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"The new Harmony Two Wire Dimmer Module is an X10 device that requires no neutral and works with momentary switches. It is suitable for dimming incandescent lamps and dimmable electronic low voltage transformers down to 60W. Measuring 4.6cm x 4.6cm x 1.6cm, it is small enough to fit behind a light switch, has soft-start remembers its last dim setting. This module is ideal for use in properties where rewiring is impractical and LD11s are unsuitable...

The new JVC AV Switcher is reviewed on About Home Theater...

"One of the constant problems encountered by both home theater and video editing enthusiasts is having a logically organized way to hookup everything in their systems. The constant battle with cable clutter, dust, and re-connecting and re-arranging components everytime a new component is added is a real bother. However, JVC may have come to the rescue with its JX-S777 A/V Switcher that does more than you expect.

The JVC JX-S777 is a comprehensive audio/video switcher and signal router. The unit can be operated both from the front panel or the provided remote control. Features include:

Eight A/V inputs and Five A/V outputs (can be either composite or S-Video).

Two component video inputs paired with digital audio inputs.

One component video output paired with digital audio output.

Three i-Link (Firewire/IEEE-1394) digital video input/output connectors.

Composite to S-Video conversion or S-Video to composite video conversion...

Another new Home Media centre device, providing streamed audio and video playback from PCs across a LAN and over the Net, as well as DVD playback and PVR functions with its built-in hard drive...

"The KiSS DP-558 DVD Player has it all. It can offer playback of many different formats, from DVD, Video with DivX 3.11, 4 and 5 and MPEG-4, or Audio with MP3, Standard Audio CDs and Ogg Vorbis, or Pictures with JPEG. You will also find an Ethernet Connection in the back. If connected to a Broadband Internet Connection it will enable the user to play Internet Radio Station on his Player with WebRadio or enable the user to view or play his Audio/Video/Picture files from his PC with the user Friendly Software KiSS PC-Link.

On top of these well known features, the KiSS DP-558 offers recording facilities, thanks to its TV Tuner, recording TV on its built-in Hard Drive will be as easy as it was done on VHS, with some major advantages such as very high sound quality, a sharp and clear image, no alteration of the content with time or easy content search. The KiSS DP-558 comes with an 80GB Hard Disk where the user can record TV programmes (average of 34 hours depending quality on settings) or store up to 117 good quality DivX movies, easily accessible and downloadable on the Players Hard Disk from a PC. The KiSS DP-558 also comes complete with the standard CD/MP3, Ogg Vorbis, DivX, XviD, CD-RW and DVD+-RW playback."

"This innovative door lock combines a conventional cylinder lockset with sophisticated high precision fingerprint recognition technology. It can store up to 10 fingerprints, and has the unique ability to delete and enroll individual fingerprints from its memory without the need of a computer link...

I have been communicating with new start-up venture "O2M8" for several months now on their new "WebBrick" home automation product. This morning they are officially launching the hardware device, aimed at a wide range of automation tasks, from lighting control (DMX dimmer support) to pet care.

Multipe WebBricks can be easily sited beside each application, allowing retro-fit to existing properties. Homes with structured cabling can still use single or multiple units in a "node zero" type arrangement. The software employs Python/PHP scripts (open source) and offers web and mobile phone SMS integration. One of the most obvious applications for this device is as a central heating controller. The hardware specifications include...