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Take advantage of LED technology and save money on your electric bill by using an energy efficient, environmentally friendly light bulb that is a suitable replacement of any indoor incandescent bulb. The EvoLux not only uses a mere 13 Watts of energy when compared to the normal 100 watts that is used by a regular 100 Watt incandescent light bulb, but it offers an equivalent amount of light. The EvoLux light bulb is also durable enough to last over 11 years at approximately eight hours usage per day, over 50,000 hours. What this means to you is a return on your investment within two to three years, saving you tons of money over the next eight to nine years. Compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs use mercury and give off a humming sound, none of which is present with this LED. Additionally, the EvoLux generates little to no heat and isn’t susceptible to failure as a result of vibrations or repeated on/off switching. Unlike other LED bulbs that use up to eight different light engines, the EvoLux uses a single high powered light engine, creating a single point of light which is more visually appealing and close to the light pattern produced by a traditional light bulb. The EvoLux bulb also has safety in mind, as the housing is made of flame retardant plastic and is totally cool to the touch even after hours of consistent use; additionally, the lens and housing are shock proof and shatter proof.

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The Xtream Media Pro-2800 Extender is the ideal solution for creating a zone that can play local video, audio and images as well as receive streamed content from a Xtream Media Pro-8800 1080p Video, Audio and Image Server or Xtream Media Pro-4800 1080p Video, Audio and Image Server. The Xtream Media Pro-2800 Extender offers up 500 Gigabytes (Gb) of storage, enough for approximately 25 Blu-ray movies, 80 standard DVDs, 6,000 CDs or 100,000 photos. With a seven inch front panel touch display, using your media server could not be easier. Not only will you be able to view your Blu-ray HD video content at full 1080p resolution, the unit also up-converts standard DVD video to a full 1080p. You can watch streamed video via a connection to a Pro-8800 or Pro-4800 server, import video to the from a disc, or download content from the web using CinemaNow or NetFlix. As for music, you can play your CDs using the optical drive, import music to server from a disc or transfer your iTunes collection. The extender has the ability to capture metadata from movies and albums which allows you to browse your titles via movie/album art, genre and content. You can even transfer your photo collection to share with family and friends in single photograph mode or via customizable slideshows. The extender comes with a full-function IR remote control, allowing you to control everything from the comfort of your couch. This product is the ultimate extension for creating an additional zone on your Xtream Media system.

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If you already own or plan to purchase an Xtream Media Pro-8800 1080p Video, Audio and Image Server or Xtream Media Pro-4800 1080p Video, Audio and Image Server to enhance your home theater as a media server that will play, import, store and distribute HD video, audio, and images, you can upgrade either server with an Xtream Media Server Storage Expander. The Xtream Media Server Storage Expander gives you the ability to add up tp 10 Terabytes (Tb) of storage. Simply install this Xtream Media 1Tb Additional Storage Hard Drive Module to the Expander; because it is a 1Tb module, you can add modules as you go, minimizing your cost. 1Tb equates to 180 DVDs, 30 Blu-ray movies, 30,000 music CDs, or over a 150,000 images or pictures.

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Eliminate the telltale signs that you have an alarm system installed. Unlike conventional magnetic contact switches, these switches are completely hidden. Each of the 10 pairs of Short Round Magnetic Contacts included in this pack are .78 inches long and are ideal on windows and sliding glass doors. The magnet will need 3/4″ of material (wood, aluminum, vinyl) around the frame of the window four mounting. Each contact has an operational gap of 3/8 of an inch. Simply drill a 3/8″ hole in the edge of a door or window jamb and press fit. The wires are can be passed through the jamb and framing and run over to the alarm system controller. Both the switch and wire are completely invisible when the door or window is closed. Mount the magnet in the door or window so that the two are in contact with each other when the door or window is closed.

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Eliminate the telltale signs that you have an alarm system installed. Unlike conventional magnetic contact switches, these switches are completely hidden. Each of the 10 pairs of Long Round Magnetic Contacts included in this pack are 1.3″ long and are ideal for doors; short round magnetic contacts ideal for windows are sold separately. Each contact has an operational gap of one inch.

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