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- Altec Lansing Introduces High-End Wireless Audio Systems for the Home Theater
- PRNewswire-FirstCall (6/28/2007)
- "While digital audio plays a central role in homes today, the majority of systems are difficult to set up, involve a web of wires and lack designs that consumers want to showcase in living spaces," said Robert Heiblim, senior vice president of Marketing for Altec Lansing. "Altec Lansing's new home theater products provide the convenience and simplicity of wireless, without compromising great sound or designs that truly complement home decor."Home Theater Surround Sound, Without the Wires
- New Home Theater Business Will Sell, Then Service System
- Pantagraph (6/28/2007)
- BLOOMINGTON - Dustin LaFond sells an experience, the comfort and relaxation of an at-home movie theater complete with the big screen, sound system and recliner."If someone's looking for the best price on a TV, that's not us," said LaFond, owner of Impressive Home Theaters, 403 Bronco Drive, near the Palace Cinemas in Bloomington. That service earned LaFond recognition in the home-entertainment industry.
- BDI-Laguna Adds Altec Lansing Products to Retail Portfolio
- Business Wire (6/27/2007)
- BDI-Laguna today announced the expansion of its audio and video portfolio to include Altec Lansing, a leading manufacturer and marketer of high-quality computer and home entertainment sound systems. BDI-Laguna will now carry Altec Lansing's multimedia speakers, MP3 speaker systems and headphones as part of its home entertainment products line-up.Altec Lansing, a registered trademark and division of Plantronics, Inc., has been designing and manufacturing high-quality consumer and professional speaker systems for more than 75 years.
- Fiber Success in Atlanta
- DIGITAL HOME Blogs (6/22/2007)
- In our March/April issue, we did a story on called "Welcome to Wiredville" about connected communities - new-home developments with fiber-optic networks. The cover photo was of a gorgeous community near Atlanta called Tributary at New Manchester, which, by circumstance, we were unable to talk about in the story itself. This week I'm able to rectify the situation.
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Home Automation Inc. (HAI) Releases 2.15 Version Firmware
- ebuild (6/21/2007)
- HAI, the leading manufacturer of integrated automation and security products since 1985, has released Version 2.15 controller firmware for its Omni and Lumina home control systems. HAI's award-winning OmniPro II and Lumina Pro home control systems now offer support for audio systems from NuVo, Xantech, Speakercraft, and Proficient. The NuVo Grand Concerto, Essentia, and Simplese; Xantech MRC-88; Speakercraft MZC; and Proficient M4 and M6 audio systems have been added to HAI's audio connectivity list, joining the NuVo Concerto, Russound CAM, CAV, CAA-66, and CAS44 audio systems. The Hi-Fi by HAI audio system from HAI can connect to any of HAI's home control systems.
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Las Vegas Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa Rocks with iPort
- ebuild (6/19/2007)
- iPort, the company which introduced the worlds first in-wall music system for the Apple iPod, is becoming an important option for builders and custom integrators for residential and commercial jobs that specify the integration of music and sound systems. iPort, maker of the first in-wall music system for iPod, provides freedom from the constraints of headphones. iPort makes it possible to easily share music and photos through any home stereo or entertainment system. Using innovative technology and unique design iPort is committed to producing products that are stylish, inventive, and as simple to use as the iPod.
- Control4 Upgrades Product Warranty to 2 Years Across Entire Product Line
- Business Wire (6/18/2007)
- Control4 announced today it is doubling the length of its standard warranty across its entire product line from 12 to 24 months. Advanced product testing methods, quality initiatives and new product designs have combined to give Control4 the confidence to extend the 24-month warranty against defects to its partners and their customers."By doubling the warranty period, Control4 is really showing its confidence and commitment to its customers," said Mike Wilson, co-founder of Bethesda Systems, an authorized Control4 Dealer.
- Review: I199 Full of Playback Options
- Associated Press/AP Online (6/15/2007)
- NEW YORK - As more and more tech toys evolve to include music-playing capabilities, gadget lovers face an increasingly common problem: How can you amplify them all without buying five different speaker docks?Lately, this has been a problem for me, so when I first spotted iLuv's i199 multimedia system - promising to play music from all these sources while also letting you transmit and receive music - I was optimistic, though admittedly skeptical.And although some other systems offer multiple playback options, users are still hard-pressed to find one that promises the level of interoperability found in the i199.
- Review: I199 Full of Playback Options
- Associated Press/AP Online (6/14/2007)
- NEW YORK - As more and more tech toys evolve to include music-playing capabilities, gadget lovers face an increasingly common problem: How can you amplify them all without buying five different speaker docks?Lately, this has been a problem for me, so when I first spotted iLuv's i199 multimedia system - promising to play music from all these sources while also letting you transmit and receive music - I was optimistic, though admittedly skeptical.And although some other systems offer multiple playback options, users are still hard-pressed to find one that promises the level of interoperability found in the i199.
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MVP Award Winner: Home Heartbeat Wireless Home Monitoring System
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/12/2007)
- Eaton. Who hasn't left the house and then wondered if some appliance was left plugged in or the garage door was still open? The Home Heartbeat wireless home monitoring system can allay those worries--and others. It even can be set up to check on water leaks. The system "provides a sense of security that unforeseen calamities can be recognized early," a judge noted. The homeowner can receive information by text messaging, e-mail, the Internet, or the system's portable Home Key programming device. Setting up the system takes less than 15 minutes, the firm claims. The starter pack consists of the base station, a Home Key, and a sensor that checks whether a door or window is open or closed. Optional sensors include ones that check on motion, water, and whether an appliance is drawing power. Also optional is a water shutoff controller that cuts off the main water supply line if a major leak is detected. Cost: $184.99 for the starter pack. 800-386-1911.
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