satellite radio receivers nowadays, the Pioneer Inno comes with a built-in FM Transmitter. One really nice thing about it though, is that you have 100-frequencies to choose from.
Recording and Managing Content
Recording is an extremely intuitive process now. There's absolutely no limit to the number of scheduled sessions you can record. Don't want to miss Artist Confidential or a concert coming up in a couple weeks? No problem. Just specify a date, time, and channel directly from the unit or, if you prefer, through the XM+Napster interface.
The "complex simplicity" really shines through here. The ability to take complicated tasks, and simplify them is truly an artform. Managing content is one of those types of tasks and XM pulls it off perfectly. All the managing abilities are completely contained within the unit - you don't ever need to connect to a computer to get the full use any features. If you want to record an entire channel, without limit, you simply select "record channel" and you're done. Simple as that. Each song is separated into an individual track, and you can go through an delete songs you don't like. You can also "lock" songs you want to protect so you ensure you can never overwrite them with a scheduled recording.
Tip: as a shortcut, you don't need to go through the menu system to start recording a song, just press and hold the XM button until you see "Recording..." and you're good to go.
Scrolling through your recorded content isn't a chore either. When you click and hold the Down-Arrow, the longer you hold it, the faster it scrolls down.
Fast-Forward and Rewind
Ah, finally the XM2go lets you fast-forward and rewind within your stored content. Click and hold the Right-Arrow and it begins fast-forwarding, the same with the Left-Arrow to rewind - skipping along in 5-second intervals.
10-Minute Buffer (yes, 10 minutes)
Holy moly, I almost forgot to include this. If you're listening to a single channel, and you forget to record a song from the beginning - no worries. The Inno will capture the entire song up to 10 minutes after the song has started.
"Virtual Keypad"
You'll obviously note a lack of numeric buttons on the Inno, that's because everything is controlled by the XM button and the Arrow Buttons. But if you rather just enter in a channel number instead of scrolling around the place, just hit the Left-Arrow (think the "Back" button in your browser) and the "Virtual Keypad" pops up.
If you're in the car driving, no worries, the remote has a full numeric keypad already there.
Organizing it All
The Inno doesn't just let you record separate tracks. It also allows for separating of content into different Playlists within the device. Want to keep your Rock separate from your News? No problem. If that wasn't good enough, it lets you Search for tracks according to artist, category, channel, or recording session. All from within the device.
XM+Napster 
This was an important aspect for me. While working soley within the device was completely natural, I was concerned that the interface with the computer wouldn't be. I was pleasantly surprised. I've always been a fan of iTunes and it's approach to managing MP3s (of which I have a fair number of) and XM+Napster is actually very similar. Very nice and important as iTunes has become the defacto standard for managing digital audio content.
After installing the XM+Napster Light software (XM+Napster Light is free and lets you completely manage your own and XM's content, no additional subscription is required), just plug-in the Inno through the USB port, and the device is instantly recognized. Through this, you can mix your own MP3 library with the XM Tracks recorded on the Inno. I had XM+Napster import in my existing library of MP3s (5,000+) - be warned, if you have a huge library, this may take some time.
One big plus about XM+Napster is that you can access XM Radio Online through the interface. I don't know whether it'll time-out like the web-based version though. Will update when I know more.
Viewing "All Tracks" shows all the content on the Inno, with icons to indicate whether it was recorded off the satellites, copied from your own library, or Bookmarked off the Inno and purchased through Napster. Copying songs to the Inno is simply done by dragging and dropping songs from your Library to the corner.
Bookmarking and purchasing songs is a piece of cake. You actually don't even need to "Bookmark" the song - just recording it on the Inno also allows the option to purchase it through Napster. Cost is $0.99 per song - again, no subscription to Napster To Go is required.
Aside from copying and sorting, the XM+Napster interface lets you control recording sessions on your Inno - just for those control freaks who would rather schedule things on their computer instead.
Is there any DRM?Not really. Yes there is. All XM content is available to you, for an unlimited amount of time, as long as you're subscribed to XM. The Inno needs to connect to the XM Satellite Radio signal for at least 8 hours each month to verify that you are in fact a subscriber. This obviously is some RIAA mandated "feature" - but for most of us, we're not looking to drop our subscriptions anytime soon. :)
Obviously any content you buy from Napster is subject to Napster's own DRM scheme (which allows for three computers to have access to songs), and any content that's recorded off of the XM Satellite stream is contained within the Inno alone. You're free to delete and organize it, but I'm told it's "impossible" to hijack the content off the device.
