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| Samsung YX-M1Z Helix XM2go Portable Satellite Radio with MP3 Player | 
| List Price: $349.99
Buy New: $229.98
You Save: $120.01 (34%)
Buy New/Used/Refurbished from $139.12
Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 56 reviews)
Sales Rank: 13245
Category: CE
Publisher: Samsung
Studio: Samsung
Brand: Samsung
Label: Samsung
Format: Cd
Platform: Windows
Media: Electronics
Autographed: 0
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Batteries Included: 0
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 8.8 x 2.5
MPN: YX-M1
Model: YX-M1
UPC: 036725601376
EAN: 0086753091731
ASIN: B000ELQUH2
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Compact digital media player with built-in MP3/WMA player and XM satellite receiver | | • | 1 GB flash memory stores 16 hours of MP3 (128 kbps) or 32 hours of WMA (64 kbps) files | | • | Receives XM's 170 channels of commercial-free programming (subscription required) | | • | 1.7-inch TFT color display; stores up to 50 hours of XM programming; song "bookmarking" | | • | USB 2.0 interface for quick music transfers; includes home charging cradle; 1-year warranty |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Finally, a portable device that lets you play live XM radio content. That's right, wherever you roam the Samsung Helix lets you tap into more than 150 channels of satellite radio. It's a big step forward for XM radio lovers, but there's more. With the Helix, you can combine live XM radio with your personal digital music collection (MP3s and WMA). This means you can enjoy your own music library while being exposed to all the new music and content that XM radio has to offer. 
With the Helix, you can receive and play live satellite broadcasts while you're on the go. View larger. | 
XM radio offers an incredible selection of music, sports, talk, and more. | So how did they get a complete satellite receiver into a device that measures 3.7 x 2.2 x 0.6 inches? By using an advanced satellite/terrestrial internal antenna that allows the device to receive signals from anywhere. The device is light, too, weighing in at just 4.5 ounces. The unit's full-color, 180 x 180 TFT display, as well as a user-friendly interface, make it easy to save and delete content. In addition to making it easy to find the music you want to listen to quickly, the interface lets you build your own playlists right on the device that consist of XM radio content and your own digital music. Another cool feature is the Helix's built-in memory buffer, which allows you to save an entire XM radio song even if you decide to save it in the middle of the song. The Helix's internal memory supports up to 50 hours of saved content. Featuring a full array of programming -- from talk shows, comedy programs, and live Major League Baseball broadcasts to just about every musical genre from bluegrass to jazz -- XM Radio is the fastest growing satellite radio network in the world. All XM metadata is displayed on the Helix's display, including full song title and artist name, as well as information extras such as stock and sports score tickers. The device also sports a category list for saving and accessing favorite channels. Another great feature of the Helix is TuneSelect, which alerts you when one of your favorite artists or songs is being played on an XM channel. Plus, the Helix supports the XM + Napster music service. If you hear a song you like on XM radio, simply "tag" it and easily purchase and download that artist or song via Napster. It's a great way to discover and own the music you like. And last, but certainly not least, the Helix features an integrated wireless FM transmitter so you can beam XM content to any FM radio frequency, making it very easy to listen to XM content on any home or car stereo. What's in the Box
YX-M1Z XM radio/MP3 player, battery, earbuds, remote control, home dock/cradle, home XM antenna, AC power adapter, travel power cable, RCA audio cable, USB cable, carrying case/holster, user's guide, and software CD-ROM.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 51 more reviews...
 Samsung v. Delphi March 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Ok, I purchased this product six months after buying a Delphi SkiFi3. I'd like to compare the two models:
1. Samsung Helix: Easy-to-use buttons, instant bookmarking, beautiful color screen with cute graphics illustrating each XM station.
Delphi SkiFi3: Buttons freeze up and are often unresponsive, monochrome screen which also often freezes.
2. Helix: built-in antennae and included earbuds. I take long walks and get wonderful reception. With the optional headset antennae, I could listen with no problem in the library or the gym.
SkiFi3: you have to use external headset antennae to get any signal at all. No internal antennae. Constant "check antennae" message which encourages you to jam the antennae into the receiver. I took walks with this thing in open fields in which I received spotty or no reception.
