TROY, Mich. – Today, Delphi
the leader in satellite radio hardware with over 10 million radios sold and XM Satellite Radio, the leader in satellite
radio service with over 7 million subscribers, announced
the upcoming retail introduction of the newest Delphi satellite radio receiver,
the SKYFi3. As the latest successor in the
best-selling SKYFi family, the SKYFi3 is 65% smaller, yet
maintains nearly every benefit of the previous generation product. In addition,
SKYFi3 can also store and manage up to 10 hours
of XM programming through non-removable internal memory,
as well as an unlimited number of MP3 files through optional and removable Micro SD cards. Along with
the largest 9 line display in its class and low-profile car dock that mounts vertically or horizontally, the SKYFi3 sets a new
standard for plug-and-play systems.
“SKYFi3 is an important
addition to our award-winning line of XM radios ensuring Delphi will continue to be the preferred choice of
consumers,” stated Frank Ordonez, president, Delphi Product & Service Solutions. “As more
subscribers realize the exceptional entertainment value
XM has to offer, SKYFi3 maximizes their enjoyment and subscription value
– because it offers the optimum
balance of compact size, screen readability, cutting-edge content management features and portability outside the
vehicle.”
In today’s fast-paced,
multi-tasking world we live in, interruptions while listening to our favorite songs or TV programs are unavoidable. Like its
predecessor, the SKYFi3 features a 30 minute Pause-Replay
function that continuously and automatically saves the last 30 minutes of
music, sports, comedy or talk –
regardless of whether the user changes channels. At any point during live listening, users can pause a song or program
with a single button press. As long as playback
resumes within 30 minutes, users can enjoy what they would have otherwise
missed. The Delphi SKYFi3 can time-shift up to
10 hours of fresh and continuously updated XM programming
on its non-removable internal flash memory. Recordings can be started anytime during the live listening mode or by using
SKYFi3’s scheduled recording feature. A subscription to XM must be maintained to listen to stored XM
programming.
SKYFi3
also offers the ability to store an unlimited number of MP3, WMA and WAV
formatted files on optional and removable Micro
SD cards. Users can easily manage their content by combining
both stored XM and MP3s in personal playlists so they can enjoy all their music
any time - any way they prefer.
“The
four year partnership with Delphi has allowed XM to offer its subscribers some
of the most innovative radio products ever
developed for our leading service – and the Delphi SKYFi3 is no exception,” stated Rocco Tricarico, vice
president of product marketing, XM Satellite Radio. “SKYFi3
offers the unique combination of stored XM, MP3 capability, micro SD card compatibility and Pause-Replay all in one elegant
device.”
The Delphi SKYFi3 comes with everything
to start enjoying XM in any vehicle equipped with an FM
radio. First, a low-profile car dock with direct channel and preset-favorites
access allows for both horizontal and vertical
mounting options. The car dock also provides for a single auxiliary line input so users can listen to an external audio.
SKYFi3’s orientation flexibility, bright 2.8-inch display screen and ease-to-access car dock buttons
offer improved readability and control for safer
operation while driving.
