XM Redefines the Listening Experience With All-New Radio Featuring Advanced Browsing Technology |
XpressRC, first-ever satellite radio featuring full-color split-screen
display, 60-minute replay and song storage, will be music to subscribers'
ears
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XM (Nasdaq: XMSR), the
nation's leading satellite radio company, today unveiled an all-new radio
that provides the richest possible listening experience, allowing listeners
to fully immerse themselves in XM's impressive breadth of dynamic content.
The XpressRC features advanced browsing capability with a real-time
programming guide displaying multiple channel information, artist names and
song titles. The XpressRC will redefine the music lover's listening
experience with a vibrant full-color split-screen display, 60-minute pause
and replay, and the ability to save up to 10 favorite songs to listen to
later. (Photos available online at:
http://xmradio.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=pageE)
"You don't live in a black and white world, so why should your XM
experience be limited to black and white? The XpressRC is vibrant and
offers a wealth of features and functions, ensuring the richest satellite
radio experience available," said Vernon Irvin, XM Executive Vice President
and Chief Marketing Officer. "The debut unit promises to take music, sports
and entertainment lovers by surprise, reinventing the way they receive and
experience XM content. The listening experience will never be the same."
The XpressRC features:
-- A stunning customizable, color display that allows XM listeners to view
the content they want, including channel, artist name and song title.
The split-screen lets listeners view the current channel information on
the left side, while browsing to view what is playing on up to three
different channels on the right side. The split-screen allows listeners
to easily browse to discover what XM content is playing on multiple
favorite channels without having to change the dial.
-- A buffer that saves the last 60 minutes of programming so listeners can
easily replay what they just heard. XpressRC users can also pause the
XM programming they are listening to with the option to play that
programming as long as it is within the 60-minute timeframe and the
unit is not powered off. Never miss a beat, sports play or news item
again.
-- The ability to easily save up to 10 favorite songs for future
listening. The split-screen option enables listeners to see the artist
and song that is currently playing on the left side of the screen, and
view up to five other saved songs on the right side at the same time.
-- Quick channel navigation with the option to pre-set up to 10 favorite
channels, or press number buttons to enter and move directly to the
desired channel. The new radio also features a remote control with
pause, replay and direct channel entry buttons. The radio display
automatically adjusts brightness from day to night while in the car and
includes a customizable stock and sports ticker. It also includes a
TuneSelect feature that alerts listeners whenever their favorite songs,
artists or sports teams are being played on another channel.
The XpressRC is compact and lightweight and can move easily from the
car to a second vehicle, the home and the office with additional
accessories.
The XpressRC includes a new FrequencyFinder feature, which conveniently
scans and locates FM frequencies for listening to XM through your FM radio.
Manufactured by Delphi, the new XpressRC radio will be available
beginning fall 2007 for a suggested retail price of $169.99.
The XpressRC joins a family of Xpress plug-and-play radio products,
including: the entry-level XpressEZ, mid-tier Xpress, and the XpressR
split-screen radio with 30-minute pause and replay.
To learn more or pre-order the XpressRC, visit
http://www.xmradio.com/xpressrc.
Today discovering new XM content just got easier. With 170 channels to
find what turns you on, there's always something surprising just a channel
away: a new song, an old favorite, a story, breaking news or a big game.
About XM
XM (Nasdaq: XMSR) is America's number one satellite radio company with
more than 8.2 million subscribers. Broadcasting live daily from studios in
Washington, DC, New York City, Chicago, the Country Music Hall of Fame in
Nashville, Toronto and Montreal, XM's 2007 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 Ferrari, General
Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, Porsche, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota is
available in 140 different vehicle models for 2007. 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 Delphi
Delphi was the first company to integrate a radio into the dashboard in
1936, the first to bring satellite radio to the vehicle in 2001 and the
first to bring a portable satellite radio to the market in 2002. To date,
Delphi has sold more than 15 million satellite radio receivers and
accessories. In fact, three out of four satellite radio subscribers listen
on Delphi hardware. Delphi continues to expand its in-vehicle and consumer
electronics technologies and offers a broad portfolio of products to answer
a wide variety of information and entertainment needs. For more
information, visit http://www.delphi.com/media.
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.
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CONTACT:
Marie Farrar of XM, +1-202-380-4151,
marie.farrar@xmradio.com
