Pioneer inno Portable XM satellite radio

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4 out of 5

This radio is really nice
Written By Russ, Denver CO on Monday, November 03, 2008

I love XM satellite radio. We have it in the car and I used to listen to XM online until my company blocked the site. With my new inno I can listen in the office again. The cradle and remote control are great. Once I get to the office I dock the unit in the cradle, hook up the ear buds and start listening to my favorite shows. The reception as I walk from the train to the office is very good. Even in the building before I get to my office the reception is good. The only time I lose the connection is when I'm in the elevator. During my bike rides the unit picks up the satellite signal pretty well. There are times when I lose the connection but I don't have the headset antenna. My only complaint would be that the unit runs awfully hot while on the battery. I wonder if this is known issue. Other than that it's great!

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4 out of 5

Pretty Good Portable
Written By Bob, Reading,PA on Thursday, October 23, 2008

Attractive, great sounding portable with easy to use features. Display is easy to read in the car. Negatives to this unit was finding an available car kit. (Nobody had one, including XM). Found one! Then the sound wasn't clear, so I forked over for a FM direct adapter to rectify. Also,I don't get steady reception walking outside my suburban house using this portable, but it's good when stationary. I have a bunch of progamming recorded, so I listen to that on the move. Also, it took 4 months and a few phone calls to get the $50 mail in rebate through XM. Ironically,a friend of mine had the exact same issue with her rebate. Whatahassle! But I like my INNO and love XM's progamming

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3 out of 5

OK product but lacks
Written By Michael, mcminnville, or on Monday, October 20, 2008

I personally was not pleased with this when I first got it. I couldn't get good reception when using it as a portable device as it is advertised. I thought it would just work out of the box after activating..but no. To get any kind of reception I had to get a car kit. but still while walking the reception is terrible. So to get better than that..you have to buy the earphones with antenna built in. I would have liked to have seen this included. Specially since the reception while walking is so poor. I can see selling the car kit separate its not sold as a car radio. But to sell the antenna ear phones separate just says looking to make money by forcing people to buy earphones separate cause once they get it..they find the reception sucks.

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5 out of 5

So easy to use!
Written By Jennifer, Outer Banks, NC on Thursday, October 16, 2008

This is so much easier than downloading and paying for songs. You just hook it up and go. The signal comes and goes at certain times while I am running, however, I am trying to find the arm band in hopes this will help with that? If anybody uses the arm bad for the Inno, I would welcome your input! Other than that it is awesome to be able to finish running then put it in your car and use it immediately. Hook up we easy and quick!
I would highly recommend this produce and will definitely use Crutchfield for all my other electronic needs! Great customer service and AWESOME prices!!!

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5 out of 5

Pioneer inno
Written By kent, centreville,va on Thursday, June 26, 2008

i love it.thanks

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5 out of 5

A Portable Music Player for The Rest of Us.
Written By Michael, Newark, NJ on Wednesday, April 09, 2008

First I want to say that the Inno in my opinion far surpasses any device currently on the market that is strickly designed for audio playback.

The iPod tries to do to many thing well and in my opinion really doesn't get any of it exactly correct.

Buy the Inno if (and now for the voice of reason not reaction) :

1) You don't want to listen to commercial between every two to three songs on regular commercial radio station.

2) If you truly want variety and quality program in radio broadcasts

3) Sing songs at the records store to try to help the salesperson remember the name of the song you didn't catch when it was playing on the radio (this device records directly from the XM broadcasts)

4) Do not want to be bothered with mindless downloading to devices you can only play with specifics device where DRS is blocking your playback ability.

5) Have no need to carry 3 zillion songs, and 1 trillion pictures around with you at all time. (1 gig is more than enough space for the average user)

6) Prefer to have someone else do the spinning at the turntables.

7) Want the flexibility between live broadcast and dowloading content.

8) Don't want to kill your eyes looking at movies on a video screen the size of a saltine cracker.

Buy the Inno, you wont be disappointed.

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5 out of 5

Terrific sound from a small device!
Written By Jean, Chicago, Il on Tuesday, April 08, 2008

I bought the Inno mainly to listen to XM radio and it didn't disappoint. I get crystal clear sound even without the antenna. The unit was easy to connect to my audio system in the supplied cradle when I want to listen through my speakers. The pocket-size remote allows you to easily flip through the channels and even groups them by music type. The only negative is the small memory but I have 30 Gig Creative Zen MP3 player that I use for storing my music collection so this isn't a big drawback for me.

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3 out of 5

Inno ia a Solid, but Not Great Product
Written By Kevin, Southern California on Wednesday, March 19, 2008

This product works as advertised, and has some elegant hardware features. The sound fidelity is quite good, the earbuds supplied are adequate but not superior, and and the battery life has lived up to my expectations. The surprisingly small 1GB of flash memory is a real limitation, with the price of flash being at all time lows, 4-8 GB of memory should be standard on a product costing nearly $200. At least an expansion slot could have been added for people like me who want more memory.

