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NetStreams, the global leader in networked entertainment systems and technology based on Internet Protocol, has introduced the NetStreams DoorLinX DX100, the world’s first IP-Based doorbell / intercom system. Featuring an integrated microphone, speaker, and matching doorbell unit, DoorLinX allows any MP3 audio file, including a recorded voice, to be used as a door chime and to have different sounds associated with different doors or points of entry (it’s needed to be integrated with DigiLinx audio/video distribution system).

The DoorLinX can be easily integrated with NetStreams TouchLinX touch screens or the KeyLinX KL200 (I hope it may work with others systems as well). In advanced, mix togehter DoorLinX and Panasonic surveillance camera you’ll get a video doorphone.

[via Engadget]

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Here is an interesting HTPC used MythTV - Hannibal. Just for $549.00 you may get native 1080i output, DVI, VGA, Component, S-video, composite outputs, 5.1 Digital Spdif coaxial output, all features of MythTV included built in possibility of Bit Torrent downloads. Hannibal features Intel Celeron D 310 Processor @ 2.16 Ghz, 256 MB Ram, 80 GB Hard Drive, Geforce 6200 128Mb 8X Video Card, CD/DVD RW, VFD display and Sony remote. The HTPC also has wireless out of the box. It just doesn’t include TV tuner but you can bye any you need and install it.

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D-Link released a new dual-mode phone line - V-Click. The new phones will allow to make calls via 900/1800/1900MHz GSM/GPRS networks or VoIP using available WiFi connection. There is a special button to enable/disable VoIP connection. Once enabled, users can make SIP-based VoIP calls or hit the web over the bundled Opera Mobile browser and 176×220 pixel display.

Key features include:

• Wi-Fi® profile roaming for uninterrupted service between wireless zones

• Opera Mobile™ browser for hot spot log-in and Web surfing

• Email functionality - 50 emails can be stored in up to 10 accounts

• Large color screen display with 176 by 220 pixels

• Sleek, compact form factor (height, 4.17″, width, 1.73″, depth, .75″; weight, 3.32 oz)

• Smart text input

• Talk time - up to 5 hours GSM, 2 hours 802.11 wireless mode

• Messages - up to 30 messages can be stored at 459 characters each

• Phonebook - up to 300 contacts

• Data storage - up to 24 megabytes for documents, images, music and video files.

• Tasks - stores up to 100 entries

• Calendar - up to 100 events, 160 letters per event

• Charging - 3 hours, first time charge 8 hours

• Compact design with internal antenna

• Power-saving mode for maximum standby and talk time

The V-CLICK dual-mode, tri-band mobile phone is scheduled to ship early next year at recomended price $599.99.

[via Engadget]

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Nobu introduced N8 touchscreen in-wall PC. It’s features an 8-inch touchscreen, a 600MHz Intel Celeron M or 1.1GHz Pentium M CPU, 512MB of DDR RAM, 802.11a/b/g, Ethernet, a 4GB SSD and three USB 2.0 ports. Nobu N8 also sports built-in speakers / mic, audio out, VGA out and comes loaded with Windows XP Professional.

It’d be nice to use Nobu N8 as control panel in the home automation system (Plutohome, for example) if the price tag was not so expensive - $3,625. IMHO, it’s too much. Especially, when it’s possible to buy some UMPC (Samsung Q1 or TabletKiosk) for about $1000 and install it on the wall.

[via Engadget]

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Crestron showed on CEDIA Expo 2006 its new WiFi Touchpanel - TPMC-8X. The TPMC-8X is based on Windows XP Embedded operating system and closely integrated with Yahoo Widgets. It allows to get stock prices, weather or any other information accessible via a finger click. The device is packed with Bluetooth and WiFi. So, you won’t have any problem with connections. There is a built-in fingerprint scanner and together with included biometric softwar allow to restore preferences for each family member easily.Built-in stereo speakers, dual microphones and VoIP software provide a simple way to make phone calls via Internet.
But the main goal to get the TPMC-8X is a control your home using Crestron’s hardware and software for home automation. With TPMC-8X you’ll able to control lighting, climate, A/V etc.

The TPMC-8X will be available at the price $3800.

[via Engadget]

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