There's one thing to I need to point out about the storage of your own content versus XM content though. The unit has two modes - the ability to dedicate 100% of the storage capability to XM recorded content, or the ability to partition a 50/50 storage. In a 50/50 partition, you get half of the units storage dedicated to your own content. Considering the level of control given for XM recorded content, this really isn't a bad thing. You can dedicate half of the device's storage to your absolute favorite songs that you always want to take with you, while the other half is downloaded from the birds. Switching from 100% to 50/50 will wipe all the content stored, so make the decision early or be prepared to lose your stuff if you change your mind. For testing purposes, I'm sticking with 50/50 right now, but as a more permanent solution I think I'll want to be at 100%.
Battery Life
No where in the documentation can I find an indication of battery life. So I'm going to have to come back and update this part once I know for sure. I can say that after 3 solid hours of playing with the Inno, I was at maybe 80% battery strength. Not too shabby at all, but not scientific as I've been plugging and unplugging the unit from the dock.
UPDATED: 5.5 hours live playback battery life and 15+ hours recorded playback battery life.
What Accessories are there?
I only got the chance to play with the Belkin Leather Folio Case and the Antenna Headphones. A funny thing about consumer electronics is that even after plunking down hard earned cash on a device, we all want to accessorize it. The Folio Case is pretty damn cool. It's very classy, made with real leather (smell included) and a slick magnetic fastener. All the buttons, including the volume/power buttons and the plug-in port on the sides, are fully accessable, while the screen is protected. The Carry Case that comes with the Inno is nice, and definitely does the trick, but the Folio Case just takes it to another level.
Then there's the Antenna Headphones. Oddly comfortable, though they don't look like it. The antenna is integrated into the top of them, so for those situations when you want to keep your Inno protected in your coat pocket, you're sure to get clean reception. They include a longer cord than the standard earbuds, with inline volume control as well. Nice. One weird thing to note: if you plug in the regular earbuds, they override the Antenna Headphones. You'd figure it'd be the opposite, but hey I found it interesting.
Is this an iPod Killer?
It's been nearly 5 years since the iPod was first introduced, and it has yet to be
"killed" yet. I really don't want to call this an iPod Killer, because it's like apples and oranges.
The Inno isn't about just listening to hoards and hoards of music like the iPod is. This is an evolution in audio engagement. This unit will be attractive to the novice who just wants to listen to "something," to the intermediate who has a small library of digital music but is sick of listening to the same content repeatedly, and finally to the digital music aficionado who wants absolute control. The key here is discovery. And the Inno is an enabler for this discovery.
Ok, I think that's everything I can think of for now. Any questions?
If you haven't seen the video already, go here and watch a full video walk-through of the Pioneer Inno's interface. Want to see how it sizes up against the previous XM2go units? Go here for the side-by-side photo comparisons.
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Will the INNO work on a jet airliner (thru the windows,etc.), or is it line of site only?
Posted by: gary mack | June 15, 2006 6:21 PM
Ryan (and others),
I just received my Inno and I am very excited to begin using it. However, I am disturbed to find out that I may need the car kit to activate the FM transmitter.
Is there any other way to activate the built in FM transmitter other than using the car kit.
I drive different vehicles frequently and was hoping to be able to throw the Inno on the dash and tune in the car radio to receive my XM and mp3 content.
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!
Posted by: Anonymous Coward | June 19, 2006 12:35 AM
The FM transmitter does not work unless you buy a bulky car kit that includes, gasp, a cassette apapter? Do they make cars with cassette players any more? The stand out feature of this little "toy" was that I could toss it in the cup holder and be listening to XM in my car, no wires, no docks, no clutter. Too bad that isnt the case. The car dock is bigger than any number of small fm transmitters that could plug into the headphone jack, so what is the point of the internal transmitter? Im lost. If anyone out there knows how to enable the transmitter without the dock I am ready to hack this toy.
Posted by: Ian | July 18, 2006 2:36 PM
I am looking for a XM home system that will allow me to connect to my in home speaker system. XM suggested that I purchase the INNO or Helix. Can you connect speaker cables to the INNO for in home use or can you only use a headphone style plug like computer speakers?
Posted by: Jeff McClung | July 19, 2006 9:58 AM
Is there a way to legally get your XM recorded songs onto your laptop from the inno?
Thanks
Posted by: Tim | July 19, 2006 10:44 PM
I bought a Inno 30 days ago and I am returning it today for a refund. I love everything about it except the reception, IT SUCKS! I have been using a Roady in my car and on a motorcycle for over two years now, and have been happy with the performance. I was hoping the Inno would give me more portability and a volume control. Using the Inno with the home antenna on the dash, driving on the highway with not a building or tree in sight to block the signal, you could never count a good signal for more than a minute or two at a time. At home I couldn't find a window in the house to place the home antenna that I could get a signal strength of more than one bar on the meter. The Inno is a neat receiver that I didn't hesitate paying a high price for, if it only would lock on a hold a signal.