What keeps this product from being great is the software interface, which is not particularly intuitive. It often takes several button clicks to get to where you need to go, with several layers of menus. Managing recorded material an be plainful. The limited functionality of the XM Napster software contributes to the issue.
In summary, the hardware is good except for limited memory, but the software navigation is just "adequate", and certainly not on a par with the IPOD's.

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5 out of 5

Inno Rocks
Written By Glessner, Texas on Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Right out of the box, the Inno was activated and playing awesome XM music within 30 mins. The home accessories kit has everthing you need to connect to your existing stereo, the optional car kit was easy to connect and the player itself is a breeze to operate even without reading the manual, I was saving my favorite channels and artists within minutes. Also a big Texas size "Thanks" to Crutchfield for their outstanding service and the quick shipping.

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5 out of 5

Once you go Inno you'll never go back!
Written By Laurie, Wichita, Ks on Thursday, March 13, 2008

I work in a location where FM reception is impossible but like the variety and being able to keep up on the latest music by listening to radio stations. After doing some research on the Inno I knew that XM reception would be impossible as well but was intrigued by the ability to record XM live and the additional feature of loading mp3 files. After using my new Inno I've not been disappointed. I schedule recordings of some of my favorite stations each night at home where I get great reception and just let it go. With the ability to record up to 50 hours of XM radio I have enough music, with a great variety, to get through the day. Portable XM radio has also made my evening walks or runs much more enjoyable. After owning the Inno I don't think I will ever consider just an mp3 player again. Sorry iPod!

Pros: Recording XM live, mp3 capability, ability to schedule recordings, durable, good battery life, great at organizing music, easy to use.

Cons: Not enough mp3 storage. Can be repartioned but at the cost of loosing recorded XM storage space.

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5 out of 5

Pioneer inno
Written By John, Albertville Al on Saturday, March 01, 2008

Love the INNO2 had it for a week and so far its great. I got the car kit to put it in my truck its awesome with the sureconnect antennae connection with the fm modulator. I bought it to mount on my motorcycle and it works great there to. The headphones are really neat I have a pair of Bose ie headphones but I like these better. If you don't like the Inno2 you can't be pleased.

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5 out of 5

Pioneer Inno
Written By Donald, Wichita, Ks on Saturday, February 09, 2008

I'm very please with the performance of my Pioneer Inno. I mainly purchased it to record talk radio at night and then listen to the recordings in the morning at work. WOW!! The recordings were crystal clear, I could delete all (or almost all) of the commercials, and the battery life is excellent (10+ hours). I also found the scrolling stocks quotes and sports scores a very cool option!

If I could get Pioneer to fix one thing, it would be the ability to scroll through the menus in a continuous loop. Right now, if you need to make a selection at the bottom menu, then you have to scroll from the top to bottom, pressing the down arrow 4 or 5 times. By making it a continuous loop, you would only have to select the up arrow once, rather than selecting the down arrow 4 or 5 times.

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5 out of 5

Great mix of features
Written By Tony, Newport News, VA on Wednesday, February 06, 2008

If you are a fan of XM radio then I would reccomend this radio over all others. The recording features and portability make it the number one choice. My only complaint is the lack of durable headphones with integrated antennas.

- The ability to schedule recordings of XM programs for later playback is a great feature. If your favorite talk radio program is broadcast at 2 A.M. you can still listen to it at the gym at 7. I have recorded several songs from Radio Disney and have them available when traveling with the kids, as well.

- Unlike some of these reviewers I have had no problem with reception. Of course the home and car kits work great, but I get fine reception outdoors with the built in antenna.

- The best reception when portable is with the Belkin headphones -- for the first 6 months you own them. Please carefully read the reviews of those headphones. I consider these a must-have accessory but I wish they were more durable.

- Finally, I encourage you to sign up for the XM+Napster package after purchase. This software / online service provides a huge online library and makes it very easy to manage the music on your device -- downloaded, purchased, or live recordings.

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5 out of 5

perfect gift for people who love music & talk radio
Written By Gina, Glen Allen, VA on Monday, January 28, 2008

My husband was totally thrilled with this gift! It's great for people who like to walk around listening to music -- it really is portable. The recording function is a must-have, too -- if you can't listen to something live, set the radio to record it and listen to it later, when you have free time.

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5 out of 5

Pioneer inno
Written By Brian, Jackson, MS on Sunday, September 23, 2007

Awesome product!!! I had XM in another vehicle, aftermarket that was limited to just that vehicle. It had a good sound but was using the FM modulator. With the Pioneer Inno I'm able to utilize my Aux input for the best sound. With the optional car kit installed I'm able to transfer the inno from one vehicle to the next effortlessly. The car kit antenna is a must to get the best signal and i was able to mount it inside my vehicle(driver side bottom corner windshield). The recording option is awesome too, i can record all my favorite music and listen to it while im at work or inside any building. All in all if your looking to get XM, I highly recommend purchasing the Inno.

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5 out of 5

Great product
Written By Tom, near Hartford, CT. on Wednesday, August 29, 2007

I have had my inno now for about 8 months. It works flawlessly all the time. Never a hiccup or glitch. I also have Sirius in my car so I get to compare XM to Sirius. I am pleased to tell you that XM blows away Sirius. Both in reception and in content. I can't wait till they make a adaptor to change mine to XM. Sirius is so bad I am thinking of canceling my subscription.
But as far as the inno goes, I would definitely recommend the device. I love it.

