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Send a Digital/Cable TV Signal to any Room with this Wireless Transmitter and Receiver

November 10, 2009 · Leave a Comment

5.8GHz Wireless Cable TV Sender

The first 5.8GHz wireless Cable-TV sender on US market. Works with a digital TV converter box in sending Cable-TV signal to any room in the house. Transmitter with tuner built-in allows various channels viewed in remote location. Simultaneous viewing of video programs on a 2nd TV without wires. Simple plug-and-play operations. Strong immunity of interference from any of 900 MHz or 2.4GHz application such as Cordless phone, 802.11b/g Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, Microwave oven, etc. Operating frequency of 5745 ~ 5805 MHz with 4 selectable channels. Directional antenna minimizes multi-path and interference. Transmission range up to 300 feet with clear line-of-sight. Support both NTSC and ATSC TV signal. High S/N video output and stereo audio output. Wireless transmission of hi-fi stereo to any active speaker. Remotes monitoring of live video from a camcorder or CCD camera.

  • Works with a digital TV converter box
  • Transmit a Cable-TV signal wirelessly to any room in the house
  • Watch a different Cable-TV channel in another room
  • Remote monitoring live video from a Camcorder ora CCD camera
  • Simple plug-and-play
  • Price: $177.29
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    Set the Mood for any Occasion with Color Changing LED Products from Sylvania

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    Sylvania Party Pack

    Set the mood next time you entertain family and friends by filling your home with color changing LED products from Sylvania. This Sylvania party pack includes everything you need to get started, a bowl, four bottle toppers, 8 coasters, and four balls. The color changing bowl can be used as a punch bowl, stuffed with candy at Halloween, or pack it with fruit or munchies during the holidays or the big game. The bottle toppers offer the same functionality as a cork, with the added bonus of having a built-in LED light, the perfect complement to your kitchen, bar, game room, or man cave. The coasters not only protect your valuable furniture, they have a pressure sensitive button that will illuminate your beverage once you set it down. As an added bonus, the color changing balls can be used as accent lighting to complete the festive theme.

  • LED Color Changing Mood Bowl is a stylish, decorative bowl that combines functionality and modern design
  • LED Color Changing Bottle Topper works just like a cork and has an LED that shines down and illuminates your favorite bottle
  • LED Color Changing Coasters light up you beverage, gradually transforming colors for an awe inspiring effect
  • LED Color Changing Balls offers a colorful glowing effect that will set a festive mood for any occasion
  • Price: $89.99
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    Monitor Water Consumption Using this Garden Hose Spray Nozzle with a Built-in Water Meter

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    P3 International P0520 Save A Drop Hose Nozzle with Water Meter

    The Save A Drop Hose Nozzle with Water Meter is a sprayer with a built-in meter that can be used to measure the volume of water usage. The benefits of water monitoring are that in conjunction with volumetric pricing, it provides an incentive for water conservation. Water conservation is the most cost-effective and environmentally sound way to reduce our demand for water. The average household uses 200 gallons of water per day. The Save A Drop Hose Nozzle with Water Meter will help us be conscious of the water we are wasting. Read the meter, obtain an average water use, and strive to reduce water consumption! This water-saving product for the home and yard is easy to install, yet can result in significant water savings. Use water more appropriately by adjusting the sprayer to your needs. Water conservation helps prevent water pollution!

  • Sprayer with 4 precision spray patterns: soaker, shower, cone & flat
  • Equipped with a built-in meter to measure the volume of water usage
  • Helps user be more conscious of the water they are using & promote water conservation
  • Measuring meter takes the guesswork out of delivering the right amount of water to plants
  • Price: $16.50
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    Excellent Picture Quality With Minimum Illumination

    November 10, 2009 · Leave a Comment

    Dandelionland V5711N (F) 480 TVL Vandal-Proof Flush Mount Dome Camera

    The V5711N is is a flush mount vandal-proof dome camera featuring a highly sensitive Sony 1/3 inch Super HAD Image sensor. The V5711N offers excellent picture quality with a minimum illumination of 0.03 Lux and a high resolution of 480 TV Lines. The V5711N supports various functions like auto white balance auto gain control.The V5711N comprises of fixed lens having a focal length of 3.8mm. It also has an signal to noise ratio of more than 50dB and shows internal synchronization

  • 1/3 inch Sony Super HAD CCD Image Sensor
  • Offers a High Resolution of 480 TV Lines
  • Built in Fixed Lens
  • Vandal-proof Dome Housing
  • Includes Flush Mount Type
  • Price: $89.99
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    Visonic MCR-308 8-Output Wireless PowerCode Receiver

    November 9, 2009 · Leave a Comment

    Visonic MCR-308 8-Output Wireless PowerCode Receiver

    The MCR-308 is a superheterodyne receiver designed to convert a standard hard-wired control panel into a reliable fully supervised wireless system. It provides a cost-effective opportunity to realize all the benefits of Visonic wireless systems and devices.

    The MCR-308 is compatible with all Visonic PowerCode™ and CodeSecure™ devices – including hand-held and portable units, window/door transmitters and a variety of detectors and other devices. The MCR-308 has 4 zones, each accommodating up to 4 transmitter devices. It is easily expanded using up to three MCX-8 zone expanders, for a total of 28 zones and 112 wireless devices in a single system. Dry contact outputs can be provided, using the RL-8 relay module that converts 8 open collector outputs to dry contact outputs.

  • Cost-effective system upgrading from wired to wireless
  • Designed for security alarm and control applications
  • Easily integrated into virtually any alarm control panel
  • Supports up to 28 zones and 112 wireless devices
  • Full supervision to ensure continuous system integrity at all times
  • Provides low battery, tamper, inactivity and RF jamming output indications
  • Available in several optional frequencies in compliance with international standards
  • Supports the complete variety of Visonic PowerCode and CodeSecure wireless devices
  • Price: $63.49
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