Posted by: Paul H | July 21, 2006 8:33 PM
ya stream them and use a recorder like adobe audition to record it to a mp3 or ogg or whatever you want
Posted by: adfs | August 6, 2006 9:06 PM
The remote is terrible, it's too small I'm always pushing the wrong thing on the ring at the top. The one that came with the car kit didn't even work. Also the power switch on the unit has to be pushed several times before it will turn on or off.
Posted by: chris pace | August 6, 2006 11:39 PM
i have found some older innos that have the 1.05 firmware on them......if i buy one of these that still has the built in fm Transmitter unlocked will it work ok??? or does it have to be updated to work correct????? being able to take this little thing from one car to another without have to have the car kit is what im looking for....that and sit it in one room of the house and get xm on all the radios in the house...can someone help me out on this???? i have asked xm if the old firmware would work.....they told me they didn't know.....gave me pioneer's number to call....pioneer said....that they didn't know.....so if anyone has one that is work just great on the old firmware 1.05 please just let me know.....many thanks
Posted by: patrick | September 2, 2006 3:22 PM
I’ve had my Inno for a little over a month and I live in the Washington, DC area. I don’t need an external antenna in this area to get reception, but do need an antenna when I’m on the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay. I even put it in my pocket with the stub antenna sticking out and it works great (around DC). I use it in my office (downtown Bethesda, 9th floor, cube 2 deep from the window) with no problems and no need for an external antenna. Driving around reception only drops out when going by trees that are blocking the satellite signal and there aren’t terrestrial repeaters around. Bridges usually aren’t even a problem in DC area. I wish it had more than 1GB storage, but even the iPod started out small. I like the recorded content/mp3’s for when I’m on the metro or on a plane. I tried getting a signal on a flight and it didn’t work.
Firmware – apparently mine wasn’t up to date, either. But once you connect your Inno to the internet, it automatically updates the firmware.
And yes, you have to buy the car kit to get your Inno to transmit to the radio. So when I take my Inno on the boat, or in another car, I have to take my car dock with me. I’ve heard that FM transmitters can really drain the battery, so that may be why it works the way it does. I’ve never had someone else’s FM transmission take over my transmission, but the Inno also lets you use any frequency so I use a setting out of the normal range.
As for home stereo, I keep a cord plugged into one of my outputs and plug it into the headphone jack. Don’t even need the home dock unless I want to charge it (but don’t even need the dock for that, unless you need a antenna for reception). If you want to use the FM transmitter while in the house, you can just bring in the car dock. The AC charger will plug right into it, it just won’t stand nicely on a table like the home dock.
You can schedule recordings whenever you have a signal, but just like the older players, it doesn’t always work correctly.
Note – I just got an email from XM and they’ve updated the firmware to extend the battery life when turned off and not plugged in. I haven’t updated and tested, but it’s a step in the right direction.
I LOVE my Inno. I’m sure it’s quite similar to the Helix, and they’re the best players out there for satellite radio.
Posted by: NM | September 6, 2006 9:13 PM
Hi I don't think I see this addressed anywhere so I wanted to ask. My deal is I love the TuneSelect. I like to listen to music live on XM rather than mp3's (for several reasons). I have tons of fav artists and songs and whenever they are playing somewhere on XM I want to be notified. Or likewise if I hear a new song I like, I want to be notifed henceforth. My question is is there a limit to how many Tune-select Artists and/or Songs that it will notify me of? I noticed that some of the first artists/songs that I had programmed it to notify me about, went away in my list. To me it looks like there may be only 20 allowed. Is that right? If so, that sucks and blows. If that is right, is there any ware that I can download to enhance this feature? Thanks for your help. Great review.
Posted by: innofan | November 29, 2006 11:27 AM
I just got an inno to replace my 2yr old Delphi xm2go. It seems nice so far, but I really liked the fm transmitter in my house with the delphi. I thought of just using a car kit inside, but it would be nice if Pioneer could provide a software fix. Why did they change this from early innos? The car antenna is smaller and doesn't fit the home cradle. Is the smaller car antenna as good as the larger home antenna if I do use the car kit in the house?
