Real-Time XM NavWeather Available as Stand Alone Package or as a Combined
Package with XM Radio in Bushnell ONIX 400
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XM, the nation's leading
provider of satellite radio, announced today that the Bushnell ONIX 400 is
now available through additional retail, including Amazon.com, Wal-Mart,
REI, Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Gander Mountain.
The ONIX 400 is the first handheld to offer XM NavWeather(TM), which is
available as stand-alone package or as a premium package coupled with XM
Radio.
The ONIX 400 is the first fully integrated portable device that can
simultaneously access GPS location data; XM's 170 plus channels of
acclaimed music, sports and entertainment; and XM NavWeather, the first,
personalized local real-time weather tracking service in the United States.
XM NavWeather utilizes Threat Matrix(TM) technology to track and provide
immediate alerts on developing weather threats, such as rain, hail, tornado
and storm warnings.
XM NavWeather Service Prices*:
-- Stand alone XM NavWeather - $9.95 per month
-- XM NavWeather plus with XM Radio - $16.94 total per month
XM NavWeather transmits detailed nationwide weather information for
more than 20 different weather conditions, scaled and customized for the
user's specific location and displayed in color on the ONIX 400's GPS
mapping screen. XM NavWeather also provides multi-day forecasts based on
weather monitoring stations across the U.S.
"Up-to-the-minute environmental condition information is imperative for
any outdoorsman," said Roderick MacKenzie, VP, advanced applications, XM.
"Now consumers can continuously hold the most intuitive, up-to-date and
comprehensive weather data and entertainment content in the palm of their
hands."
XM NavWeather was developed with Baron Services and utilizes Baron's
exclusive Threat Matrix technology. Baron Services is also XM's weather
partner for its award-winning XM WX Satellite Weather, a trusted
information source for professional pilots and mariners. XM NavWeather
builds upon the success of this professional grade service by providing a
"consumer friendly" interpretation of the dynamic weather data direct to
the ONIX 400's display screen.
Photos and more information on the Bushnell ONIX 400 can be found
online at: http://xmradio.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=image_gallery&cat=27.
*A one-time activation fee of $14.99 may apply.
About XM
XM is America's number one satellite radio company. Broadcasting live
daily from studios in Washington, DC, New York City, Chicago, Nashville,
Toronto and Montreal, XM's 2008 lineup includes more than 170 digital
channels of choice from coast to coast: commercial-free music, premier
sports, news, talk radio, comedy, children's and entertainment programming;
and the most advanced traffic and weather information.
XM, the leader in satellite-delivered entertainment and data services
for the automobile market through partnerships with General Motors, Honda,
Hyundai, Nissan, Porsche, Ferrari, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota, is available
in 140 different vehicle models for 2008. XM's industry-leading products
are available at consumer electronics retailers nationwide. For more
information about XM hardware, programming and partnerships, please visit
http://www.xmradio.com/.
About Bushnell
Bushnell Outdoor Products is a global manufacturer and marketer of
branded consumer products based in Overland Park, Kansas. Bushnell Outdoor
Products sells its products worldwide under the Bushnell(R), Tasco(R),
Serengeti(R), Bolle(R), Uncle Mike's Law Enforcement(R), Stoney Point(R),
Hoppe's(R), Butler Creek(R), Kolpin(R) and Final Approach(R) brand names.
For information about any of these brands or products, please contact
Bushnell Public Relations at (913) 752-6105.
About Baron Services
Baron Services is a pioneer in sophisticated weather analysis and
technology and a globally recognized industry leader in delivering
technology for the communication of significant weather events. It offers a
wide range of weather solutions and owns numerous weather technology
patents. The company delivers cutting-edge radar systems, advanced forecast
modeling, mobile weather analysis and localized weather displays. Operating
primarily from Huntsville, Alabama, with offices in Oklahoma, North
Carolina and Florida, Baron Services includes five specialized divisions
that continue to advance the weather industry by providing systems
engineered to save both lives and property. The company has, to date,
installed all broadcast dual-polarimetric radars in the world.
Threat Matrix is a trademark of Baron Services, Inc.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
in the forward-looking statements in this press release include demand for
XM Satellite Radio's service, the Company's dependence on technology and
third party vendors, its potential need for additional financing, as well
as other risks described in XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.'s Form 10-K
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on 3-1-07. Copies of the
filing are available upon request from XM Radio's Investor Relations
Department. Programming is subject to change.
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