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Pioneer GEX-INNO2BK Inno 2 Portable XM Satellite Radio with MP3 Capability | 
 enlarge | Brand: Pioneer
Category: CE
List Price: $335.99
Buy New: $139.99
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New (32) Used (9) Refurbished (5) from $72.95
Rating:  57 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.3
Dimensions (in): 9.7 x 8.5 x 2.5
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: GEX-INNO2BK
Model: GEX-INNO2BK
UPC: 012562901312
EAN: 0012562901312
ASIN: B000KU0PCS
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| Features:
| • | Up To 50 Hours Of Storage | | • | Includes Home Stereo Dock & Portable Accessories | | • | Color Display | | • | 5-Hour Battery Life |
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Product Description
Take 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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 WOW! October 13, 2008
My title describes my reaction to this incredible machine. To say I was overwhelmed is an understatement. I ve always wanted a "walkman" style radio to listen to XM on,but it was tough finding something like that. I was aware of the Inno, but I had no idea how great a piece of equipment this was, and the fact you could record XM content on it was quite a bonus!
The inno is very user friendly. I m a little technology challenged, but I had no problem setting everything up. The stub antenna that comes with it seems adequate. I walked eight miles this morning and only lost the signal for a few minutes behind a building. When you don t have a clear signal you can always listen to the recorded content. I recorded several hours last night to have back up music. The unit gives you 50 hours of recording time and the quality of the recordings sound exactly the same as the live XM signal.
Another feature is the ability to store "favorite" channels and access them quite easily. By pressing the display button when listening live you can see what songs are playing on the other channels. Recording is quite simple. One touch when the song is playing will give you the option of recording a song,the channel, and like a Tivo, you can schedule a recording session for later. If only I had this baby since Ive been an XM subscriber!
The unit feels solid and as I mentioned is very user friendly. I just "swapped" a subscription from a Roady to the Inno. I can see taking this everywhere. It comes with a home kit and antenna that you dock the unit in to power the battery. All in all, I am very pleased with the Inno. I got a refurbished unit for $75. Needless to say, this is one of the best purchases I ve ever made.
A lot of people still claim they won't pay for radio. That is, until you hear what XM is about. There are so many choices of music and talk programming. Music you don t hear on terrestrial radio. That is the joy of Satellite radio..listening to commerical free stations you cannot find anymore from an all 40 s station, a Broadway music station, several Jazz stations, classic country, etc. How many beautiful music stations are there anymore? Maybe a handful. You get the idea.
I ve been thrilled with XM since I subscribed almost three years ago. The Inno brings it to a whole new level.
Works Great October 12, 2008
This works great. I have no complaints. I wish it could pick up a signal inside a building but what are you gonna do? Usually does have to face south to get a signal but it is very easy to just record a show an hour before you want to listen. I have really enjoyed it.
Great radio poor built in antenna October 3, 2008
I purchased the Inno XM radio and I love it. The only thing about it is that the built in antenna has a small quark. It must be held vertically or it will not work. It does not want to work if it is next to your body. It will not work with the included belt holder. I purchased the arm band holder and that does not work well ether. I tried to put the holders at different places around me and none of them worked. You MUST purchase the head phone/antenna combo or you will be disappointed with the radio. The only acceptable way to make the built in antenna work is to hold it vertically in your hand in front of you. Get the radio and head phone/antenna combo and you won't go wrong with this radio.
 real radio September 21, 2008
Great alternative to broadcast radio.It records and holds music while it plays, the only drawback is when your subscription expires, it erases your music you recorded from the radio, otherwise great buy!
Wonderful merger of technologies September 13, 2008
Combine a satellite orbiting 22,236 miles above Earth broadcasting over 170 channels of radio entertainment with contemporary electronic miniaturization in a portable package measuring about 2.5 x 4 inches and you have the Pioneer Inno2.
In many urban areas, XM has provided terrestial repeater stations so you don't need line-of-sight accessibility to the satellites in the southern sky.
If you don't mind paying a small fee for monthly service, XM offers more than 170 channels of virtually every genre of music, talk shows for the left and right, sports, weather and emergency information - most of it commercial free.
The Inno2 is portable. Take it anywhere. Battery life is about 5 hours for receiving XM broadcast signals and substantially longer for playing the up to 50 hours of XM programming you can record on the unit. You can also load half the one gigabyte memory with your own MP3s. Personally I find the music selection on XM so broad that I am happy to just listen to that.
The unit has a very nice color LCD for tuning and setup. Setup is simple, reflecting the limited functionality of the radio. The battery, by the way, is replaceable so you can carry a spare if you like.
Sound quality will be more than adequate for most people, though true audiophiles will probably find it lacking.
Considering how expensive the unit can be, it is surprising that they don't include a car mounting kit. Instead it is an outlandishly priced extra.The unit does come with a home mounting kit, which provides a base for connecting the supplied antenna, power cord and a 3.5mm headphone jack. There is also as headphone jack on the tuner itself for use when portable.
Those living in major urban areas should have little difficulty acquiring a signal because XM has repeaters in those area. You can also use the antenna in a south facing window to get a satellite signal.
Using the unit as a portable, you may encounter problems acquiring a signal because the internal antenna just doesn't cut the mustard. At that point, you will need the Antenna Headphones for Xm, which has an XM antenna built into the headband. Many people complain that these headphones are uncomfortable and use them only for the antenna, while plugging in their own headphones. The Belkin uses the proprietary connector used by the base unit, so the 3.5mm headphone jack is still available.
Personally, I find the Belkin headphones passable, but I can certainly "feel" the basis for other's complaints. Sony produces similar headphones, with small speakers projecting into the ears. In my opinion, this not great design work, but it does produce a minimally sized headset.
I find the Inno2 just as good a companion as an MP3 player, with the additional benefits of having a much wider programming choice and the ability to record up to 50 hours of material or load a relatively small number of my own MP3s.
By the way, careful shopping for this unit may provide substantial savings.
Overall, the Inno2 is a good entertainment investment. But be aware that the design is more than two years old and could be near the end of its product cycle.
Jerry
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