Marmitek has recently launched the EasyTouch Panel10. The 10 inch touch screen can easily be wall mounted and as it runs on 2 X AA batteries there’s no requirement to track walls or run cables. It wirelessly controls X10 modules around the home from its built in transmitter. Users can add their own background by creating a graphic, printing it out and slipping it under the glass front for a look that’s personalised to their own home.
“Marmitek’s new EasyTouch Panel10 is an affordable, wireless touch screen which can be programmed and used by everyone, without the need for a computer. Even grandma and grandpa can switch off all the lights in the house with one single touch on the panel.
Customised Design – This touch screen is unique insofar as the content of the screen can easily be set up according to your own wishes and taste. Two different configurations each offer the option of adding a maximum of 30 buttons. The touch buttons are each given their own function and can be placed wherever you like on the screen. In combination with the possibility of placing a personal background photo under the glass touch panel, users can design a unique control panel. So it is possible to make a collage of photos of all of the X-10 devices in the house and then place the buttons above the relevant device on the screen. Users can even use photos of family members so that one touch on the photo immediately leads them to the favourite settings of the person concerned. Of course, you can always use your favourite holiday snap or any image that fits in with the style of your interior. You own creativity forms the only limitation in this regard.
To allow you to get straight to work and offer some inspiration, three ‘style samples’ are supplied with the screen, providing you with three different background styles. The operation of Home Automation has never been this attractive. Start today with Marmitek X-10 Home Automation or fit this panel into your existing X-10 domotics system.
Specifications – The screen is equipped with a built-in Marmitek X-10/RF transmitter and an integrated antenna. This wirelessly transmits the Marmitek X-10 commands to your X-10 transceiver. The screen, made of brushed aluminium, can easily be attached to the wall or fitted into the wall using an optional mounting frame. The screen uses 2 AAA batteries and all settings are automatically stored during any power failures.
Price and Availability – The recommended retail price for the Marmitek EasyTouch Panel10 RF is 179.00 GBP incl. VAT. The touch screen is available for immediate delivery at www.reallycleverhomes.co.uk and www.uk-automation.co.uk.”
so it’s not really a touch screen then? I mean ‘placing a personal background photo under the glass touch panel’ does not create a touch screen.
It’s also not unique as I have seen this ‘ poor man touch screen design’ before.
Yeah, we’ve seen this before too – see the “similar product” link at the bottom.
At £179 it’s obviously not an in-wall, LCD screened computer. But for someone on a budget it may be just what they need.
Look’s great.
Of course, you cannot expect an LCD touch screen for this price level. But when using it just for lighting control, I think it’s a great solution.
By the way, I’ve also placed 2 video’s on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvTGgtY59I4
Indeed, looks great.
Never succeeded to learn my wife and mother (in law) what number on the remote operates which lamp.
Think this will do the trick…
Really easy to install and easy to use..