Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Look elsewhere for Sirius hardware

I purchased this Xact XTR1 after my previous unit stopped working after 2 years use. The only reason I purchased a replacement XTR1 is I already have the car kits professionally installed in 2 cars and own the boom-box which would be useless without a replacement. I am gambling that Sirus hardware will improve if the XM merger is approved. Why?Because Xact Communications makes poorly engineered crap! It is so inefficient that it becomes too hot to touch when operating. It does pull in the satellite signal adequately, but the panel is awkward and memory functions are not intuitive. The remote has volume controls that are only for show--they are not functional. That gives you a hint to the quality of the design.I like Sirius programming, but I will NEVER buy anything made by Xact communications again!