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Over 100 exciting products, technologies and services! We challenged manufacturers and service providers that cater to the connected home to show us their best technology. Dozens of vendors responded with submissions to the EH TOPS Awards (formerly EH Product of the Year Awards), recognizing the best Technology, Products and Services for the Electronic House.
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With technology rapidly changing, the product entries for the TOPS Award will give you a peek at what is on the horizon and hopefully some inspiration on products you can introduce into your home.
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Products span the following categories: n Audio n Video n AV Accessories n Media Servers & Services n Multiroom Audio & Communications n Control and Security n Energy Monitoring & Management n Home Enhancements n Networking & Communications
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The winners, chosen by EH editors, along with some distinguished industry veterans and our DIY correspondent, will be announced at CES on January 8th at the CE Pro HQ (Booth #25219) at 4pm. Please join us for snacks and drinks as we toast the winners. The winners will also be available at www.electronichouse.com/tops.
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2010 TOPS AWARD ENTRANTS
E .J. Feulner Elite Home Technologies/ Hifi House
S tephen Hopkins EH DIY Correspondent J ulie Jacobson Electronic House/CE Pro T om LeBlanc CE Pro J ason McCool Consultant K evin Mikelonis Process Dealer Services Group
2010 TOPS AWARD audio Anthem Electronics D2v with Anthem Room Correction This multichannel preamplifier, audio/video processor and tuner offers unmatched connectivity options and support for all the latest HD formats. When used with Anthem Room Correction software, the Statement D2v will maximize the performance of any A/V system. $7,499, www.anthemav.com
Monitor Audio RX6 floorstanding loudspeaker The innovative Monitor Audio RX6 produces an extraordinarily wide bandwidth, enhanced with a natural tonality that breathes life into every format— even HD audio. It’s available in selected premium quality wood veneers or highgloss piano finishes. $1,250 per pair, www.monitoraudiousa.com
BG Radia R-550 BG’s R-550 offers a tall and slender high-performance in-wall speaker with planar magnetic ribbon line array and four woofers. Line-source technology controls most floor and ceiling reflections for increased intelligibility and detail. $6,500, www.bgradia.com
NAD Electronics M2 Direct Digital Amplifier The M2 represents a new level of amplifier performance, combining ultra-low noise and distortion with a streamlined signal path, startling power and a new implementation of advanced digital feedback technology. $5,999, www.nadelectronics.com
Leon Speakers Hz616 High-Powered Living Space Theater System The Leon Certified Horizon 616 Living Space Theater system fills rooms with refined audio without disrupting its decor. Featuring Leon’s Hz616-LCR soundbar, Axis in-ceilings, and Aaros sub, the system is the perfect high-fidelity option for any home theater. $9,995, www.leonspeakers.com Meridian DSP5200 Digital Active Loudspeaker DSP5200 is a powerful yet fairly compact DSP loudspeaker system that outperforms anything of its size. Taking cues from Meridian’s flagship, DSP5200 distills its essence into a smaller package. $13,995, www.meridian-audio.com
Paradigm Electronics Reference SUB 2 The Paradigm Reference SUB 2 is a completely unique and powerful speaker, both in its internal elements and aesthetic qualities. It represents the best in audio bass technology and highest performance characteristics in the subwoofer category. $7,499, www.paradigm.com Proficient Audio Systems M80 The M80 receiver is an affordable solution for installations demanding state-of-the-art performance. It combines the latest audio and video technologies with numerous installer-friendly features and a unique industrial design. $1,250, www.proficientaudio.com
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Proficient Audio Systems PS12 The PS12 combines robust components, meticulous acoustical engineering, and sophisticated styling, making it an ideal high-performance subwoofer for dedicated home theaters as well as living rooms. $550, www.proficientaudio.com RBH Sound SI-663 The RBH Sound SI-663 Signature In-wall speaker is the perfect high-performance solution for home theaters where a center channel cannot be used or has been intentionally removed to accommodate design. $1,450 each, www.rbhsound.com Sonance Cinema In-Ceiling Home Theater Speakers Sonance Cinema Series speakers deliver film soundtracks and music with reference clarity and realism. Combining elegant, modern style with uncompromised in-ceiling home theater performance, the microtrim grilles give the Cinema Series a clean, sleek appearance that seamlessly integrates into any designed space. $1,000. www.sonance.com
