XM XPMP3H1 Portable Satellite Radio and MP3 Player (XMp3i)

by Sirius Satellite Radio

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 7.8 x 13 inches ; 2.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003E7ES4A
• Item model number: XPMP3H1
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (82 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,209 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Record What You Love, Listen When You Want with the XMp3i Portable Satellite Radio. Carry XM wherever you go or listen at home with SiriusXM's most versatile radio. Listen to over 130 channels live, record programming, or play your own MP3s. The included Home Kit lets you connect the XMp3i to a home stereo system.

Carry-it-with-you, Listen-Anywhere Satellite Radio and MP3 Player

The XMp3i Portable Satellite Radio combines satellite radio and MP3 capabilities into a single compact package. This slick device shows artist name, song title, and channel information on a large color display. The device lets you browse and explore other songs and artists without leaving your current channel. Pair the XMp3i with an XM subscription plan that best suits you and start enjoying all your favorite music, talk, and entertainment at the touch of a button.

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Hardware Features

Live XM

• Enjoy over 130 channels of commercial-free music plus sports, exclusive entertainment and talk, news, and weather.
• Pause, rewind, and replay up to 30 minutes of live radio.
• Store your favorite SiriusXM channels as presets for fast access.
• Set alerts with TuneSelect so that you don't miss your favorite artists or songs when they are playing on live radio.
• Get alerts when your favorite sports teams are on any SiriusXM channel with GameSelect.
• Keep track of selected sports scores and stocks with Info Extras.
• Enjoy superior in-vehicle performance with the SiriusXM XMp3i PowerConnect Vehicle Kit that enhances audio quality through your vehicle's radio with easy do-it-yourself installation (XMp3i PowerConnect vehicle kit sold separately).

Recorded XM

• More ways than ever to record up to 100 hours of your favorite SiriusXM programs.
• Record up to 5 channels at the same time.
• One-touch recording of up to 10 hours of individual songs.
• Schedule recordings of up to 75 hours of your favorite SiriusXM programs.
• Automatic recording of your favorite SiriusXM channels.

Your MP3s

• Enjoy your personal music collection (MP3 and WMA files) with the microSD card slot.
• Compatible with standard or high capacity microSD cards, the XMp3i radio is microSDHC compliant.

XM2go Music Manager

• Schedule recordings of your favorite SiriusXM programs.
• Organize your recorded SiriusXM content and your MP3s.
• Create and modify playlists of your recorded SiriusXM content or your MP3s.
• Online programming guide: Discover new music by seeing what's playing on XM for the next two weeks--choose to be alerted when it is playing or schedule a recording.
• Bookmark and purchase songs from compatible online music services, including Napster.
• Purchase and listen to your favorite audio books.

Other Features

• USB charging: Recharge your battery whenever your radio is connected to your PC's USB port.
• Works on the XM Network.

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Welcome to the World of Satellite Radio

Only SiriusXM brings you more of what you love, all in one place. Enjoy commercial-free music from nearly every genre - including artist-dedicated channels. Get live sports play-by-play and 24/7 expert talk. Enjoy exclusive entertainment and comedy. Plus world-class news, local traffic and weather, and more. Choose between the Select, Premier or All Access programming package.

Subscribe to the All Access Package

It doesn't get any better than this - get every channel in the XM Premier package, plus listen anywhere with over 130 channels of SiriusXM Internet Radio on your computer, smartphone and tablet.* Simply ask for the All Access Package when you call to activate your radio.

See What's On

• XM Channel Guide

What's in the Box

XMp3i Radio, home dock, home power adapter, battery, aux-in cable, indoor/outdoor home antenna, remote control, earbuds, and user guide.

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IMPORTANT SUBCRIPTION NOTE:

Hardware and subscription sold separately. Service will automatically renew and bill at the rates in effect at the time of renewal until you call us at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Fees and taxes apply. All fees and programming subject to change. Our satellite service is available only to those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA and DC. Our Sirius satellite service is also available in PR (with coverage limitations). Our Internet radio service is available throughout our satellite service area and in AK and HI. Certain channels are not available on our Internet radio service, including MLB® play-by-play.

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Product Description

The XMp3i has arrived! Portable Satellite Radio and Mp3 Player. Record what you love, listen when you want! Record up to 5 favorite channels at the same time and up to 100 hours of favorite programming. It automatically records your favorite channels. Hear it. Click it. Save it. - One touch recording: Store up to 10 hours of individual songs at the touch of a button. Pause, rewind and replay up to 30 minutes of live radio.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

272 of 272 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works great...if you know what you're buying, August 7, 2010

By 

Mike Frerkes "Mike" (Bettendorf, IA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: XM XPMP3H1 Portable Satellite Radio and MP3 Player (XMp3i) (Electronics)

Anybody who is reading these reviews for the purpose of buying this product should be aware that a portable satellite radio is not based on the same technology as a Walkman-type radio sold back in 1980s. Satellite radios work by line-of-sight, which requires an unobstructed path between the receiver and its signal source. When properly installed and used, the XMp3i works great for recording and listening to live XM/Sirius broadcasts. However, you must ensure the unit is receiving a strong signal to make it work. If you plan on using it mostly in an automobile (with a live signal), that means purchasing an additional car cradle/antenna. If you wish to use it mostly indoors, you'll need to install the included home dock/antenna properly.

