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Neo Lighting Control- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
- Neo, a wall box lighting control product, offers home builders ease of installation and programming, as well as multiple upgrade opportunities, the maker says. The product's load "cartridges," super-small high-voltage lighting control modules that dim and switch the lights, are compact, replaceable, and interchangeable, making it possible to add more lighting loads by adding additional cartridges, the manufacturer says. 801-486-8500. www.litetouch.com.
SmartScan Residential Biometric Keyless Entry System- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
- The SmartScan residential biometric keyless entry system for deadbolts allows homeowners to lock and unlock a door with just a swipe of an authorized fingertip. Up to 50 fingerprints can be programmed into the memory, and the unit requires no hard-wiring, as it is operated by four AA batteries. 800-327-5625.
Square D Clipsal Lighting Control- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
- The Square D Clipsal lighting control line now includes new Decorator versions of its Neo and Saturn (pictured) keypads and wall plates. The new keypads provide the same features as a standard Square D Clipsal keypad, but in a format designed to conserve wall space and fit with existing wall boxes, making them ideal for retrofit installations, the maker says. 888-778-2733. www.squaredlightingcontrol.com.
TP2-1D Touchpad- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
- Designed to fit into a single junction box and any standard rocker-style switch plate, the TP2-1D touchpad is easy to install and complements any room's decor, according to the company. Using a capacitive-sensing touch surface, users can program the touchpad's button layout and function from a wide variety of configuration choices and create customized labeling. 800-987-8638. www.coloradovnet.com.
Weather-resistant Speakers- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
- Weather-resistant Mariner speakers feature eight models for installation indoors or outdoors. The speakers can be installed using the FastMount system, allowing brackets to snap and lock securely into place, making them theft-proof, the maker says. The company also makes water-resistant rock speakers for outdoor sound systems. 800-582-0771.
- Z-Wave Intergration Kits
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
- Z-Wave kits can be integrated with any pre-existing Z-Wave-enabled devices in the home. The kits range from the basic Home Access kit to the Professional kit, which includes 10 in-wall dimmer modules, four lamp modules, two small appliance modules, two deluxe remote controls, two remote controls, a wireless gateway module, and a keychain remote control. 800-827-3667. www.wayne-dalton.com.
BioLock Biometric Entry System- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
- The manufacturer partnered with Black and Decker's Weiser Lock to develop the BioLock biometric entry system for deadbolts or garage doors. Just a swipe of an authorized fingertip locks or unlocks the door. More than 50 fingerprints can be programmed into the memory, and the unit requires no hard-wiring, as it is operated by four AA batteries. 866-590-8426.
In-wall Loudspeakers- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
- Architectural series in-wall loudspeakers blend into the wall, according to the maker. These flangeless speakers are available in a wide variety of models, including in-ceiling units, and with a range of grille finish options. The company also offers home audio systems, cabinet subwoofers, and speakers that can blend into outdoor environments. 800-582-7777. www.sonance.com.
QuickBooks Premier Contractor Edition 2007- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
- QuickBooks Premier Contractor Edition 2007 includes tools designed to track costs and important information, save time, and help with marketing and estimating. Users can now find customer, vendor, and financial information more easily but with additional security built in; post free online business listings via Google Maps; and create job cost reports and estimates. 888-729-1996. www.quickbooks.com.
Stereo Everywhere Outdoor Speakers- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
- With Stereo Everywhere speaker performance, the 151 SE outdoor speakers provide full, balanced stereo sound over a wide area, allowing homeowners to enjoy music as they move about the backyard. The speakers come in black or white and feature contoured styling designed to blend unobtrusively with eaves, clapboards, decks, or roofs. They come with matching weather-resistant brackets. 800-444-2673.
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