It's a day before CES 2007 officially opens, but there's no need to wait for Monday to get the scoop on what XM is showing. Nope, in fact, here's an overview of what I've learned is in store for the geeky masses at this year's CES.

The first XM radios were introduced at CES way back in January 2001. This year XM continues the CES tradition by having a large CES display booth (approximately 70' x 90') in the Las Vegas Convention Center's North Hall in booth 4606.

The XM display at CES will include:

• The incredible Bushnell ONIX 400 Weather Tracker 3-in-1 GPS/XM/Weather Tracking device. More on this shortly.
  
• XM is unveiling the new Delphi Premium Sound System for the Delphi SkyFi3. Don't call it a "boombox" because the Premium Sound System is a portable speaker system with advanced acoustics - far too advanced to be called a "boombox." The system offers a modular docking connector that is designed to work with multiple XM radios, including the SkyFi3, MyFi, RoadyXT, and the Audiovox Xpress.
  
• Delphi will also show a new kit for integrating the SkyFi3 with the Bose Wave system. The integration kit includes a universal remote that operates both the SkyFi3 and Bose system seamlessly.
• The new XM CommanderMT - the lovable (but aging) XM Commander gets an upgrade with the addition of the removable XM Mini-Tuner cartridge. The new universal CommanderMT satellite radio receiver delivers XM via a slim, sleek faceplate that can be integrated seamlessly into the car’s dashboard.
• There will be a large wall in the CES booth that'll display many new XM Mini-Tuner capable car stereos, including upcoming models from Panasonic, Sony, Alpine, Pioneer, and Jensen. No more clunky traditional tuner boxes - these all work with the removable XM Mini-Tuner. The newest XM-ready home audio systems will also be on full display.
• An expanded line of nav-systems with XM Radio and the XM NavTraffic real-time traffic service will be on site, including the latest Pioneer multimedia systems and the new Garmin Zumo 550 for motorcycles.
• Inno/Helix users who want Audible content will sure be smiling now, because XM will unveil new software for storing audio editions of books, newspapers, magazines, and other content from Audible. The Audible software for XM2go/MP3 portables is expected to be available in spring 2007.
• XM will also demonstrate the latest cell phones from Cingular and Alltel that receive XM Radio Mobile, as well as hands-on displays of XM's plug-and-play radios. Different kiosks (more like "pods") will allow people to experience XM at the show.
• Along with XM's "Infotainment" vehicle, five different XM-equipped vehicles from GM, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, and Porsche will be parked inside the XM booth.