XM CANADA UNVEILS TWO NEW SATELLITE RADIOS

Listen to more than 120 channels static-free on the new XpressR and XpressEZ

CNW

XM Canada, the country's premier satellite radio company, today unveiled two new devices - XpressR and XpressEZ. With the XpressR and XpressEZ, listeners can enjoy enhanced reception and a wide range of programming including music, sports, news, talk, family and entertainment on more than 120 XM Canada channels.

The XpressR is the industry's first satellite radio with split screen display and many advanced features including a 30-minute pause/replay. The XpressEZ is a sleek, affordable, entry-level satellite radio. Manufactured by Audiovox, these two new radios join the mid-tier Xpress receiver to create a full suite of Xpress plug-and-play products.

Features of the new XpressR include:

• The first-ever split screen receiver for satellite radio allowing XM Canada listeners the ability to maximize their XM Radio experience by simultaneously viewing six different XM channels. The split screen displays the current channel on the left side and five additional XM channels on the right side. All six channels can be viewed by channel name, artist or song title.

• A 30-minute buffer that continuously and automatically saves the last 30 minutes of programming for users to replay even after they change the channel. XpressR users can also pause their active XM channel with the option to playback the program within 30 minutes.

• Quick channel navigation with the option to program up to 30 favourite channels or press number buttons to move directly to a preferred channel. The radio also has a remote control with pause, replay and direct channel entry buttons.

In addition, the XpressR radio display automatically adjusts the level of brightness from day to night and includes a customizable stock and sports ticker and a "tune select" feature to alert the user when favourite songs, artists or sports teams are playing on another channel.

The new XpressEZ is a sleek, entry-level satellite radio that provides easy and affordable access to XM Canada's programming in both the home and vehicle. This new radio includes:

• A large and bright three-line display for viewing XM channel, artist and song title.

• The ability to program ten favourite channels.

• A convenient tuner dial for simple and quick navigation through XM's extensive variety of programming.

The XpressR and XpressEZ are compact and lightweight and can easily be used in the home, vehicle and with compatible audio systems. Optional accessories for the home include the new Universal Xpress Home Kit, new Delphi Premium Sound System and Belkin Boombox.

The new XpressEZ and XpressR will be available at retail stores across Canada that sell XM Satellite Radio products.

Please visit www.xmradio.ca/video/xmexpress.wmv for a video demonstration and new product photos. More information on the XpressEZ and XpressR can be found at www.xmradio.ca/xpressez/ and www.xmradio.ca/xpressr.

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