Delphi Delivers the Hottest 'Must Haves' This Holiday Season
TROY, Mich., Nov. 30 -- Delphi Corp. , America's leading satellite radio manufacturer, offers consumers the hottest "must have" gift ideas this holiday season including the Delphi MyFi, the industry's first personal handheld XM2GO satellite radio. Additional wish list favorites include the Delphi XM Roady2 Personal Audio System and the Delphi XM SKYFi2, which along with MyFi, will be available at major consumer electronics retailers this December.
"This holiday season, Delphi will give consumers the ultimate entertainment experience well beyond the confines of the home and car," said Francisco (Frank) Ordonez, vice president, Delphi Corporation and president, Delphi Product & Service Solutions. "From the industry first MyFi to our sleek and affordable satellite radio receivers, Delphi Consumer Electronics are at the top of everyone's wish list this year."
"Delphi continues to expand its portfolio of consumer electronics products to meet the needs and wants of today's sophisticated customers," said Joseph A. Damato, director, Consumer Electronics, Delphi Product & Service Solutions. "With a number of new product introductions this year, we are pleased to offer a great lineup of consumer electronics products for the vehicle, home, and office-just in time for holiday gift giving."
Delphi MyFi (MSRP $349.99): The industry's first personal handheld XM2GO satellite radio
The Delphi MyFi, honored with the 2005 "Best of Innovations" award in the portable audio category by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), comes complete with all accessories needed to enjoy XM at home, at work, in a vehicle or on the go. As the most advanced satellite radio available, MyFi offers a complete package of components and features including an integrated rechargeable battery, built-in antenna and wireless FM transmitter. MyFi's revolutionary technology makes it possible to experience XM Satellite Radio effortlessly through a "live" listening mode or anywhere, anytime through a time-shifting "My XM" memory mode which allows users to store up to five hours of XM's outstanding content with the press of a button, even when the unit is not in use.
Delphi XM Roady2 Personal Audio System (MSRP $149.99): The Audio System accessory that makes Roady2 a completely portable XM satellite radio
The Roady2 Personal Audio System turns the Delphi XM Roady2 into a completely portable device by utilizing a uniquely fitted and stylized docking station; a hi-fidelity headset with integrated XM antenna and volume control; and, a rechargeable lithium battery pack. The built-in antenna is designed into the headset for optimal satellite signal reception. The unit also has a Mode switch to easily select between XM and FM radio. The system's rechargeable lithium battery pack lasts for up to four hours in XM mode and twelve hours in FM mode when fully charged. The included AC power supply will simultaneously charge the battery and allow the unit to operate under low battery conditions.
Delphi XM SKYFi2 (MSRP $129.99): The next generation SKYFi satellite radio receiver
The Delphi XM SKYFi2, awarded 2004 Best of What's New by Popular Science, takes SKYFi, the best selling satellite radio receiver ever, and makes it even better by adding the first-ever "pause" and "replay" functions for satellite radio. Utilizing leading edge technology, the exclusive replay/pause 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 play back that programming within 30-minutes. The unit also has a built-in wireless FM modulator, personalized stock ticker, personalized sports scores, a clock, TuneSelect(TM) and much more. A $30 XM rebate for the SKYFi2 is available through December 31. Optional new home and vehicle adaptor kits are also available for $69.99 MSRP.
Also available at national retailers this holiday season from Delphi is the Delphi CD Audio System (MSRP $199.99), SKYFi Marine Kit (MSRP $199.99), Roady2 Satellite Radio Receiver (MSRP $129.99), SKYFi Audio System (MSRP $99.99), SKYFi2 Vehicle and Home Adaptor kits (MSRP $69.99), and Roady2 Home kit (MSRP $39.99). Delphi's 10.2" (MSRP $1299.99) and 8" (MSRP $899.99) Rear Seat Entertainment units are available at select consumer electronics retailers.
Take your holiday gift lists to your favorite consumer electronics retailers where you can purchase Delphi's line up of consumer electronics, or visit http://www.shopdelphi.com/ to purchase select Delphi product and accessory offerings.
XM Satellite Radio is America's number one satellite radio service with more than 2.5 million subscribers. XM offers more than 130 digital radio channels of commercial-free music and premier sports, news, talk, and entertainment. As the Official Satellite Radio Network for Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Exclusive Satellite Radio Service for NASCAR, as well as the Official Satellite Radio Service for ACC, PAC-10 and Big-10 collegiate football and basketball, XM Satellite Radio is the industry leader in sports radio programming, offering thousands of live sporting events each year.
Delphi has sold more than 3 million satellite radio receivers including both OE and retail units. 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 boombox to the market in 2002. Delphi has a broad portfolio of products to answer a wide variety of information and entertainment needs. For more information about Delphi, visit http://www.delphi.com/media .
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