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Electrical
Silent Gliss Launch A New System 5090 Autoglide
Following many years of proven success in the domestic electric curtain track market with Autoglide, Silent Gliss has launched their new System 5090, which offers all the expected benefits of the old systems.
Ease of Use: Simple opening and closing of curtains by either a wall switch or remote control handset; whatever the reason, physical restrictions or just a touch of luxury, the ability to operate curtains electronically at an affordable price level, is what has made Autoglide so successful.
Security and Peace of Mind: When away from home, the curtains can be left to open and close without the need for human intervention, either by using the light sensor, which operates with the rising and setting of the sun, or by using the pre-programmable timer unit, – an excellent deterrent to intruders!
Read more about : Curtain Tracks, Home Automation
The Slouch Pod Interactive Chair From Frances Hunt
New from Frances Hunt is the innovative Slouch Pod InteractiveChair.
The chair has a supportive high back and is designed for gamers, music lovers and media junkies.
It has two high level speakers with a sub woofer, which provide excellent sound quality and it is compatible with MP3 players, CD players, DAB Radio, Web Radio, MP3 phones, DVD, VCR, Internet, X-Box, Playstation, Gamecube, Nintendo DS, PSP and WII.
Read more about : Contemporary Furniture, Home Entertainment
Humax Launches Freesat HD Digital Box
Humax one of the world’s largest manufacturers of digital set-top boxes, has launched the FOXSAT-HD digital set-top box, enabling UK TV viewers to watch subscription-free, high definition content, through the new Freesat digital TV service.
Freesat is a joint venture from the BBC and ITV, launched on 6th May 2008, that offers access to over 80 digital TV and radio channels for a one-off payment, which covers the cost of a Freesat digital box, satellite dish and installation.
By choosing the FOXSAT-HD digital box, connected to an HD Ready TV, viewers can enjoy the very best of HD home-entertainment from the BBC and ITV, subscription free.
Read more about : Home Entertainment
New Siemens Dishwasher Makes Its Mark
Leading kitchen appliance manufacturer Siemens has introduced a freestanding dishwasher in a stunning stainless steel look.
What sets the new model (SN26M890GB) apart from others, is that this 60cm wide dishwasher now boasts 14 place settings – instead of the standard 12, thanks to a larger internal capacity within the same size cavity.
It also incorporates a ‘Vario Drawer’ for the first time, situated at the top of the appliance, which is perfect for small utensils, cups and cutlery.
Read more about : Dishwashers
Cytech’s New Comfort Door Stations And Keypads
Cytech Europe Limited is the UK distributor of the Comfort Intelligent Home System that incorporates an advanced intruder alarm system, which controls lighting, appliances, heating and air-conditioning and much more.
Cytech has announced the launch of new door stations and keypads for their Intelligent Home System, which links voice prompted home security, with all aspects of smart home technology in one system:
The new DS01 door station featured, comes with microphone or microphone and camera versions and can be wall or flush mounted; there is a choice of mono or colour camera.
This door station performs well as an Intercom; the acoustics have also been improved to handle echo cancellation.
Read more about : Door Bells, Home Automation
E.ON’s Free Home Energy Monitor Reviewed
Further to our article on 20th April 2008, on the subject of E.ON’s launch of their new product – Energy Saver, which helps its customers to see the energy they use and enables them to save both energy and money, with their FREE Home Energy Monitor.
E.ON kindly supplied UK Home Ideas with a home energy monitor for a review, which follows:
The monitor kit contains, an attractive white display unit, plus its adapter plug and a sensor jaw with a transmitter.
Read more about : Home Automation
Tefal’s Novel Quick Cup Transforms Tea Time
Have you ever been desperate for a cup of tea but can’t be bothered to boil up the kettle? Tefal have provided the solution with Quick Cup – an extraordinary invention that serves hot or cool water in 3 seconds.
It only heats the water you need and uses only a third of the energy of an ordinary electric kettle – so a great time, energy and money saver.
The stylish Tefal Quick Cup incorporates a patented Opti-Quick heating system ensuring a quality cuppa at any time of the day and includes a Claris Filter Cartridge that provides fresh filtered water on tap.
Read more about : Electric Kettles
Opus Launches Exterior Hi-Fi Speaker Range
Opus Technologies recognise no limits in the pursuit of pure sound and offer home entertainment systems of superb quality; the company has released two Exterior Speaker models – the OE150 and OE165 premium, to open up their Opus 500 system to wider uses.
These corrosion resistant high performance speakers are designed for most outdoor conditions and afford hi-fi quality sound in the garden, barbecues and by the pool; most importantly they are able to cope with varying alfresco dynamics to perform consistently every time.
Key features:
OE165 premium exterior speaker – 1 x 6.5†injection-moulded cone woofer provides an even more commanding bass performance.
OE150 – 1 x 5.25†injection-moulded cone woofer for a clean and powerful sound.
Specifically designed for outdoor use and guaranteed weatherproof.
Supplied in white and can be over-painted to match any décor.
Both models feature a 1†treated anodised aluminium dome tweeter, which is adept at directing treble energy across a wide area.
The OE150 is compact and ideal for small spaces such as the underside of eaves on smaller terraces, while the OE165 revels in larger environments and is perfect for bigger parties.
Like all Opus designs the OE150 and OE165 are easy to install and come with an adjustable mounting bracket, which can be installed either horizontally or vertically.
Read more about : Home Automation, Home Entertainment
Hi Fi Audio Reproduction With Zero Visual Impact
Amina Technologies Ltd is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of specialist flat panel loudspeaker systems.
Amina SoundUnseen® is a loudspeaker, which is plastered in-wall where you would have ordinary loudspeakers; not only do all visual signs of the sound source completely disappear, but the resulting audio quality is astonishing and facilitates the creation of a striking interior design.
Amina has recently announced that its customers would now receive seven years standard warranty cover from date of purchase, increasing the existing period by two years.
Read more about : Home Automation, Home Entertainment
Extend Your Sonos Music System With ZoneBridge
Sonos the leading developer of wireless multi-room music systems for the digital home, has introduced an addition to the suite of products for the Sonos® Digital Music System – the Sonos ZoneBridge™ (BR100).
The new ZoneBridge is the easiest way to set up and extend an all-wireless Sonos Digital Music System.
The product provides a cost-effective, flexible solution to connect Sonos to the Internet to wirelessly control and play all the music you love, all over the house.
Read more about : Home Automation, Home Entertainment