Pioneer Pioneer Inno XM2go

Pioneer Electronics Inno

Pioneer Inno XM2go Review, by Paul Jasper December 20, 2006

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• Reviewed by: DaveIn91403

  Strengths: Size, versatility, MP3 playback, record broadcast, great sound and reception. This device does it all: home, car and portable.

  Weaknesses: Memory could be larger.

  Overall: I have used this device as a portable device, at home using the home dock, and in the car using the car dock. I have never had any type of reception problem, with the exception of driving through a tunnel (guess you can expect that with any type of radio transmission). Have had a couple of times when the reception went out for a second when blocking the antenna, but it self-corrected and the outage was so minimal I really didn't care. I have read a lot of reviews here with complaints about the battery life. I have not had that problem first hand. I have used the device for 3 days now, and haven't had to re-charge (I'd say that I've used it for about 8 hours without a re-charge). Love the fact that you can record songs and/or broadcasts and that I can also load my own music. Guess I can get rid of my Toshiba Gigabeat now. This is my first journey in to satellite radio and I have to admit, I'm loving it and I absolutely love my Inno!!!!! The price was great and right now they are offering a $50 mail-in rebate, which makes the price even better. Have not had any issues with the battery cover falling off or poor reception. I have a friend that is on Sirius and he complains about signal loss a lot. Have not had that problem with my Inno. Highly recommended!!!!

• Reviewed by: erichutch

  Strengths: Size, Weight, Features.

  Weaknesses: Built in antenna could be stonger. A better antenna would improve reception

  Overall: It would be great if you could down load music from the INNO. The Case and headphones are included. Headphones with buit in antenna are available from Belkin as an additional accesssory.

• Reviewed by: lindsaydj

  Strengths: Very cool product, it's great to have the satellite when you are out for a run.

  Weaknesses: Terrible battery life!! Battery runs dead even when not in use!

  Overall: This is a great product. We love it and use it with the car kit in our car and use it while running and hiking. So far the reception has been great. It's only downfall is the terrible battery life!!! It needs to be on the charger whenever not in use since it runs dead even when not in use!

• Reviewed by: baronessblixen

  Strengths: Portability, strong FM modulator, ability to record XM radio, great screen, battery life decent

  Weaknesses: Requires several additional purchases; if planning to use it as more than car unit, not recommended if you live in rural area

  Overall: The Pioneer Inno itself is a decent product, but buyer beware - the unit, pricey itself, may require you to: buy a car kit (mine won't work well in my home), buy headphones with a stronger antenna signal in order to use the Inno as a portable player, and will frequently lose its signal. Also, if you already have XM, forget redeeming the advertised $50 rebate - I added a new subscription and gave wife the older unit, but it's not for a new subscription, but new SUBSCRIBERS (go figure). Costly toy.

• Reviewed by: wandersatnight

  Strengths: Navigation is easy, display is bright and vibrant, controls are comfortable.

  Weaknesses: Reception, battery life, battery cover, heavy when compared to MP3 players

  Overall: First of all I have never written a negative review before but just felt like I could save some people from similar hassles. I was really pumped about trying out the Inno after hearing good reviews and talking with users of XM radio but the reality was less than stellar. The reception was completely unacceptable. If I turned north while holding it lower than my chest it cut out, if I tried to use it in my car (without the car kit) it was useless and I have a sun roof. The only time I got consistent service was when it was docked using the external antenna. I have heard that the headphone/antenna helps but after spending that kind of money I didn't really want to pay extra just to make it work like it should. I do admit that I live in an area where for whatever reason I get poor reception on everything (radio, cell phone, etc.). What really burned me up was that I called to cancel the XM and return the unit, the operator wanted to send a refresher signal (which did help some) and offered a complimentary 90 days to try to get it to work right. Tried it a while longer but the reception was still problematic and that is when I discovered that the battery was surprisingly short lived when going "Live". So I cancel, return the product, and am told by XM that I would be refunded for my subscription. I was refunded minus $15 for the portion of the month that I used and the activation fee. After all of the trouble that I had I was really unhappy that XM would then nickle and dime me for 15 bucks. Like I said in the title, I would not recommend the Inno or XM. There are too many GREAT MP3 players (lot less money, better usability, less weight, and no XM subscriptions) to buy this product.