Entries from May 2008
The corrosive effects of water and the outdoor elements limit the amount of exposure a standard monitor can take. However, with the 42″ Weatherproof LCD HDTV/PC Monitor by Nanov Display, you can now watch and listen to your favorite movies or programs almost anywhere. This product can be used in rainy, wet, damp or steamy conditions without the worry of deterioration over time. You can feel comfortable mounting one on your patio, by your pool and spa, or even installing one on your boat,. This product also offers the added benefits of operating as a high definition television (HDTV) and as a monitor for your PC at the same time. The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen has connections available to support a multitude of devices, from an HDTV receiver, cable box, DVD player, gaming system or home computer. You can manually adjust the settings with control buttons on the front of the unit or with a water resistant IR remote control that floats. Manufactured to high weatherproofing and safety standards, it is designed to entertain at home, in the backyard, or on the boat.
- Designed for use in rainy, wet, damp and outdoor conditions
- Polycarbonate filter and conformal coating to protect against water and scratches
- High Definition (HD) picture
- Personal Computer (PC) compatible
- Price: $6735.00
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Categories: New Products · Smarthome
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Indigo 3.0 is home automation software designed specifically for the Macintosh (Mac) operating system. With support for INSTEON-compatible products, the software can control all the devices over the existing electrical wires in your home, including lights, sprinklers, security systems and more. You can program specific action events to occur based on a variety of variables, including time. For example, you can program any lights to turn on and off at specific times, or at sunset. You can also use an optional time randomizing feature for an at-home look while you are at work or on vacation. Indigo 3.0 gives you access to your home automation system from anywhere in the world using the built-in Web server. With this innovative Mac home automation software, you can even create delayed actions (i.e. turn off lights after 10 minutes of no motion being detected). Your Mac will become an intelligent home automation server, offering unprecedented control of your INSTEON or X10 devices via computer, remote control operation, and timed or conditional variables. Using Indigo 3.0 to manage the use of your lighting, appliances, HVAC, sprinklers and more, can help reduce costs for your utilities and conserve energy at the same time.
- Client/server application can remotely control and configure your home automation system
- Works with INSTEON- and X10-compatible products
- Compatible with the PowerLinc USB
- Price: $199.95
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Categories: INSTEON · New Products · Smarthome
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This kit will prepare you to learn about the life cycle, insect biology, and caring for living praying mantises. It is ideal for exposing and educating adults and children to the world of live insects. Watch as the eggs grow into nymps, the nymps will grow and shed there exoskeleton several times, and eventually mature into beautiful winged mantises. This WORLD aLIVe™ insect kit made by Fascinations®, has been designed to provide you with everything needed to create a successful habitat for the development of praying mantises. A large net is supplied for viewing your habitat from all angles, with an easy access top. A magnifying glass is included for close up observations, a pipette for feeding the insects, and padded tip tweezers for moving the insects. Follow the insect life cycle with an instruction book (written in English, Spanish and French) leading you through the steps for maintaining a thriving habitat and feeding your insects. Once the mantises have reached maturity they can be released into nature.
- Interactive kit for building an insect habitat and learning about the life cycle of a praying mantis
- Tools for observing, feeding and moving the insects
- Multi-lingual activity and instruction book
- Price: $18.99
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Categories: New Products · Smarthome
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The NuVo Essentia EG6 is the ideal choice for a premiere whole-house audio distribution system at an affordable price. It can deliver remarkably clear sound from up to six different audio sources out to six different listening zones, at up to 40 Watts per zone. With each zone able to listen to the same source or different sources at the same time, the Essentia is flexible enough to meet the diverse taste and lifestyle of each family member. The new control pad interface has a flush mount design, pressure sensitive tactile buttons and an OLED display that provided full metadata feedback for each zone. Additionally, the keypads are water resistant, so they can be used in certain outdoor applications. The NuVo Essentia Audio Distribution System gives you the power of choice, blending the advanced technology of superior home sound with the simplicity of a user-friendly design, all at a price that’s easy to live with. Home never sounded so good!
Also new and available:
NuVo Essentia 6-Source, 6-zone Audio Distribution System, Amp Only
Nuvo Essentia EG6 6-zone Audio Distribution System Expander, Amp Only
NuVo Essentia EG6 Single Gang OLED Control Pad
- Pure, clear sounding whole-house audio system integrates seamlessly to any home
- Six audio source inputs and six zone outputs (expandable to 12 zones)
- Elegant and simple control pad with Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) display
- Efficient power supply that reduces heat output and protects against equipment failure
- First whole home audio system to earn the Energy Star logo
- Price: $2499.00
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