video Digital Projection International TITAN Reference 1080p 3D DPI’s dual-lamp TITAN Reference 1080p 3D employs Darkchip DLP technology to deliver up to 6,000 lumens and an amazing 5,000:1 contrast of the most precise, immersive 2D and 3D imagery imaginable. $84,995, www. digitalprojection.com
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Sony Electronics STR-DA5500ES 7.1 Channel A/V Receiver With its unique, innovative connection options and network capabilities, Sony’s STR-DA5500ES 7.1 Channel A/V Receiver offers the ultimate multiroom entertainment control solution for both installers and consumers. $2,000, www.sony.com Yamaha Electronics MCR-140 Micro Component System The MRC-140 is a Made for iPod micro-component music systems (iPod, CD, USB, FM) with wireless iPod playback via the company’s proprietary yAired technology. $400, www.yamaha.com/hometheater
Yamaha Electronics PDX-60 Portable Player Dock Yamaha’s PDX-60 iPhone/iPod dock allows users to enjoy their games, music and movies wirelessly via an iPod transmitter that sends uncompressed audio to the dock’s speakers for high-fidelity playback. $300, www.yamaha.com/hometheater
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Elite Screens Raptor CFTE84H-C Premium grade freestanding projection screen disappears within its media stand housing. The stand accommodates a large flat-panel display and has tensioned or non-tensioned material options. $4,000 and up, www.elitescreens.com Epson America PowerLite Home Cinema 8500 UB Delivering superior contrast of up to 200,000:1, the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8500 UB offers an amazing 3LCD home entertainment experience in native 1080p resolution. $2,499, www.epson.com JVC DLA-HD990 JVC’s Procision Series D-ILA Model DLA-HD990 has a native contrast ratio of 70,000:1, 120Hz refresh rate, and is THX- and ISF-certified. It comes with a new screen adjustment mode and very flexible setup. $10,000, www.jvc.com JVC DLA-RS35 The DLA-RS35 D-ILA (Digital Direct-drive Image Light Amplifier) home theater projector boasts 70,000:1 native contrast ratio, ISF and THX certification, refined color management, and almost silent operation. $9,995, www.jvc.com/pro
LG Electronics Broadband Full HD 1080p Plasma TV PS80 LG’s PS80 Full HD 1080p HDTV with NetCast Entertainment Access is a THX Certified plasma HDTV with Ethernet connectivity, allowing consumers to access online content and video without a computer. $1,600, www.lge.com LG Electronics Network Blu-ray Disc Player BD390 LG’s BD390 Network Blu-ray Player delivers exceptional video and audio capabilities in combination with WiFi connectivity for an endless array of high quality content from Netflix, Vudu, YouTube and CinemaNow. $350, www.lge.com
LG Electronics SL90 LG’s SL90 features a seamless, edge-to-edge panel of glass over an ultraslim bezel. At only 1.15 inches in depth, it’s sure to turn heads whether the TV is on or off. $2,400, www.lge.com Panasonic TC-P50V10 The TC-P50V10 is a stateof-the art HDTV, providing brilliant colors that meet the THX Certification criteria and superb picture quality, while providing such entertainment enhancements as VIERA Cast, enabling the consumer to access select web sites. $2,100, www.panasonic.com ElectronicHouse.c o m
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Runco International QuantumColor Q-750d The QuantumColor Q-750d LED projector maximizes the benefits of InfiniLight lampless energy-saving LED illumination and pairs it with proprietary engineering breakthroughs to create energy-efficient systems that are the future of home theater projection. $17,995, www.runco.com SEURA Hydra Waterproof Television Designed for use in showers, kitchens and other wet indoor environments, the 19-inch LCD Hydra waterproof television brings technology to the most unexpected settings. $2,999$3,599, www.seura.com SIM2 USA Grand Cinema MICO 50 Grand Cinema MICO 50 is a revolutionary new product from SIM2. Featuring LED as its light source, this all-new model elevates the performance of premium single-chip DLP projection to new heights. $19, 995, www.sim2usa.com Sony Electronics BDP-CX7000ES 400-disc Blu-ray/DVD/CD ES MegaChanger Sony’s 400-disc Blu-ray/DVD/CD ES MegaChanger easily organizes and stores an entire library worth of entertainment, while delivering the highest sound and picture quality for the ultimate home theater experience. $1,900, www.sony.com
