Delphi And XM Introduce SKYFi2 XM Satellite Radio Receiver

Delphi Corp., a pioneer of in-vehicle entertainment and electronics, and XM Satellite Radio , America's No. 1 satellite radio service, are introducing another breakthrough product, the new Delphi SkyFi2 XM Satellite Radio- the next generation SKYFi radio receiver.

The Delphi SKYFi2 XM Satellite Radio takes SKYFi, the best selling satellite receiver ever, and makes it even better by adding several new exciting features, including the first-ever "pause" and "replay" functions for a satellite receiver. Utilizing leading edge technology, the "30 Minute Replay" function continuously and automatically saves the last 30 minutes of programming - including programming from multiple XM channels. In addition, listeners can pause the program they are listening to with the option to playback that programming within 30 minutes. The unit also has a built-in wireless FM modulator, personalized stock ticker, personalized sports scores, a clock, TuneSelectTM by song and artist and much more.

The new vehicle kit is upgraded for wireless FM modulation through the antenna allowing users to easily self-install the SKYFi2 XM Satellite Radio in their vehicle. SKYFi2 also features a new, easier to read display and will work with all existing SKYFi accessories including the Delphi CD Audio System. Additional features include a large scroll wheel, convenient remote control, direct channel entry, the ability to preview and channel search by channel name, artists and song titles, and 30 channel presets. All of this combines to give users the most opportunity to experience more than 120 XM channels of revolutionary programming including news, sports, traffic, weather, and 68 commercial-free music channels.

"Our new Delphi SKYFi2 XM Satellite Radio is the first satellite receiver to offer listeners the ability to pause and replay their favorite XM program," said Joe Damato, director of consumer electronics for Delphi Product & Service Solutions. "Everyone has experienced the frustration of an untimely telephone call or wished they could 'hear that song again' while enjoying their favorite program. SKYFi2 addresses these problems simply and elegantly - making it a 'must-have' product for dedicated XM listeners."

The Delphi SKYFi2 XM Satellite Radio will be available at most major consumer electronics retailers this fall for $129.99 MSRP. Optional new home and vehicle adaptor kits are also available for $69.99 MSRP.

"We are excited about the SKYFi2 portable XM Satellite Radio receiver because in addition to the pause and replay functions and the personalized stock quotes, XM listeners can customize and access for the first time scores for pro football, baseball, basketball, hockey, tennis, golf, NASCAR, and your favorite college sports while listening to XM," said Dan Murphy, senior vice president, product marketing and distribution, XM Radio. "These innovations round out the industry's most feature-rich plug and play model available."

Delphi satellite receivers have received many industry recognitions, including the SKYFi2 XM Satellite Radio and Roady2, named "Editor's Choice" by PC Magazine in its recent five-star review, as well as the original SKYFi which was recognized by Consumer's Digest as a "Best Buy" - a rating awarded to fewer than three percent of the competing models in any given product category.

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