Yes!! Activate it whenever you want. Good little unit too, had it in my car for 3 months before I got a pioneer XM ready HU. Now I want to connect it to my home audio system.....just need to find the home kit for that kind of price.
Brewc
08-11-05, 06:32 AM
What all does this comes with?
Matt34
08-11-05, 06:55 AM
What all does this comes with?
Follow the first link then click on "product detail" tab in the middle of the page.
hytec
08-11-05, 10:47 AM
man i remember when these came out a year ago and you couldn't find them anywhere. i've had one in my truck and i love it.
Groucho
08-11-05, 11:14 AM
Note that the 4.99 price is after a $45 mail in rebate.
Spanky BananaPants
08-11-05, 01:39 PM
Still, even with MIR, that's an absolutely amazing price! Thanks for posting!
uli2000
08-11-05, 01:49 PM
once you go xm, you'll never go back. I just bought my second one, got the first a month ago. I went with the skyfi and got the boom box so I can listen at work.
achau9598
08-11-05, 07:19 PM
placed my order .. thanks OP for the heads up.
added: the rebate form looks like it just needs an order number, so can I fill it out and send it in now (since I have that order #) ?
Groucho
08-11-05, 07:20 PM
Still, even with MIR, that's an absolutely amazing price! Thanks for posting!Oh, I agree (bought one myself). I just wanted to give full disclosure.
spainlinx0
08-12-05, 05:08 AM
I never fill out these damn rebates, so I won't bother getting this.
achau9598
08-12-05, 07:45 AM
I never fill out these damn rebates, so I won't bother getting this.
That's a shame. seems like such a nice deal
Anyone know if I can mail the rebate form in now, since I have the order number? Or do I need to wait for it to arrive?
BigDaddy
08-12-05, 08:30 AM
I paid 129 last year about this time. I am happy with the unit.
pyro383
08-12-05, 08:46 AM
picked 1 up also.
Groucho
08-12-05, 09:10 AM
I never fill out these damn rebates, so I won't bother getting this.This one's pretty painless. You just fill out a form and put your order # on it. You don't have to send in a UPC, receipt, or anything like that.
Draven
08-12-05, 09:11 AM
I've got one of these myself and have been meaning to pick one up for the wife.
Great deal, thanks!
big whoppa
08-13-05, 12:06 AM
Earlier, Ecost was giving them away free after rebate. Still $5 after rebate is damn cheap.
renaldow
08-13-05, 02:27 AM
Thanks! I almost bought one of these when it was first released. This is too good to pass up.
spainlinx0
08-13-05, 06:21 AM
This one's pretty painless. You just fill out a form and put your order # on it. You don't have to send in a UPC, receipt, or anything like that.
That changes things then.
spainlinx0
08-13-05, 06:32 AM
What's up with the 2 dollar shipping PLUS a 6 dollar handling fee? I didn't even notice that until I already placed the order through. Still cheap with the rebate, but seems a little sneaky.
raytrade
08-14-05, 05:52 AM
How easy is it to install this unit on a temporary basis? I have held off because I don't want to do a permanent installation in my vehicle. I've read the manual available online but it is not clear just how practical it is to just leave the antenna on top of your vehicle magnetically and run a cord through a window. Is that really ugly (both the cord dangling into your car and the cord running through your car)?
renaldow
08-14-05, 06:00 AM
The Roady is meant to be semi-portable so you can move it from car to car or home. I imagine the antenna would look pretty ugly installed as you described. Also, going through a window is going to crimp and possibly (probably) damage the antenna cable.
You might consider getting a permanently installed antenna that you just have to plug into the unit when you have it in the car.
Me007gold
08-14-05, 01:47 PM
How easy is it to install this unit on a temporary basis? I have held off because I don't want to do a permanent installation in my vehicle. I've read the manual available online but it is not clear just how practical it is to just leave the antenna on top of your vehicle magnetically and run a cord through a window. Is that really ugly (both the cord dangling into your car and the cord running through your car)?
i am using the skyfi2 in my car. its all fm modulated and i have the antenna sitting on my dash and i dont have any problem at all
clappj
08-15-05, 04:05 PM
This one's pretty painless. You just fill out a form and put your order # on it. You don't have to send in a UPC, receipt, or anything like that.
Really?
I noticed that there wasn't any mention of a UPC on the rebate form, but was a little wary of sending in the form without it!
I guess you've done one of eCost's rebates before?
Thanks!
Groucho
08-15-05, 04:17 PM
I haven't done an eCost rebate before...I was just going off what was printed on the form.