I've had a good experience with the Xmp3i so far. In fact, I was able to listen to live XM/Sirius radio while biking over the weekend with very little interruption. I also used the home dock to record some of my favorite shows for playback later. I believe it is the ability to record programming which is this unit's strong suit. You can record up to five channels at the same time, so getting vast amounts of music/talk on to the device in a timely fashion is easy; provided you have correctly installed the home dock. The playback is flawless and is much more convenient than listening live since you can skip songs, commercials, etc.

The interface seems a little sluggish at times and is not the most intuitive, but it works. Thanks to the microSD slot, you can load up your MP3 library and play your own tunes as well. I was impressed by the overall sound quality from both the satellite feeds and my MP3 files.

The Xmp3i is best-suited for users who will pre-record their music/shows to bring along in the car for playback. It also works well as a standalone device for plugging into your home stereo system. Do not buy this if you want to listen to live XM/Sirius broadcasts when you take the subway to work, or while you're hanging out in mom's basement waiting for some laundry to dry. Though it has a built-in antenna for live reception, the manufacturer clearly intended that to be used in outdoor-only situations.

55 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Bad, But...., June 14, 2010

By 

J. Kelly (Bayside, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: XM XPMP3H1 Portable Satellite Radio and MP3 Player (XMp3i) (Electronics)

This is a great little radio. Reception is great. I love the recording of XM stations feature. BUT, as of this writing, the enclosed software DOES NOT work win WIN 7. So if you have WIN 7, you will not be able to copy mp3 recordings on this unit. Why they (XM) have not fixed this is beyond me. I called XM about this, and they are useless. Cutomer Service immediatly claims no responsibility whatsoever. They tell me to call Microsoft! Unbelievable. WIN 7 has been out for almost a year now. Come on guys!

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First Look, July 22, 2010

By 

David O. Dennett (Central Arkansas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: XM XPMP3H1 Portable Satellite Radio and MP3 Player (XMp3i) (Electronics)

My XpressRC screen went out, and I needed a replacement. While I tried every way under the sun to find a current radio not made my Audiovox, I couldnt, so decided to try this one, since I dont own an MP3 player, I figured it would be a nice backup when I wanted to listen to something different.

First, this is a satellite receiver. Anyone that expects a satellite receiver to work 100% like an FM radio, doesnt understand the concept. While more forgiving than DirecTv or Dish, you really need to be able to see one of the two satellite locations for uninterrupted reception. Im not going to fault the radio because it blanks out inside a house. It needs an outside (or south window) mounted antenna (included) unless you happen to live where there is a terrestrial repeater (I do).

The radio needed two firmware updates when received. They took about 15 minutes. Added several features and fixed several bugs.

XM audio quality on the included ear buds is good. Much better than I expected.
Sound quality through the powerconnect FM transmitter in my work truck is much better than the previous clip on your FM antenna device. No issues at all in driving around out in the country out of repeater range. Usual dropouts going through tunnels, or under gas station awnings I had with the XpressRC.

The MP3 section is great. Audio quality is excellent. Needs a MicroSD card to store more than 7-10 albums at 256K rate.

Havent tried the song or station recording feature yet. 30 Minute buffer works fine.

Easy to navigate. Now if the screen doesnt burn out like my XpressRC did, Ill be very happy with this receiver. I do plan to try to buy an extended warranty for it though.

It claims 4 hours for XM live, and 16 hours for MP3's. Ive been playing MP3s for 6 hours and the battery indicator hasnt moved yet.

The documentation claims you shouldn't have the radio in an environment over 95 degrees as it will limit the lifetime of the battery. Its 5 degrees warmer than that here in the shade, so I figure 120+ in the truck when its parked.

Might need to keep a spare battery in the fridge :)

If the product holds up to daily use, Ill be a happy camper.

EDIT TO ADD: 02/08/2012 - Have had the radio running almost 2 years now. Works perfectly. The powerconnect to the vehicle electrical system gives interference free reception. Recording works great, and Ive built up quite a library, as well as put all my mp3s on a SD card. No issues with the radio at all after almost 2 years. Pops out to bring home on weekends, and plugs into the home cradle with an outdoor mounted antenna, although Ive stopped doing that and just use their internet service at home now. Good radio. Highly recommend.