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Sony Electronics VPL-VW85 Front Projector Sony’s VPL-VW85 Front Projector combines industry-leading technology, groundbreaking imaging features and a chic design to create a truly impressive and realistic cinematic home theater experience. $8,000, www.sony.com Stewart Filmscreen Cabaret with LED Lights Stewart’s oneof-a-kind LED lighting system is designed to backlight the Cabaret projection screens with the appropriate color setting to enhance viewing environments and create mood lighting when not in use. $6,445, www.stewartfilmscreen.com SunBriteTV Model 5510HD SunBriteTV Model 5510HD is a 55-inch all-weather outdoor full-HD 1080p LCD television. Engineered for permanent outdoor installation, this TV resists rain, dirt, insects and extreme temperatures. $7,195, www.sunbritetv.com
2010 TOPS AWARD a/v accessories APC by Schneider Electric APC G50 Net Rack Power Filter The G50 provides network manageability, multistage outlet control, and a rechargeable magnet flashlight that can be affixed to the rack or other components. Power sensing outlets reduce energy consumption and enable power control for devices lacking discrete commands. $400, www.apc.com
Bell’O International WAVS-333 A/V Cabinet This A/V cabinet can be assemble in minutes and accommodates most flat-panel TVs up to 52 inches, plus at least five components and a center-channel speaker. An integrated Cable Management System hides wires, and airflow vents provide proper circulation. $500, www.bello.com Cables To Go Wireless VGA with Integrated Audio The Cables To Go Wireless VGA with Integrated Audio wirelessly displays video content and transmits audio from a computer to a remote monitor, projector or television up to 30 feet away. Price TBD, www.cablestogo.com CLO Systems TM1 The world’s thinnest motorized mounting solution, the TM1 holds televisions a mere inch from the wall, making it the perfect design for ultrathin LCD and LED flat panel televisions. $130, www.closystems.com
Cool Components Cool Rack The Cool Rack by Cool Components incorporates innovative features such as integrated cooling, built-in temperature displays and customizable height in a top-quality, yet affordable product. $395/$625, www.coolcomponents.com Cool Components Cool Shelf The Cool Shelf by Cool Components incorporates innovative features such as integrated cooling and built-in wire management in a top-quality, yet affordable product. $125/$165, www.coolcomponents.com ImportAdvantage Axiom Axiom is a sophisticated premium TV lift cabinet solution packed with practical features and minimalist lines recalling the leading design influences of mid20th century furnishings. Its contemporary expression is delivered fully assembled. $2,499, www.importadvantage.com Innovolt HEM-X1000 The revolutionary HEM-X1000 accommodates up to 11 devices, providing peace-of-mind that electronic components are protected from more than 99 percent of all electrical disturbances detected on the power grid. $999, www.innovolt.com
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OmniMount OmniLite Series OL200FT The eco-friendly OmniLite Series minimizes component parts wherever possible and uses recycled materials to provide efficient mounting solutions without sacrificing quality. The OL200FT’s efficient dual-function design is perfect for extra-large flat panel mounting solutions. $100, www.omnimount.com OmniMount the omnimount Pound for pound, The Omnimount is the strongest mount on the market. Combine that with its extremely low profile and incredible easeof-use, and there’s no denying this is one revolutionary product. $40, www.omnimount.com OmniMount Elements 403FP The all-in-one design of OmniMount’s Elements 403FP reinvents the category of A/V furniture, providing a customizable twist on traditional steel- and glassmodeled furniture. $330, www.omnimount.com OmniMount VideoBasics VFX With a mounting profile of only .75 inches, OmniMount’s VideoBasics VFX allows for easy connectivity of a standard HDMI cable, and still allows proper cooling to protect and prolong the life of the TV. $120, www.omnimount.com 8
