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Step 1
Decide between Sirius and XM for your satellite radio service. These 2 providers offer a distinctly different range of choices to their subscribers.
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Step 2
Decide upon your price range as this is the greatest limiting factor of all. Budget-minded buyers can find many good units at a fair price. They will not offer the full range of features of the higher-end units, but you will be able to take your favorite satellite radio channels wherever you go. So don't worry if you do not have very much to spend, you can find many great units at a low cost.
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Step 3
Look around at the various department stores and electronics stores. The 2 service providers each have their own service-specific manufacturers, and each of these manufacturers offer an assortment of units available in any price range. The more features you want, of course, the more you will have to pay.
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Step 4
Research the various online markets for consumer electronics. There are many Internet clearinghouses that offer some great deals on portable satellite radios if you are willing to take a model that may be a few months old. This is where you have to decide what features you can live without; some of the higher-end portable satellite radio units can be very costly.
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Step 5
Do some research and check what various consumer services say, if anything, about the units you are considering. With a little extra work, you can easily find the right portable satellite radio for you.
