RadioBanter - Ah, yes...the worst of all possible worlds.

Frank Dresser wrote:
"D Peter Maus" wrote in message
...

The future of radio. We're screwed.

From AllAccess.com

Microsoft And Clear Channel Partner On HD Technology
Set To Provide Data Via CC HD

[snip]

Will MSN direct be used with IBOC-AM? Using IBOC-FM seems alot easier with
the antenna and bandwidth considerations.

Is there much consumer interest in MSN direct?

Frank Dresser

I wouldn't worry about it - this is just a gimmick, that requires a
subscription fee, and is broadcast as sub-carriers over the FM Band,
and is just a glorified pager system:

"As a thank-you to current subscribers and an incentive to those who
haven't yet signed up, Microsoft is offering an additional three free
months of MSN Direct service to all yearly subscribers. The
subscription price is $59 for a full year (with three months free)* or
$9.95 a month (with the first month's subscription free)."

http://www.suunto.com/suunto/main/ar...08474395903543

Fossil Wrist Watch

http://www.amazon.com/Fossil-Wrist-S...&s=electronics

This baby is ranked 40,000th in electonics !

Looks like MSN Direct is real popular, too:

http://www.google.com/trends?q=%22ms...o=all&date=all

Now, we can say: HD Radio - a gimmick, within a gimmick ! Everyone,
hates Microsoft, anyway ! LOL !