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Peerless Industries Slimline Ultra-thin Universal Articulating Wall Mount SUA750PU The world’s thinnest articulating TV mount, SUA750PU makes the viewing experience extraordinary. Brilliant in simplicity and ease of installation, now you can achieve the ultra-thin experience and watch from any angle. $499, www. peerlessmounts.com PPC PerfectLock PPC’s PerfectLock Locking HDMI Cable features a patented built-in mechanism that automatically locks the cable in place with 10 times the strength of conventional connectors, to eliminate loosening and fall-out. $70, www.ppc-online.com Premier Mounts Universal Fine Tune Projector Mount (FTP) Premier Mounts redefines the art of projector mounting with the new Fine Tune Projector (FTP) mount. The FTP provides integrators with the ability to make precise adjustments in record time. $240, www.mounts.com Premier Mounts WTFM3765 Universal Flat Panel Mount and AV Installation Kit Premier Mounts “World’s Thinnest Universal Mount” sits just .37 inches off the wall and includes a flat HDMI cable and two right-angle HDMI adapters for a seamless flat-panel installation. $200, www.mounts.com
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Premier Mounts Universal Flat Panel Mount with AV Installation Kit Premier Mounts AV Kits include a mount that sits less than 1 inch from the wall and many often-overlooked audio-visual equipment installation components. $130-$200, www.mounts.com
Sanus Systems Foundations FS46 Floor-Standing Wall Mount The FS46 is the perfect TV mounting solution when wood stud mounting isn’t possible or desirable. It attaches to Sheetrock, wood or concrete walls with ease and offers 3 degrees of tilt. $170, www.sanus.com
Sanus Systems VisionMount VLMF109 Motorized Full-Motion Mount The VLMF109 motorized full-motion mount is one of the slimmest, quietest, most attractive motorized mounts available. It’s perfect for a home theater but quiet enough for a library. $400, www.sanus.com
Sanus Systems Foundations Java Series JFV60 Audio/Video Cabinet The JFV60 is a highly versatile, multipurpose A/V unit that can be placed on the floor as a traditional cabinet or mounted on the wall for a more contemporary look. $500, www.sanus.com
Sanus Systems VisionMount VLT15 Super S The VLT15 allows flatpanel TVs to be fixed to the wall at a depth of just 0.82 inches and is the only ultra-thin tilting mount to also offer postinstallation features. $200, www.sanus.com
Sanus Systems VisionMount LL11 Super Slim Low-Profile Wall Mount The LL11 accentuates the look of ultrathin TVs, allowing them to be mounted on the wall at a depth of just 0.55 inches, and offers innovative post-installation adjustment and cable management features. $130, www.sanus.com
Sanus Systems ELM420 InWall Rated HDMI Cable The ELM420 HDMI Cable features a 180 degrees pivoting head for placement in hard-to-reach ports with less than an inch of clearance, such as behind wall-mounted flatpanel TVs. $80, www.sanus.com
SoundSense LLC Tuning Disks (Designed by Marigo Audio Labs) Windows create hard acoustic reflections that disrupt the acoustic environment of a space. SoundSense Tuning Disks are an inexpensive, simple and effective solution to this issue. $278, www.soundsense.com Vutec Studio Series ArtScreen by Vutec The new low-cost Studio Series ArtScreen by Vutec transforms an ordinary flat-panel TV into the extraordinary. From $1,099, www.vutec.com
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2010 TOPS AWARD media servers & services Autonomic Controls Apple TV Module Autonomic’s Apple TV module allows control of multiple Apple TV media servers and AirTunes devices via Ethernet, enabling multizone control and media browsing from any touchpanel in the home. Price varies, www.autonomic-controls.com Crestron ADMS Revolutionizing the way you experience media, ADMS removes the boundaries between TV, movies, music and the Internet. ADMS doesn’t just serve the content you have, it delivers anything you want. $9,500, www.crestron.com
Fusion Research Studio Movie Server Studio is among the most feature-packed media servers on the market today. Combining easy installation with add-your-own storage options makes this the choice for projects of all sizes. $3,495, www.fusionrd.com
Kaleidescape Mini System The Kaleidescape Mini System puts your movie collection at your fingertips. The extraordinary user interface makes it easy to view what you want instantly on any television in your home. $7,995, www.kaleidescape.com
Vantage Controls Digital Music Manager-4S The DMM is an incredibly powerful music server that holds 500GB of music, supports four independent audio streams, and rips CDs at seven times sampling. $6,400, www.vantagecontrols.com ViewSonic Corporation PC mini VOT550 ViewSonic PC mini VOT550 provides optimum performance in a space-saving, green design, making it ideal for multimedia entertainment and home computing. $949, www.viewsonic.com
