SANYO Canada Inc.

Fifty-two years after launching one of the world's first transistor radios, SANYO has unveiled its new Internet/FM Stereo Radio. The R227 has built-in WIFI and an Ethernet jack, enabling users to access thousands of stations and podcasts from around the world with countless music and information formats, all without having to pay a fee or use a computer. (MARKETWIRE PHOTO/SANYO Canada)

CONCORD, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 27, 2008) -

Editor's Note: A photo for this release will be available via Marketwire on the picture wire of The Canadian Press.

Fifty-two years after it launched one of the world's first transistor radios, SANYO has unveiled in Canada its new Internet Radio, combining the convenience of Internet radio's plethora of crystal clear channels from around the world with wireless Internet efficacy.

The SANYO Internet Radio R227 with built-in WIFI provides an easy to use Internet audio interface that plays thousands of stations and podcasts from around the world without a subscription fee.

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Perfect for the bedroom, den, kitchen, office, even a hotel room, the Sanyo Internet Radio sports an easy network key entry when used on secured wireless networks. It enables search by country or genre, with eight Internet station presets. It also has an FM stereo digital tuner with eight station presets.

"Canada is one of the most multicultural and urban concentrated countries in the world, and the SANYO Internet Radio R227 meets the needs of those radio aficionados perfectly," says Barry Richler, Vice President, Consumer Products, Sanyo Canada. "Many radio stations in remote parts of the world cannot be consistently received on conventional shortwave radios. Also, it is difficult to receive AM signals in many downtown offices and condominiums. The problem is easily solved by accessing a station's web stream instead," adds this industry veteran. "As well, you can listen to the eclectic music programming of such FM stations as WFUV out of New York City, or CKUA from Calgary, without having to turn on your computer, or sit at your desk for that matter. It will make you fall in love with radio all over again."

Loaded with clock radio functionality, including wake-to-internet or FM radio, the R227 boasts excellent stereo audio with dual speakers. A simple one-button on/off negates complex computer boot-up, player selection and shutdown issues, as well as provides easy background audio while working on a computer...without having to reboot after those too-frequent updates from software providers.

The unit is quite compact at 215 X 140 X 110 mm/8.6 X 5.6 X 4.4 inches (wxhxd). Complete with remote control, built-in WIFI, Ethernet socket, input for MP3/WMA players, headphone jack, and output to connect to an external audio system, the R227 will be available in Canada by late October, 2008. It supports such audio files as AAC, AIFF, MP3, RM, WAV, WMA and playlists (M3V) stored on a networked computer. It will be initially marketed in a black wood gloss finish through selected retailers for a very affordable MSRP of $219.99(i).

SANYO Canada, established in 1958, is based in Concord, Ontario (a business suburb north of Toronto). Founded in 1947 in Osaka, Japan, SANYO, which stands for "three oceans," has $22 billion worldwide in sales. The company provides a full range of SANYO consumer and industrial products including audio and video, digital cameras, wireless communication, LCD projectors and monitors, security video, air conditioning and home appliance products. SANYO is also the world's largest manufacturer of rechargeable batteries. Its environmental focus includes solar energy panel products, non-fluorocarbon refrigeration, and electric vehicle power solutions (for the Ford Escape Hybrid and Honda Accord). It is also a major manufacturer of lab equipment and C02 incubators. Visit for more information.

(i) Retailers may sell for less.

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