TruBuffyFan
08-16-05, 01:14 AM
I actually just put one of these in my car today, and I guess its nice... The only thing is changing the channels can preoccupy you while driving... The switch is a little weird. But I am sure I will get better at it once I get all the presets done... Cool thing is with this unit, you can save up to 20 songs in memory, and when it comes on any station, you radio will tell you and you can go right to it.
achau9598
08-16-05, 06:00 AM
I actually just put one of these in my car today, and I guess its nice... The only thing is changing the channels can preoccupy you while driving... The switch is a little weird. But I am sure I will get better at it once I get all the presets done... Cool thing is with this unit, you can save up to 20 songs in memory, and when it comes on any station, you radio will tell you and you can go right to it.
Can you tell us the setup you are using for your car? What components do you have to make this work?
Thanks in advance.
tanman
08-16-05, 10:30 AM
What's up with the 2 dollar shipping PLUS a 6 dollar handling fee? I didn't even notice that until I already placed the order through. Still cheap with the rebate, but seems a little sneaky.
OMG they raised the price? They used to offer "Free" shipping with a $5 "handling" fee for orders over $25. This is a little much now. $8 for shipping?
achau9598
08-16-05, 11:07 AM
I was also a little pissed that they slipped that $6 handling charge in there. But $12 for the unit still seems like a great deal.
hepcat
08-16-05, 10:43 PM
I actually just put one of these in my car today, and I guess its nice... The only thing is changing the channels can preoccupy you while driving... The switch is a little weird. But I am sure I will get better at it once I get all the presets done... Cool thing is with this unit, you can save up to 20 songs in memory, and when it comes on any station, you radio will tell you and you can go right to it.
you mean you put in a SkyFi??? -confused-
The Roady2 is a good unit, had mine for 6mo. I might grab this as a backup unit. My main gripe is the display. I don't so much mind the 2 lines, but would be nice if the text would scroll to show whole Artist or Song Title.
TruBuffyFan
08-16-05, 11:33 PM
Can you tell us the setup you are using for your car? What components do you have to make this work?
Thanks in advance.
Sorry, did not see this till just now... I drive a 2003 Honda Element. This car came with an AUX jack in it. With that, I am able to get the best sound possible from this unit. That is according to the instructions. 2nd best would be the tape adapter that comes wiith it, 3rd being an FM transmitter, and 4th is the wireless FM transmitter. The radio is already set up to transmit via FM if you don't have a tape player or AUX jack. The satalite is very small and just is magnetic to the roof of my car... RAn the wires down a seem in the door and in back of my glove box, and now I have a wire free set up... Well kind of... Their are three wires coming out of the unit. One is power, two is the satalite, and three is the AUX chord... So it does look a little funny with all those chords... Today I started to like it better. The thing is, the stations play some popular songs, but than others that you never even new of... It may be a popular artist, but one of their less popular songs. The comedy stations are funny though... for 4.99 its well worth it... Email me for a free activation code and 3 months service!
WhattheFFF
10-08-05, 05:49 PM
anyone get their rebate yet?
spainlinx0
10-08-05, 05:52 PM
Not I.
clappj
10-08-05, 07:44 PM
Nope.
GreenMonkey
10-08-05, 10:32 PM
Good luck with your rebates. I never got my $50 ecost rebate for my Nintendo DS, and ecost didn't answer my email about it . I got this note in response to my complaint that I didn't get my rebate.
Thank you for visiting eCOST.com.
If your inquiry has already been resolved, please disregard this message. If you still require assistance, please contact one of our eCOST.com representative's at 1-877-888-2678.
Although we are trying to provide each customer with excellent customer service, we have not been able to answer all inquiries in the time frame that our customers have come to expect from us.
Due to the tremendous response we have received to our wide product assortment and competitive pricing, our business expectations have been exceeded. We are diligently addressing this issue on our end and sincerely appreciate your patience. If you would like to respond to this email, please call customer service.
achau9598
10-10-05, 08:59 AM
still waiting for the rebate here, but I did pick up the home kit and love being able to listen both in my car and while I exercise at home
achau9598
10-29-05, 02:40 PM
received my rebate check today
WhattheFFF
10-29-05, 03:23 PM
got mine too & it was for $49, thought it was only supposed to be $45.
achau9598
10-29-05, 03:25 PM
darn .. mine was only 45 .. lucky you
sdmike
10-29-05, 04:24 PM
Also received mine today for $45.
dentam
10-29-05, 07:15 PM
Got mine today for $49.
renaldow
10-30-05, 02:25 AM
Sweet, maybe I"ll be getting mine soon.
Love the XM, don't love the wait period for the rebates.
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