XPress XM Satellite Radio Receiver with Car Kit

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000KQXD7G
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #48,054 in Kitchen & Dining (See Bestsellers in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Product Description
 Easily view channel, artist, song title & info extras via a high-contrast 5-line display  Move quickly through XM channels with the Tune & Press Xpress tuning knob  SureConnect for stronger FM signal *NEW*  Universal Plug & Play connector for new XM accessories  100 Channel FM transmitter turns any FM radio into an XM Radio  Personalized stock ticker tracks up to 20 of your favorite stocks  InfoExtras allows you to keep track of your favorite sports and scores  TuneSelectTM helps you find your favorite artists and songs on any XM channel  Clock, alarm and sleep timer  Hide power wires with the cigarette lighter power socket Includes:  Audiovox Xpress XMCK-10 Receiver  Vehicle Magnetic Antenna XM Sure Connect results in strong FM signal *NEW*  Vehicle Power Adapter  Easy Installation that makes any FM radio an XM Radio  Product Manual  Remote Control  Mounting Kit

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great music. Needs improvement., January 25, 2009

By	Z. Pham "kids and gadgets" (Corona, CA United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

We go on road trips a lot and I wanted satellite radio for those parts of the country where radio reception is sparse. This works very well for that purpose. I love the fact that we now can listen to dedicated children's programming like Radio Disney. I only have a few problems with this unit.

I wish there weren't so many gosh darned wires. I understand that if I followed instructions for fully installing the unit, I would not see all the wires, but I am just not that savvy and my husband forbade me to try. I would like it to have a built-in wireless FM modulator, which would help with the wire clutter.

The dash mount came with something to prepare the dash with and a mounting tape square. It lasted longer on the dash than I ever hoped for; but in the summer heat, when the car can get over 120 degrees, the adhesive eventually came unglued and the mount fell off. I was impressed that the adhesive did not leave a residue.

XM Radio merged with Sirius and now my radio has this annoying beep every so often. It seems completely random, at which point the screen will display the Sirius website address. It is sooo annoying. If anyone knows how to get this to stop, I'll be forever grateful. Phooey on that Sirius for messing up my pleasant radio listening days.

I find the controls less than completely intuitive. I can get the basics, like tuning to the proper channels and setting each numbered button to a favorite station. The fact that there are 3 preset arrangements of channels just makes it harder for less tech savvy people. If I flipped it from Preset A to Preset B, I think my husband would have a fit. Other features, I haven't explored, because it just looks too complicated.

I am happy with the Xpress for the variety of music I can now receive anywhere we go. If they could make it with a wireless FM modulator, no annoying beeps, a better dash mount and more intuitive controls, I could be in heaven.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ed, December 20, 2008

By	E. Hudson (Rochester, MN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I reveiwed the comments on many of the XM radios before making my choice. It turned out to be the right one. Overall features and preformance are great. Enjoying the Xpress XM Satillite Radio very much.