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Hello,

I know there is already topics about this on this forum, but in my opinion this could be sort of a time sensitive issue that threads from 2007 won't be able to answer as well, so I am gonna ask again.

I just bought a DNX8120, and I am considering adding XM.

For XM NAVTRAFFIC subscribers, how is the service working for you in the Maryland, DC, Virginia areas?

In a previous thread (dated back in 2007) I read that the beltway coverage on the maryland side is bad as well as many of the main alternates. Has this improved?

Could anyone give me details on which areas and roads in maryland have specifically good coverage and which are very bad?

if i cant get 495 and 95 and some other important roads on there then i wonder what the point of this thing is

Well summer is coming up and I have been thinking a lot about doing an upgrade to my car's system. I have noticed the easy upgrade from Z1 to Z3 and I think I would be pretty comfortable doing this, so I think I'll buy the Z1. I just have a few questions...

Is it any laptop hard drive that will work with this upgrade? Could I use a 160GB and just put my entire music collection on? I have a huge music collection, and right now I have a full 80GB ipod hooked up to my head unit but I am not really happy about the speed (takes forever to browse through artists).

When the unit rips a CD, are the file sizes similar to MP3 or do they get blown up or compressed?

Is anyone using XM Radio NavTraffic? Does it work well in your area? I live and work in the Washington DC area and have to drive 495 daily. I would absolutely love assistance getting around the jams.