I was under the impression the E1 was a brand spanking new designed radio.
(I'm not involved in SW as most of the posters here so my misunderstanding
should be expected)

The following two links show a Satellit 900 and the E1. Other than XM and
perhaps some LCD differences what is the hoopla regarding the new E1? Is it
just because of the XM capability?

http://www.satellit700.com/900/satellit900.html
(Scroll to the bottom for links to the pics)

http://images.google.ca/imgres?imgur...icial%26sa%3DN
(Sorry for the massive Google image link)

FS5 - If you have to Ask . . . ~ RHF

Understood!

Few radios bring big innovations in design, so I wouldn't criticize the
E1 on that score. It's a new Eton model that has a relatively unique
collection of features. Now, we must of course simply laugh at the idea
that outfitting the E1 with XM is any kind of 'breakthrough', but the
E1 is a new model and it will appeal to some people. End of story.

As for the hoopla, I'm as puzzled by it as you are.

Steve