History
The PCR was first announced in 2003. The next year, XM pulled the PCR's from the market, reportedly due to music piracy. However, that didn't stop demand: Some units were reportedly selling for more than US$300 on eBay. As of February 2007, prices settled down to around US$30-50.
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