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  • Visual Assembly Package for Estimator
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
  • The interactive Visual Assembly package for the company's estimating product, Estimator, functions much like a graphical checklist: Each component appears as part of the project on a computer screen as the user does a takeoff. Items added to the takeoff automatically appear in the estimate. In addition, the package comes in trade-specific versions tailored for subcontractors. 800-452-2342. www.questsolutions.com.
  • Weatherproof Rear Projection Screen
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
  • The StarGlas weatherproof rear projection screen sits between two pieces of glass, making it resistant to rain and UV rays. The glass has an anti-reflective coating to reduce unwanted reflections, the maker says, and it can be cleaned using standard glass-cleaning products. Professionals can install a projection room behind the screen or install the screen to stand alone. 800-762-4999.
  • Hi-Fi Whole-House Audio System
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
  • A high-fidelity central whole-house audio system, Hi-Fi powers speakers through digital amplification. It can cover eight rooms and six sources of music. Volume and source are controlled by one knob, located on a control pad on a wall of each room. The system can work as a standalone or part of the company's home control system. 800-229-7256. www.homeauto.com.
  • Philips Handheld RemoteWLAN Handheld Remote
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
  • Assuming that you have a well-designed structured-wiring scheme in place, you'll need some basic devices to extend the signal into the wireless realm, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN). Additional functionality is possible with upgrades such as handheld remotes. These items enhance wireless technology's primary benefits - namely, convenience, mobility, and the ability to control various household systems that require only low-frequency signals.
  • Lagotek Interface HubInterface Hub
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
  • Assuming that you have a well-designed structured-wiring scheme in place, you'll need some basic devices to extend the signal into the wireless realm, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN). Additional functionality is possible with upgrades such as interface hubs. These items enhance wireless technology's primary benefits - namely, convenience, mobility, and the ability to control various household systems that require only low-frequency signals.
  • Sports Bar and Grill
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
  • The Sports Bar & Grill Barbecue Island features two or three 23-inch LCD flat-panel hanging monitors, Sirius radio, an iPod-compatible CD stereo system, and an integrated DVD player. In addition, the Sports Bar & Grill comes with a cooking area that's 25 percent larger than standard barbecues, according to the maker. Other features include heat-resistant knobs and a beverage tap or refrigerator. 800-225-7727.
  • LagotekWLAN Wall-mounted Touchpad Controller
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
  • Assuming that you have a well-designed structured-wiring scheme in place, you'll need some basic devices to extend the signal into the wireless realm, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN). Additional functionality is possible with upgrades such as wall-mounted touchpad controllers. These items enhance wireless technology's primary benefits - namely, convenience, mobility, and the ability to control various household systems that require only low-frequency signals.
  • Auto-Cab System
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
  • The Auto-Cab system brings hard-to-reach tall cabinets down to the homeowner's level by gently lowering top cabinets to rest at the front of the countertop for easy access. The system consists of a fiberglass cabinet shell that accepts any type of finished cabinet frame and door, wall-mounted frame with rails and cables, 100-pound-capacity motor, and remote control. 866-794-6867.
  • ProntoScript Integration ModuleHAI To Release ProntoScript Integration Module for Philips Pronto Remote Control
  • ebuild (9/6/2007)
  • Home Automation, Inc. (HAI), a leading manufacturer of integrated security and home automation products since 1985 is pleased to announce the upcoming availability of its ProntoScript integration module for the Philips TSU9600 Pronto remote. This module will allow the Pronto remote to control HAI Omni and Lumina family automation systems as well as standard home theater components.
  • Now Comes with Infrared CapabilityHAI's Award Winning HAI Lighting Control (HLC) Scene Switch Now Comes with Infrared Capability and Optional Handheld Remote
  • ebuild (9/6/2007)
  • Home Automation, Inc. (HAI), leading manufacturer of integrated security and home automation products since 1985, is now shipping its HLC Scene Switch (HAI part number 38A001) with infrared capability. Additionally, HAI will be releasing an accompanying hand held ultra thin remote (HAI part number 38A141). The Scene Switch controls all lights in a room or area. Lights may be turned on, off, dimmed, brightened, and set to four different scenes to enhance both security and aesthetic lighting. The buttons may be custom engraved so that a homeowner can "name" the scene that each button controls.

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