3. Helix: Removable battery gives at least 3 hours of Live XM when fully charged. You can get a spare battery for about $20.
SkiFi3: Battery not removeable, lasts for about 40 minutes on Live XM (that's right, forty minutes.) When it dies, you have to plug the unit in and wait for it to recharge to get another forty minutes. You can pay extra for an extended-life battery which will give you seven hours of live XM- I did, and now I'll try to sell it somewhere.
4. Helix: Solidly built, very attractive.
SkiFi3: flimsy junk. I went through two replacements before giving up on this model (check my review of it under SkiFi3.)
In short, these two models should be in listed in the Encylopedia under "you get what you pay for." You will pay considerably more for the Helix than the SkiFi3. But unless you want a unit exclusively for the car, the Helix is the only choice to make (I can see the SkiFi screen being easier to read than the Helix on the dashboard. But don't expect to be able to walk around and listen to it.)
The Helix is THE choice for portability. I'm just sorry I kept giving the SkiFi3 a chance- that unit is a piece of junk, I wish XM would pull Delphi's license to produce it. Delphi gives XM a bad name. Samsung is the way to go, believe me.
Update: My favorite feature on the Helix is the ability to record channels overnight or whenever; the unit doesn't have to be turned on. Every morning, I check to see what songs I got, and delete the ones I don't like. I've "captured" fifty songs over the past four days just by recording overnight, it's wonderful. using the home antennea, the music is recorded clear as a bell, too. I'm not aware that the Delphi offers the programming feature or not; doesn't matter, since I never got a signal anywhere indoors anyway.
I'm convinced that the Delphi product is based on old technology- just compare them side to side and you can see that one looks like it belongs in a museum, not a store shelf. Again- get the Samsung Helix, you will not be sorry. I'm just amazed at how great this little radio is.
 Terrible warranty service from Samsung January 21, 2008
When the radio works it is good (except for frequent loss of signal when walking with it in standalone mode, ie, no external antenna), but pray you never have a warranty problem. My radio died, Samsung has had it for almost 6 weeks now and I can't find out from them when it will be returned. And I've called every number I can find!!! Meantime I keep paying my XM service. I would recommend you buy local from some place that will honor the warranty IN HOUSE!!!!
 A Good Product For The Price December 21, 2007
I got my Helix for $129.99 with a $50 rebate from XM Radio. The car kit cost me an additional $69. Overall this is a great product as both an in home XM radio reciever and MP3 player. The only problems I have using it at home is the reception occasionally fades. In a car it works great provided that the audio system in your car has an AUX input. The FM modulator feature with the car kit is good sometimes and bad other times. If you drive in an area with a lot of tall buildings or trees the performance with the FM modulator degrades accordily. When this unit is connected to a car audio system with an AUX input the unit really performs will. I've also noticed in newer cars with the antenna built into either the front or rear window increases the performance as well. It's great to play your favorite music at home and on the road. Considering the price I got the unit for and performance I've gotten out of it I give the Samsung Helix high marks. Just remember to put it in the situations, especially with car audio systems where it performs the best.
NerdBoyTV gives high marks to Helix XM2go Portable Satellite Radio November 11, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1M30CSS5D2QAK NerdBoyTV discovered the Helix XM2go Portable Satellite Radio with MP3 Player last Christmas 2006. We bought two - one for us and one for a gift. Subscriptions run around $19.95/month for the two units. I really wanted it to hear my beloved Casey Kasem's American Top 40 on the 80s channel that I use to listen to every Sunday morning while I worked at the self-serve gas station as a youth! As for the unit itself, it's very easy-to-use and it records songs for future playback EVEN when you miss the first minute or so (it saves all the way back to the beginning of the song)...neat! Biggest negative, the battery drains to empty when you don't use for even one day.
Good XM radio October 27, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I use my XM2go radio mostly in a fixed location with the antenna pointing south for good reception. My main goal is recording old music. I like that the radio can record a song as long as it is playing; it will not pick up the beginning of a song if the song is already playing when accessed.
Converting the captured songs for play on a computer is not an option, however, playing the captured song from the headset jack into a line input jack works, which must be captured. The quality is good. The line volume might need adjusting coming out of the radio, an option is provided for line output level from the menu.
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