Delphi Automotive Systems Leads the Industry in MP3 Playback Development for New Vehicles

Strategic Insights -

Delphi Automotive Systems showcased its innovative Communiport MP3 audio playback technology at the 2000 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. According to Dave Wohleen, Delphi's executive vice president, "MP3 playbacks are the wave of the immediate future" and are poised to revolutionize the way people listen to music in their vehicles. The company's Communiport MP3 playback devices employ multiple playback mechanisms, including CD-ROM and flash memory cards, enabling users to store up to 10-12 times more music on a single CD.

Key Takeaways:

  • Delphi Automotive Systems demonstrated its Communiport MP3 audio playback technology at the 2000 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, leading the industry in MP3 playback development for new vehicles.
  • The Communiport MP3 playback devices employ multiple playback mechanisms, including CD-ROM and flash memory cards, providing users with flexibility and convenience.
  • MP3 playback receivers are a new innovation in Delphi's portfolio, addressing consumer demand for personalized entertainment, convenience, and mobile productivity in vehicles.
  • Delphi has capabilities to integrate various playback methods, including direct wireless download from the Internet or service centers.
  • The company's International Operations Group provides comprehensive product solutions to complex customer needs, with manufacturing sites and technical centers in 39 countries.
  • Delphi has approximately 216,000 employees and operates 179 wholly owned manufacturing sites, 41 joint ventures, 53 customer centers and sales offices, and 31 technical centers worldwide.

Statistics:

  • MP3 playback allows for digital audio music files to be compressed by a factor of 10 or more without compromising sound quality.
  • Delphi's Communiport MP3 playback devices can store up to 10-12 times more music on a single CD.
  • The company operates in 39 countries with 179 wholly owned manufacturing sites, 41 joint ventures, 53 customer centers and sales offices, and 31 technical centers.
  • Delphi has approximately 216,000 employees worldwide.
  • MP3 playback technology is already popular among younger consumers and technology-savvy trendsetters, who are compressing music from standard music CDs and creating MP3 computer files for personal use.

Sources:

  • Delphi Automotive Systems' press release, "Delphi Demonstrates MP3 Playback for Vehicles at Consumer Electronics Show," January 2000.
  • Delphi Automotive Systems website: www.delphiauto.com.