Electrical

1 Cable Connects Your HDMI A/V Equipment To TV

1 Cable Connects Your HDMI A/V Equipment To TV

You have a beautiful flat-screen TV in your lounge, but need numerous cables to connect all your equipment to it, which is not the ideal solution.
Occasionaly it also becomes impossible, due to a lack of sufficient connectors on your TV. So what now? Change cables?

Marmitek is providing a smart solution to this problem, by introducing the Connect410 and 411 HDMI switchers:

Connect410 – Is suitable for simultaneously connecting 4 HDMI devices, including HD set top boxes, Blu-Ray players and game consoles, to every type of HDTV or projector:

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Nintendo’s Something Special For Mothers Day

Nintendo’s Something Special For Mothers Day

These days flowers and chocolates just don’t cut it for Mothers day and we all face the fear of trying to think of an original gift for our Mum on 22nd March, but what else is there?

Fear not, Nintendo have put together a very special Brain Training Starter Pack just for Mums, which contains a DS Lite and a copy of Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training – How Old Is Your Brain? As a much more entertaining (and lower calorie) alternative.

However if your Mum is one of the 8 million people in the UK who already own Nintendo DS Lite, then why not consider one of the other great titles available such as:

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Nabaztag Rabbits Wish Selfridges A Happy 100th Birthday!

Nabaztag Rabbits Wish Selfridges A Happy 100th Birthday!

Prêt à Porter Paris® and Violet are presenting an entertaining Nabaztag Exhibition at Selfridges London, from March 10th to March 25th 2009.

Prêt à Porter Paris®, the number one International Fashion Fair, has masterminded an initiative for 80 of the World’s most revered creative, stylists, artists, fashion and graphic designers, to restyle the Nabaztag rabbit, for a roving expedition that mixes hi-tech with high-fashion.

To celebrate Selfridges Centenary Year, the rabbits are making a special UK appearance in the Concept Store.

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AlertMe Launches Home Energy Saving Service

AlertMe Launches Innovative Home Energy Saving Service

AlertMe, Europe’s Smart Home pioneer, has announced the launch of the AlertMe SmartPlug appliance controllers, the first accessories to be released from its new home Energy Saving service.
This device extends the capabilities of its online home platform, which launched in 2008, with the Home Monitoring and Security application.

The AlertMe SmartPlugs measure energy consumption and automate mains appliances in the home – switching appliances on and off automatically, to both conserve power and to protect the home.

As part of the AlertMe system, the SmartPlugs allow you to monitor energy consumption levels and control appliances remotely, via a web interface, email or phone.

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The Wonder Wall Entertainment Space From Chamber

The 'Wonder Wall' Entertainment Space From Chamber

Bespoke furniture designers Chamber Furniture have created a new innovative entertainment space with the ‘wonder wall’.

Designed to encapsulate everything you could possibly need, this striking design contains a flat screen TV, games console,
computer, a hi fi system with purpose built Bang and Olufsen wall mounted speakers, a beer chiller/dispenser, and storage space.

The units have a white gloss finish and are mounted onto a black slate wall.

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Living Rooms Are For Living In – IKEA’s Solutions

Living Rooms Intended For Living – Inspiration From IKEA

The living room is meant for living in, so it really needs to be a comfortable, functional and flexible space.

A space where you can just relax, socialize or maybe watch TV – a place where you can express your personality.

When it comes to creating your perfect living room, IKEA offers a wide range of products; from textiles, seating, storage to TV solutions, in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours to match your style and budget.

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Read more about : Contemporary Furniture, Ikea Furniture, LCD TVs, Sofa Beds, Sofas

Retreat Home’s Gifts From The Heart, Made With Love

Retreat Home’s Gifts From The Heart, Made With Love

Retreat Home’s online gift collection is just right, when any time for giving arrives – what better way to show your loved ones or friends how much you care, than by giving a present of timeless beauty?

To make the collection easy to shop, it is split into sections:

Enlightening – lovely things to light up your life; beautiful hand finished crystal table lamps, hurricane lamps and candlesticks.

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Read more about : Cushions, Home Interiors, Home Lighting, Kitchen Accessories, Ornaments, Table Lamps

A Brilliant Home Automation Range From Byron

Brilliant Home Easy Automation Range From Byron

Home Easy is a comprehensive range of home automation products, which includes several different collections to choose from.

This innovative technology allows you to remotely operate lighting, appliances, heating and door access; all of these can be controlled from a single hand held remote control from anywhere in your home.

Even if you’re away from home, you can operate lights and appliances with a simple SMS text message, from anywhere in the world.

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Hitachi’s Ultra Thin LCD TV Is Now Affordable

Hitach's Ultra Thin LCD TV Is Now Affordable

Hitachi re-engineered the flat screen TV from the inside out, to deliver this especially stylish and sleek Ultra Thin LCD – now all screen sizes are a staggering one third the depth of the conventional flat screen TV – and very affordable.

With a tiny 35mm profile and weighing as little as 10.9 kilos, these streamlined models were the first to offer 360 degree styling, making them slimmer, lighter and stunning from every angle.

Easier and more convenient to position, they offer greater freedom of space, movement and placement within the home – to fit in beautifully with the most image conscious of lifestyles.

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One For All Digital Antenna – A Cost-Effective Solution

One For All Digital Antenna - A Cost-Effective Solution

With the  TV Analogue Signal “switch-off” starting to roll out nationally, it’s time to invest in a new digital aerial to replace the old analogue one.

Even now, if you live in a weak signal area, there’s no reason for your television reception not to be clear, sharp and beautifully defined.

The One For All Digital Antenna gives you a cost-effective solution, to bringing outdoor terrestrial signals into your home – and it’s “future-proof” too!

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