Press Release - Axion launches new Axion-Geo line of portable navigation systems
11-27-2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    
    
Axion launches new Axion-Geo line of portable navigation systems    
Axion-Geo 632 provides turn by turn voice navigation in a slim ultra-compact unit    
    
    
Pomona, California, November 27th, 2006: Today Axion, the leader in portable entertainment electronics, announced the launch of its first personal navigation unit, the Axion Geo-632. The Geo-632 is the first in a new line of navigation products to join Axions line of portable electronic devices.     
    
    
The Geo-632 provides a 3.5 color touch screen with voice guided turn by turn navigation in a small compact unit. While driving, you can view road data in 2D, 3D or pan viewing modes with user friendly visual and auditory clues for your next turn. Comprehensive map data is pre-loaded and includes a point of interest database with over a million listings such as restaurants, hotels, gas stations, banks and other high interest destinations. The Geo-632 will automatically re-route your trip if you encounter a detour or stopover on the way to your destination. The trip planner routes several locations in a multi-stop trip plan simply and easily.     
    
    
This is an exciting day for Axion as we grow our portable product offering to include personal navigation . . . said Chris Ho, Axions Vice President. Our new line will include several new units in 2007 that aim to address each individuals price and performance needs.     
    
    
Axion Geo-632 Features    
    
3.5 touch panel TFT LCD screen     
2D and 3D map orientation     
Point of interest searchable by proximity     
Route travel by highways, major roads or location     
Fastest route time or re-route time for detours     
SD card slot for map/software updates     
Play MP3 and view JPEG files     
    
    
Axion Geo-632 Specifications    
    
CPU/GPS Chipset: Centrality/SiRF III     
Internal Flash Memory: 32MB     
External Flash: 32Mb - 2GB SD/MMC card     
Power: DC 5V     
Battery: 27800 mAH Li-ion (approx. 8-10 hour usage)     
    
    
Pricing and Availability     
    
Model # Description MSRP Available     
    
Axion Geo-632 3.5 Personal Navigation (GPS) Unit $349.99 November 2006    
    
    
Consumer Electronics Show 2007    
    
The new Axion Geo-632 will be on display at the Consumer Electronics show in the Central Hall booth #13244 in Las Vegas, Nevada from January 8-11, 2007. If you are interested in scheduling a press appointment with our media team, please contact Joanna Zhang at joanna@axiontv.com.    
    
    
Axion Geo-632 Hi-Resolution Images http://www.axiontv.com/www/market/GPS.html    
    
    
About Axion    
    
Axion is a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative high-quality audiovisual electronics solutions for personal entertainment, education and business applications. Axion and its parent company, Action Group, have provided leading-edge consumer electronics solutions for personal entertainment since 1976. For more information about Axion, please see our website at: www.axiontv.com. For information on Axion-Geo visit www.axiongeo.com.     
    
    
Contact Information    
    
Christian Brantley    
    
Brantley & Logan    
    
949-251-0245 x140    
    
christianb@axiontv.com    
    
    
Joanna Zhang    
    
Axion    
    
909-869-6600 x30    
    
joanna@axiontv.com    
    
    
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