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Mobile Productivity Center at 2001 CES

21 December 2000

Launch of Mobile Productivity Center, Public Introduction of 802.11 Local Area
   Network Lead Delphi's Communiport(R) Mobile MultiMedia News at 2001 CES


    TROY, Mich., Dec. 20 Two product launches and a major
technology introduction highlight Delphi Automotive Systems news
at the International Consumer Electronics Show, to be held Jan. 6-9, 2001, in
Las Vegas.
    
The product launches include Delphi's Communiport(R) Mobile Productivity
Center and Rear-Seat Entertainment System.  The technology introduction is
802.11, a local area network that is a critical enabler for the wireless
transfer and downloading of compressed digital entertainment.

The three technologies, along with Delphi's entire portfolio of
Communiport(R)-branded mobile multimedia products, will be showcased at the
company's exhibit. 

"Our Communiport technologies at CES will demonstrate how Delphi is
providing innovative solutions to address consumer demand for personalized
entertainment, added convenience and mobile productivity for their vehicles,"
said Dave Wohleen, Delphi president, Electronics & Mobile Communications
sector.  "With our in-house automotive and integration expertise, and through
our partnerships with leading consumer electronics companies, Delphi is
bringing these innovative products to the market quickly."
Delphi's CES technology highlights include the following:

    Delphi Communiport(R) Mobile Productivity Center
    Delphi will publicly launch its Communiport Mobile Productivity Center
(MPC), announcing pricing, distribution and service details.
    The MPC is a new electronic device designed to help busy consumers stay
organized and connected in their vehicles.  The unit synchronizes certain
Ericsson cellular telephone modules with a Palm V or Vx personal digital
assistant, and then allows drivers to access the data and make hands-free
phone calls through voice commands and text-to-speech software.

    Delphi Rear-Seat Entertainment System
    Delphi's Rear-Seat Entertainment System, to be publicly launched in
February 2001, will allow rear-seat passengers to play Digital Versatile Disc
(DVD) movies, CDs or plug-in game platforms.  The system is designed for easy
installation and removal, and is so versatile that it fits almost any car or
truck, regardless of the size of the rear seat.

    802.11 Wireless Networking Technology
    Delphi and 3Com Corporation will demonstrate the Institute
of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b wireless networking
technology and Internet radio technology during CES.  This network allows for
a wireless exchange of information between a home or office and a vehicle.
    Software that connects with the tuning service allows specific content to
be automatically downloaded to assigned presets on the radio, enabling drivers
to download pre-recorded audio from sources such as syndicated radio programs.
    Further, 802.11 will provide a longer range than Bluetooth (100 meters
versus 30 feet) and will allow for more information (11MB versus the
traditional 0.3 to 1.0MB).
    "802.11 is a critical technology enabler to allow consumers to download
compressed digital audio and video information through a wireless system,"
said Dr. Robert Schumacher, general director of Delphi's Mobile MultiMedia
Business Group.

    Satellite Digital Audio Receiver Service (SDARS)
    In additional to wireless local networks, Delphi has expanded into
satellite radio broadcast with the first mobile Satellite Digital Audio
Receiver Service (SDARS) receiving system.  Using a Cadillac DeVille, Delphi
will demonstrate SDARS capability during CES by showcasing 44 of the 100
accessible stations.  Satellite radio delivers non-stop, digital-quality
music, news and entertainment to mobile or non-mobile radios for a small
monthly service fee.  Delphi anticipates announcing new SDARS business during
its media briefing.