Also, my home cradle power supply is quite noisy. I'll take it in to Circuit City who will happily exchange it, but I hope they don't all emit a droning buzz. Has anyone else had a noisy transformer? Thanks
Posted by: ricoshea ? | December 17, 2006 12:46 AM
I have yet to read a review from someone taking one of these devices on a commercial flight. Are their restrictions on use and/or range that would make this not even an option (aside from the usual take off and landing restrictions)? - I'm obviously talking streaming satellite signal not recorded tunes.
Posted by: squizzhead | December 26, 2006 5:37 PM
I have just purchased the inno with the 1.10v software
I assumed and was confired in many reviews that the inno was portable and that it had a built in FM tranmitter with in it. After using it in the home dock for a month I know now it is a lie there is no fm tranmitter within the unit and the only way it works with the car kit???? and when in there it cant record???
what a rip off and a total misrepresentation by pioneer.
I trusted this company for many years WHAT A DISAPIONTMENT!!!! Another disapointment is where I purchased it JJIelectronics is this place ran by schmoes or what. I should of just thrown my cash out the window.
Posted by: Alex H | December 28, 2006 10:51 PM
the only bad service i get from the inno is when im in the car...it cuts out an awful lot...
easy to manage and a very clean sound when im not in the car so i like it a lot...
i'd love it if i could get a better sound in the car...
does anyone know if i record xmlive, and the radio gets interference or static, does that static show up in the recording, or does it record cleanly???
Posted by: Steve | January 7, 2007 8:20 AM
This is by far the best review of any device. I have been searching for a complete review of the Inno and finally I found it. Thank you for answering all of my questions.
Posted by: Bill J | January 24, 2007 10:21 PM
2 questions (dumb I know). With the built-in FM tuner, will it work in the car even without the car dock? Secondly, does it have an FM receiver as well as a transmitter? My gym broadcasts its TV audio over FM and it would be a deal-sealer if it picks up an FM signal. Thanks!
Posted by: snapper61 | January 30, 2007 6:02 PM
Reception is not that good for the Inno, do not waist money on the belkin headphones, It's the most unconfortable headphones ever (they will hurt your ears after a little while) and it does not improve reception at all.
The Car kit is perfect, no problems there and they need to develop a really portable boombox with good sound. The only two available now need special adapters (of course sold separetly) and at least the white one (don remeber the brand) sound is terrible so wait for something better before you waist y0our money.
Posted by: Alex | March 23, 2007 7:09 PM
I just purchased an Inno. While I love the features, the reception sucks. Unless you are completely free of any overhead obstructions, the Inno skips and stutters. You're right, the ipod is not a fair comparison, except that they both play music. Even in my home near a window facing the south, the reception is poor. I could have saved the money, and simply puchased a Roady. At least my expectations would have been realistic. If there are additional tricks for getting better reception, please share. Otherwise my 30gig Ipod, on which I view the nightly news, old episodes of Leave it To Beaver, etc. is still my best friend.
signed
disappointed :(
Posted by: mark | April 3, 2007 9:35 PM
TO: Alex H
"it is a lie there is no fm tranmitter within the unit"
You are a total dumb-ass, go back to school and learn general education. You also need an update. 2.11 would suffice. There is an FM transmitter, it wont work for the dumb-ass, will record but again it wont for dumb-ass. Come back when your smart, and post an apology.
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I love this unit, it's better than my Delphi. I have good signal quality, except inside house ha ha ha!
Posted by: Keith | May 6, 2007 8:03 PM
Dont waste your money on this junk and shame on Pioneer for putting such a bad product on the market. I tested three units under the pressure of those sales guys at BestBuy and none of them gets proper signal, unless you keep them static, with the antenna out of the window (it's 30 degrees here)... You cannot move this stupid units and yet it is more than $200. Comparing with iPod? Apple's engineers did their homework before to come up with a world class products while Pioneer is out there looking to make a quick buck. Save your money.
Posted by: David | May 17, 2007 12:01 AM
I don't care what anyone's glowing reviews concerning the pioneer Inno may say. It lacks basic features. Buy a Pioneer AirWare if you can find one. Examples of the Inno’s shortcomings are:
Used without the docking antenna, unless it is sitting in a south window, or if you stand stationary in the yard, the reception is just plain crap.
I like to wear my Inno when I walk. Forget it. As soon as any part of my body blocks the signal-its all over. I suppose that I could Velcro my Inno to the top of my head while I walk. The only aftermarket external antenna available is the clunky headset (yuck). Pioneer has seen fit to put a proprietary antenna jack on the side of the Inno, so you are limited to the bad-sounding, heavy, hurt you ears headphones. My Pioneer AirWare has a standard antenna jack and I can use a $20.00 little clip antenna, and the separate headphone jack for my good earbuds. Problem solved. Nobody makes an aftermarket clip antenna for the Inno. More crap.
