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Back in January we reported on the new Bye Bye Standby units form Domia. Now Martyn Henderson has reviewed the units that are designed to save the earth...

I'm just back from the Formula 1 Grand Prix at Monaco.  It was a once in a lifetime trip for me, and something I'd been hoping to do for the last 25 years.  Wanting to maximise the experience, I was very interested to hear about the new Kangaroo TV (now called FanVision) system.  However I couldn't find anything in the way of an F1 spectators review before booking unit so I thought I would provide a record of our experience with it here to hopefully benefit some others.  While not related to Home Automation, It’s an interesting gadget none-the-less.

Click Here to download - SHS2007.avi (50Meg XviD)

I've just returned from the Smart Home Show (22-25 March 2007) and in this, its third incarnation at the NEC in Birmingham, the public was treated to the best show yet! In a first for Automated Home, we have videos (youtube.com/automatedhome) from the show which should give a good taste of the event for those that couldn't make it and hopefully show some items that you may have missed even if you did visit...

Here's a nice blog review of Vista Media Center. Worth a read if you are considering the upgrade from XP MCE.

"Media center is ready for the big time, and I highly recommend it become the central entertainment hub of your home. With extenders in any of your major entertainment areas, you now have access to everything. All your music, all your TV, pictures, even video library is now available everywhere from a centralized location...