The Official Smarthome Blog – All Things Home Automation

The newest evolution of cellular phones is here. The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1A Smart Phone features rich, user-friendly technology encased in a thin, modern housing. The distinguished steel silver appearance is offset by a large 3″, 800 x 480 pixel VGA touch screen with an arc slider design that exposes a full QWERTY keyboard. You can enjoy easy access and navigation to numerous phone, internet and multimedia experiences via the desktop panel display, all from the tip of your finger. There is built-in 3.2 megapixel camera with screen viewfinder, dedicated menus and direct interaction with in-phone imaging and messaging features and the ability to take video for video calls and capturing life’s greatest moments. With nearly 400MB of storage, you can also take your favorite music with you. The XPERIA operates over a 3G HSDPA mobile network that is always on. Operating at a broadband internet speed, you can surf the web, check email, text message, receive navigation, take video calls and stream audio and video anywhere in the world; and for a fast Internet connection in hotspots, the smart phone also has Wi-Fi support. Navigation can be done with your finger or with a stylus on the touchpad interface (which also has handwriting recognition) or by using the keyboard and 4-way key and optional joystick. The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1A Smart Phone has everything you need to enjoy seamless access to the information and applications of your choice for personal and professional use.

• Style the panel display on the desktop to suit your needs
• Integrated 3.2 megapixel camera for capturing still photos and video
• 3G HSDPA high-speed internet
• Wi-Fi enabled
• Multiple navigation options
• Price: $799.99

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Have you ever wanted to receive an instant notification when your home or car is being vandalized or broken into? The Enforcer Home and Vehicle 2-Zone Alarm Pager System integrates with most home and auto alarm systems to let you know when an alarm has been triggered. The transmitter unit mounts inside your home or car next to the alarm system and will send out a wireless signal to the pager up to a mile away if there is an unauthorized entry attempt. The kit also includes a manual pager button that can be hardwired to the transmitter that can be used as notification tool for visitors. The transmitter will connect to nearly any type of burglar alarm control panel or communications panel and in a vehicle it will connect to a CB antenna, car AM radio antenna (cable included), or strip antenna with automatic power antenna control. It will monitor up to 2 zones per transmitter; the receiver/pager will work with up to three transmitters. The compact belt-clip pager/receiver beeps and the alphanumeric LED lights up when it receives the page signal. The pager/receiver is powered by two AAA batteries, sold separately.

• Connects to most home security or vehicle alarm systems
• Monitors up to 2 zones per premises or vehicle, plus manual paging
• Belt-clip receiver can receive pages up to one mile away
• Price: $184.99

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