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X10 LCD Mini Timer 64 Event allows to schedule up to eight lights or appliances to turn on and off automatically. Sure you should have some X10 switches or plug-in modules for that. The Mini Timer includes built-in alarm clock. So, you can use it instead of old school alarm-clock.

X10 LCD Mini Timer 64 Event is available on smarthome.com at $35.99.

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Here is another good candidate for stationary control panel for your home automation system - portable multimedia gadget (PMG) Quadpad.

Product specifications:

• Processor: 1GHz
• Hard disk: 40 GB up to 80 GB
• Memory: 256MB DDR / 512MB DDR
• Video RAM: S3 UMA (AGP 8x LVDS interface)
• System: Whizpro bios, APM 1.2
• Communications: Wireless - wi-fi 802.11b/g & bluetooth integrated, modem - 56kbps V.92 MDC, LAN Realtek 10/100 base-t
• Sound: AC-97 audio on board sound,16-bit stereo, full duplex built-in speaker and microphone
• Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP home edition
• Display: 8.4 inch TFT LCD touch panel SVGA 800 x 600
• Expansion I/O: 3 USB 2.0 port, 1 IRDA port, 1 earphone jack, 1 microphone jack, 1 PCMCIA type II slot, 1 mini VGA output port, 10 hot key - quick access button and directional buttons
• Accessories: Smart case, stylus pen, AC/DC adapter
• Battery: Removable Li-ion standard battery pack (up to 3 hrs)
• AC adapter: Input - AC 100-240V 50/60 Hz, output - DC 16V, 3.13A
• Dimensions: 231 mm x 192 mm x 42 mm
• Weight: 1.19 kg (with battery)
• Certification: FCC/CE

No any words about availability and price.

[via Ideal Gadget]

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Most of modern HTPCs feature built-in VDF of LCD display. It displays useful information and it gives a possibility to embed IR port there to avoid using an external one. But OrigenAE, well known producer of cases for HTPC, decided to hit HTPC fans with S21T which includes 12.1-inch motorized touchable LCD that touts an 1920 x 1080 resolution, and just might beat out the actual TV sets this beast will end up connected to. The rest features are:

• one piece 5mm aluminium front & sides
• 1 x 120mm exhaust fan (pre-installed)
• 2 x 90mm intake fan (pre-installed)
• 1 x 120mm optional extractor module
• front media bay, USB hub, audio & firewire
• matched optical drive bezel
• removable motherboard tray
• rubber isolation hard drive screws
• optional MCE & IR Trans module
• support for up to 10 hard drives

I have no idea what is an advantage of this case but I suspect that the price should be extremely hight! So, if you find some reasonable solution for your HTPC S21T is definitely not right choice.

[via Engadget]

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The Electrisave is a portable, easy to read electricity monitor designed for both use in the home and small office. The electrisave will show you:

• instantly just how much electricity you are using and how much it is costing you
• how much you may be wasting
• how much harmful CO2 you are contributing to the greenhouse effect

The Elecrtisave is can be easily installed and save up 25% on your current electricity bills. Here is a simple example. If one household would save up to £200 a year by taking energy efficiency measures, this may be equivalent to a saving of around 2 tonnes of Co2. So, the Elecrtisave saves your money and environment.

[via eHomeUpgrade]

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The CuTOUCH is all in one single touch-screen unit from Comfile Technology. It comes integrated with industrial controller, Blue & White Graphic LCD, Touch-input processor, opto-isolated I/O boards (CT1721 only), analog inputs & outputs, and Plug-N-Play support for Relays boards. All logic can be programmed using BASIC language or Relay Ladder Logic. Graphics for touchscreen can easily be implemented using CuCANVAS, a graphic program in which you can create boxes, circles, and lines just like a paint program. To communicate with others PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), HMI (Human Machine Interface) or PC CuTOUCH supports MODBUS protocol.

You can buy the top model of CuTOUCH for $399.00.

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