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5 out of 5

Great XM Radio
Written By Pete, West Branch, MI on Saturday, June 30, 2007

I've had an XM radio in my car for several years now, and I'm hooked. When my old radio started to go bad, I wanted to get a portable that I could use anywhere, not just at home or in my car. Since I got my Inno several weeks ago, I'm completely satisfied with all its features. I record shows from Sonic Theater to play while I'm driving to work, record whole songs from the beginning, even if they're in the middle of playing, and I've downloaded an entire playlist from my Shuffle. Programming is pretty much intuitive, and I can switch from live XM to recorded music instantly. I only play a couple hours of recorded music daily, but I've never had any battery issues. I purchased the headphones with the antenna, and while they're not the most comfortable for wearing for a long time, they're great for biking and hiking. The Inno even comes with a case& clip to attach to your pack when hiking. Its everything I expected and more.

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5 out of 5

Inno is AWESOME!!!!
Written By Jason, Roeland Park, KS on Thursday, June 14, 2007

This little device is the coolest audio device ever! It's like an i-pod that updates itself! You'll never get sick of your music with the access to all 170 XM stations AND the ability to record AND add your own mp3's! The Inno is very well designed -- it's metal exterior casing protects and looks/feels very sharp! I can take my Inno EVERYWHERE, from my home docking station, to the car, office, gym, around my neighborhood! It gets great reception, especially in the city -- i can get a signal practically anywhere (even without any special antennas). I especialy love it at my office -- great XM music & talk radio all day! I 'set' the Inno to record rocking dance mixes during the nighttime and listen to them at the gym the next day -- always new music! I don't know why people buy i-pods, this device let's you play your own mp3's -- the Inno is the best of both worlds! The Inno is better than any Sirius portables too -- XM ROCKS!!!!

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4 out of 5

Very Good product
Written By Eric, Binghamton,Ny on Saturday, April 07, 2007

I thought the pioneer Inno was great.It had all the right features like a color screen,50 hours worth of total storage,a good antena for easy to listen to live xm just about anywhere.I upgraded from a Delphi Mifi and that did not work as good as the Inno.It also has great sound when you listen to it either with headphones,threw a stereo or even threw the optional car kit.Other than that I found one promblem,The 10-min. buffer does not work.It is supposed to help you get the whole song. For example, say you are on channel 68 and you see your favorite song is on but, it is in the middle of it. It is supposed to start from the begining and get the whole song.

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5 out of 5

Best XM Radio
Written By Walt1028, Richmond, VA on Sunday, March 25, 2007

I have had the SkyFi2, MyFi, Roady XT. This is by far the best one. It has a color screen, 50 hour recording of music channels, more if you record talk stations, mp3 player, great internal antenna for portable use (if you live in a big city with good repeater coverage), and you can type in your own tune select artist. I have XM for 2 years now and the Inno for about 9 months, and I love them both.

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2 out of 5

Not what I was hoping for
Written By Michael, Palm Springs, CA on Thursday, February 22, 2007

I have my Inno for a little while now and I must say that I am impressed with some of its features and at the same time I am disappointed with certain things and when weighed together, the disappointment items outweigh the impressive functions. The two main complaints that I have is that the reception is almost always non existent and I always have to dock it and plug in the antenna. That is not why I bought this as it is supposed to be portable unit. Second, the battery on this thing is terrible and they should have better battery options for this unit. All in all if I had known these two things I probably would have thought twice before purchasing.

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4 out of 5

Pioneer inno
Written By shar, South Bend, IN on Saturday, February 03, 2007

I have an XM radio in my car and am totally addicted to XM. I wanted a radio small enough that I could take to the gym and also walk outside with. This radio is very small, and completely portable. Although I have not used it outdoors yet because it is winter here, I am confident that it will meet expectations. I do think I will purchase the headphones with the built-in antenna. The memory programming takes a little getting used to. I do not like to read instructions, but with a little effort I was able to figure it out. I am not into the music part of it, but it comes with a coupon to download free music from Napster. I don't know much about I-pods, but I suspect this works pretty much the same, only you can tape regular XM radio programming, as well as songs and you don't have to purchase them, then they can be uploaded to your computer and saved to disk. I feel that I made the right choice.

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Portable XM Satellite Radio Receiver with MP3 player
Home docking station
Earbud headphones with attached 39" cord
3 Pairs of silicone earbud sleeves (one pair installed)
Rechargeable 3.7V lithium ion battery (Part # 990216)
Wireless remote control (with CR2032 battery installed)
Home antenna with attached 20' cord
Home AC power adapter with attached 6.5' cord
19" Travel power cable (with proprietary docking connector on one end and a DC power connector on the other end)
39" Audio cable (has a minijack stereo connector on one end and left and right RCA audio connectors on the other end)
39" USB cable (with USB-A connector on one end and a Mini USB Version 2.0 connector on the other end)
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XM + Napster Installation CD-ROM Disk (Version 1.0)
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