multiroom audio & communications Colorado vNet TS1 Touchscreen Amplifier TS1 touchscreens provide complete home control and audio distribution with designer flair. A wide variety of faceplate options and two different sizes complement any decor and room. $800, www.colorado vnet.com
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Linear Corporation Encore Encore is the highest quality, most cost-effective whole-house audio distribution system on the market today. Its economical price means more homeowners than ever before can enjoy high-quality, wholehouse sound. $1,488, www.linearcorp.com
2010 TOPS AWARD multiroom audio & communications Niles Audio TS-Pro Wall-Mount Color Touchscreen The Niles TS-Pro Wall-Mount Color Touchscreen provides a rich experience that enables users to effortlessly control their multizone audio systems without any training. $780, www.nilesaudio.com NuVo Technologies Renovia Multi-Room Audio System Renovia is a whole home audio system that utilizes HomePlug powerline technology to deliver high-quality audio and metadata over the electrical infrastructure already present in the home. $5,000, www.nuvotechnologies.com
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On-Q/Legrand Unity Home System By combining intercoms, camera and multiroom audio, the Unity Home System gives homeowners the innovative technology they want at the price they can afford. $5,000, www.onqlegrand.com Russound Collage Powerline Media and Intercom System The Collage Powerline Media and Intercom system distributes music and communication over residential electrical wiring. Collage provides a less expensive, feature-rich system that installs more easily than its competitors. $849, www.russound.com
control & security Cinemar MainLobby Suite Cinemar’s MainLobby Suite is an affordable yet customizable user interface that supports automation and media management control from networked Windows-based PCs or touchscreens around the home or business. $180, www.cinemaronline.com Control4 Home Controller HC-200 Sleek, compact and powerful, the HC-200 delivers affordable full home-automation capabilities for homes by controlling lights, temperature, security and connected entertainment. $499, www.control4.com
GP Systems CineTouch v. 7.1 Software for AMX CineTouch is advanced residential control software for AMX, providing simply extraordinary control with no programming and configured in a browser for up to 50 rooms of audio, video and home control. $2,000 base price, www.cinetouch.com HAI (Home Automation Inc.) OmniTouch 5.7e Touchscreen This premier plug-and-play touchscreen features fully customizable graphics and power to control and monitor security, temperatures, lighting, A/V, surveillance video and more. $1,018, www.homeauto.com ElectronicHouse.c o m
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Hillcrest Labs The Loop pointer The Loop pointer from Hillcrest Labs is an in-air mouse for the television, designed for the growing number of consumers who connect their PCs or Macs to the TV. $99, www.hillcrestlabs.com Honeywell Security 5870API Honeywell’s 5870 Asset Protection-Indoor (API) wirelessly guards against theft by affixing to virtually any high-value assets such as electronics, safes, machinery and other objects that should otherwise not be moved. Less than $100, www.honeywell. com/security Honeywell Security Honeywell Total Connect Honeywell’s Total Connect suite of digital communications services lets customers stay connected to their homes and businesses using Web-enabled devices such as laptops, desktop PCs, PDAs, cell phones and more. Monthly fee, www.honeywell.com/security Kwikset SmartCode with Home Connect Technology Kwikset’s SmartCode with Home Connect is a one-of-a-kind keyless entry electronic lock developed for interoperability with home security systems, enabling true remote access via web-enabled devices or home automation systems. $349, www.kwikset.com/accesscontrol