I like to attach my Inno to a set of powered, Altec-Lansing computer speakers so I can listen to it out on the lanai (Try this! Its inexpensive, and great sounding). I use a straight-line 1/8 audio jack from the Inno’s headphone jack into the Altec-Lansing's free audio jack. But, the audio level output that the Inno produces is low and weak. The Inno's audio level cannot be adjusted unless the Inno is connected to a stereo system, and in the car dock. That means that you have to attach the Inno to a system using the provided RCA jacks, and not a line in hook up. My Altec-Lansing’s don’t have RCA jacks. Ridiculous.
The car dock is not included with the Inno kit. It was included with the AirWare. Ridiculous again. The Inno will not broadcast an FM signal to an FM receiver without a car kit. Baloney. With my AirWare, you could just get in a car, any car, put the clip antenna anywhere near a window, tune the radio to 88.3, and you have XM. And the AirWare does not have to be docked. With the Inno’s expensive car kit, you have to use “Sureconnect.” “Sureconnect” is an idiotic car antenna clip designed to connect to your car’s antenna via a wire. Woopee! That means that you can only broadcast to FM only when the Inno is docked, in the car equipped with the “Sureconnect” clip. Yay!
The Napster software is clunky, and constantly offering to sign you up for their pay service. No freakin thanks for the umpteenth freakin time!
The Inno’s headset “earbuds” are tinny and weak sounding. Toss them, or give them to your kids. I plugged in my Sony’s and the difference was astounding.
All of the features that are lacking in the INNO, are available with Pioneer's AirWare. Why does an older, less expensive production model come with more features? I have a theory. So you’ll be forced to buy “ex-tras.” Since the “ex-tras” you have to buy were all included with an earlier model – the AirWare, and should have been included with the Inno-especially for the price, it sucketh like the wind blows. I hate to be manipulated, and that’s exactly how I feel with the purchase of the Inno.
The AirWare doesn’t play mp3’s. Big deal. I have plenty of high quality mp3 players. When I want XM content-I want it now, I want it convenient, and I want it uninterrupted. The AirWare was a better unit. The AirWare is larger, but not so large that I can’t carry it comfortably.
I got the Inno as a promotional deal. If I’d have paid full price for the Inno, it would be in a box on its way back to Pioneer right now.
My wife has my AirWare. I have to figure out a way to make the switch back, and hope that she doesn’t figure out that she’s getting the short end of the deal.
Posted by: Hamdog | July 3, 2007 1:55 PM
I have an Inno and it's been great but recently I took it on the airplane and when I returned and plugged it into the docking station (both car and home) the display flips like it's connected but no sound comes out. What could have happened by just using it without a docking station for three days? Thanks - informative review!
Posted by: LaRae | July 18, 2007 2:35 PM
Talking bout bad reception. Solved. Right now, and I live in the sticks ( forest ) I am listening to my Inno through my home theater system. Works perfect. Bad battery life? You have to choose between FM Modulation or a very long battery life. W/O latest firmware update when you power Inno down it does not completely shut off. But with latest firmware update it will 100% shut down extending battery life greatly. Sounds great through my Home Theater System. Never fades. Antenna is on top of my house. Outside reception, I got my baseball cap, cut a slit on the top, put Inno in it's case and with the Inno on top of my hat, well it may be a hillbilly thing but it works. Very little fade.
Posted by: Hillybilly | October 14, 2007 8:41 PM
We use the Inno in our RV (full-timers) and find that it often goes to "PLEASE WAIT" mode - I think because of the bumps in the road that temporarily interrupt the power source...does anyone else have this problem or a solution? It's not the signal interruption issue - it's definitely a power source problem. I find myself re-booting the device (remove/replace the battery) in hopes to get back to what I was listening to!
Posted by: Bev the Full-Time RVer | November 5, 2007 3:26 PM
Followup: It's not the bumps in the road, but it may be power surges from being plugged into a source without surge control...it happens at a dead stop as well.
Posted by: Bev the Full-Time RVer | November 8, 2007 4:30 PM
Is there anyway (other than using the cassette adapter) to get it to sound better in the car? I love the radio but I'm really disappointed with how it sounds in the car.
Posted by: Jillian | January 4, 2008 3:41 PM
Is there anyway (other than using the cassette adapter) to get it to sound better in the car? I love the radio but I'm really disappointed with how it sounds in the car.
Posted by: Jillian | January 4, 2008 3:41 PM