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The Home Technology eMagazine - June / July 2009
New June 15/09 - Training - The Most Important TIP of All
Grayson Evans
It suddenly occurred to me that after all the TIPs I’ve given over the past years, covering a wide range of mostly technical subjects, I have missed the most important TIP of all: training and education.
Will RF4CE be the Killer App for ZigBee?
Recently the RF4CE Alliance got itself adopted by the ZigBee Alliance, a clear example of a win-win situation.
Choosing The Right Projector Mount
Perhaps the most important consideration for the ultimate home theater experience is the projector…specifically, the HOW, WHICH, WHERE and WHAT…
Smart Homes for Disabled People in the UK
The use of smart home technology is not very prevalent in the UK, but where it has been used it has been very successful.
CE from an Etailer Point of View
Do online consumer electronic shoppers come to etailers like Solid Signal because of price, selection, support or all three? Has this changed over the past year?
Multi Room Audio
When will multi-zone, multi-source audio be truly retrofittable, so that “the rest of us” can get a fully-functional system in our homes without needing to tear up our walls?
Programmable Logic Controller - Features
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are forever upgrading and changing to stay current with today’s technologies.
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Hot Stories of the Day
Philip's 56" Cinema 21:9 2560 x 1080p LCD now has an official price. While release dates are still unknown, the TV will cost the equivalent of about $7,400 when it comes out in Europe. Philips announced earlier this year that they plan to exit the US market so a US release is doubtful but if you want to find out more check out Philip's official Cinema 21:9 page... more
Featured Hot Product
Net/X™ Wireless Mesh Network Thermostats
NetworkThermostat™ announces its new Strong Mesh™ wireless connectivity thermostat solutions. The new 802.15.4 based wireless devices are the perfect for residential retrofit applications. By eliminating the cables, the technology makes installation a breeze. Every thermostat acts as a repeater, with ‘real world’ indoor ranges verified at many hundreds of feet (with & without hops). By adding the Net/X Command Center software, users simply point and click their way to energy conservation.
Today's Home Technology News Headlines
Crestron Releases High Powered PoE TPMC-4SM Touchpanel Media Center
Low Profile Design Combines Affordable Room Scheduling Solution and Complete Crestron Control for Classrooms, Conference Rooms, Hotel Rooms, Home Automation Systems
QSONIX INTRODUCES NEW STREAMLINED Q105
INDUSTRY’S COOLEST MUSIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM NOW MORE AFFORDABLE
ZigBee and IEEE 802.15.4 to Take Key Role in Smart Meters and the Home Area Network
Forecast in the newly released WTRS Smart Metering and HAN Applications Report projects the smart metering market for ZigBee chipsets to reach $35 million in 2012.
In Spite of Risks, Strong Market Growth Forecast for ZigBee in Smart Metering Applications
New forecast in the latest edition of the WTRS Wireless Sensor Network Technology Trends Report projects strong market growth in the smart metering market for ZigBee chipsets to reach 68% CAGR, over the 2009 to 2014 period.
Borg confirms compatibility with two more control applications; Charmed Quark and Custom Home Control
Borg Displays the premier innovator of affordable in-wall embedded touch controllers since 2001, announced today interoperability acceptance with the two more control entities and applications; Charmed Quark and Custom Home Control.
Another HomeTech Hot Product
Ozone Icon Set
The Ozone Icon Set is a gorgeous photo-realistic set that provides you with a large variety of room and location icons for use in your projects. Great touchable targets for larger fingers and adds color and visual cues for ease of use.
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| Jun 2-4 | Connections™ 2009 | Santa Clara, CA |
| Jun 8-11 | HomeConn 2009 | Santa Clara, CA |
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| Jul 15-17 | CEDIA Asia Pacific | Sydney, Australia |
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