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Amongst the Touch Panels and Waterproof remotes launched at ISE recently, were two new releases from RTI. - "XP-8 Controller. The XP8 is a new Control Processor with more power and I/O ports than any previous RTI Controller. Fast MPU, real time/multitasking operating system and expandability makes the XP-8 the perfect solution for large scale and complex projects. RTI are now firmly in the business of providing remote control solutions for commercial projects...

It's one of the oldest problems, how do you control the satellite receiver, set-top box, dvd player or whatever source that's in one room, from another. Marmitek have the answer with their recently launched PowermidXS IR - RF - IR system... 

When we finally got our hands on our very own PlayStation 3 earlier this year, we were surprised and annoyed to find Sony hadn't included a built in infrared receiver. The oficial Sony remote control (an optional extra) is a bluethooth device, and while ordinarily we'd welcome an RF option, it seems very short sighted not to also have included the option of using IR. Sony wants to position the PS3 as a "media hub" in the living room, and with its HDMI and Bluray credentials many owners use their PS3s in their home cinema setupy. Now, we can all use our IR universal remotes to control our PS3s, thanks to this new $20 Blu-Wave Infrared Remote addon from Nyko...

News from Bluedelta on their recently launched IR distribution system...

"Bluedelta Designs have come up with yet another ingenious product that is set to make controlling your Satellite and any other Audio visual devices an ease from anywhere in the home. SmartEye enables users to control their satellite receiver from any TV in the house such as the kitchen, bedroom or even the kid's playroom! Combined with the Smart Blaster, the Smart Eye will also communicate with your DVD, Video, freeview and even your HiFi if it's beside the satellite receiver...