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Lutron Electronics RadioRA 2 RadioRA 2 is a wireless lighting control system that provides convenient and intuitive control of lights, shades, audio-visual devices and temperature in a single room or throughout a home. From $1,099, www.lutron.com Philips Pronto TSU9300 The Pronto TSU9300 is the ultimate WiFi touchscreen solution for advanced home theater control offering convenience and reliability in a single hand. $799, www.pronto.philips.com Remote Technologies Inc. (RTI) T1-B Universal System Controller With powerful capabilities and a sexy European design, the T1-B universal controller offers an elegant and affordable alternative to more expensive touchscreen controllers. $349, www.rticorp.com Remote Technologies Inc. (RTI) U2 Weather Resistant Controller Sporting a completely sealed, durable design, RTI’s weather-resistant U2 handheld controller delivers reliable wireless control of A/V systems in harsher environments like the patio, pool, bathroom or boat. $499, www.rticorp.com Remote Technologies Inc. (RTI) MRP-64 Multi-Room Control Processor The MRP-64 acts as an interface between multizone receivers and RTI’s two-way-enabled controllers, allowing access to all A/V sources from anywhere in the home with the touch of a button. $699, www.rticorp.com
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Savant Systems TrueImage Control A state-of-the-art capacitive glass technology provides iPhone-like GestureTouch navigation from anywhere in the home. A simple tap on a wide-angle image of a room lets the user control lighting, shades, audio and video gear by touching an image rendering of the light, shade or component. $2,700, www.savantav.com Schneider Electric Wiser Home Control Schneider Electric Wiser Home is an integrated home control solution that interlinks the electrical, multimedia and telecommunications worlds to one userfriendly solution. $1,200, www.mySEhome.com Universal Remote Control MX-5000 The MX-5000 is a two-way color touch screen remote control that is the first to feature haptic technology. It confirms touch screen button presses with a click that you feel. $1,200, www.universalremote.com
VideoIQ iCVR VideoIQ’s iCVR combines automated event detection, built-in DVR and integrated video management into a single solution. The result is a simple, proactive video surveillance solution. $1,500, www.videoiq.com
ENERGY MONITORING & MANAGEMENT Cinemar Energy Management Solution Cinemar’s Energy Management Dashboard displays real-time energy usage information within an intuitive user interface. With this knowledge, homeowners can make educated decisions that save money on their electric bills. $426, www.cinemaronline.com Jetlun Intelligent Management solution for Energy JIM is the world’s first fully integrated ZigBee, Ethernet and HomePlug enabled whole-home and device-level energy management solution. It provides unprecedented remote energy usage awareness, monitoring and management. $789, www.jetlun.com Lutron Electronics MeadowLark eco-minder MeadowLark eco-minder dimmers allow users to adjust their lights and see as they save energy. The LED changes from red to green, indicating an energy savings of at least 15 percent. $25, www.lutron.com SmartLabs iMeter Solo (Smart Grid Device Power Meter) Using the iMeter Solo and an iGateway along with Insteon home automation devices, you can remotely monitor and turn lights and appliances off, saving electricity and reducing monthly utility bills. $40, www.insteon.net
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2010 TOPS AWARD ENERGY MONITORING & MANAGEMENT (continued) SmartLabs iMeter Solo Kit INSTEON Web-Based Power Meter Kit Using the iMeter Solo and an iGateway along with Insteon home automation devices, you can remotely monitor and turn lights and appliances off, saving electricity and reducing monthly utility bills. $90, www.insteon.net
Vantage Controls Energy Management Solution Some energy management dashboards display estimated savings, but the Energy Management System is the first that calculates, in real time, the exact dollar amount a homeowner is saving on energy. $4,000, www.vantagecontrols.com
home enhancements Lutron Electronics KirbÉ Vertical Drapery System The innovative Kirbé Vertical Drapery System can smoothly move the draperies up and completely out of the way at the touch of a button. From $2,500, www.lutron.com
TRUFIG Custom Installation Kits By providing uniform color and industrial design, TRUFIG ensures that every device in the home matches perfectly, while providing the ability to install the products absolutely flush into any given surface. $300$1,000-plus, www.trufig.com
networking & communications Cisco Consumer Products WET610N The versatile Dual-Band Wireless-N Ethernet Bridge can make a wired Ethernet-enabled device, such as a camera, printer, set-top box or game console, part of your home’s wireless network. $100, www.linksysbycisco.com Ethereal Home Theater iXpand-3G The iXpand-3G is a Snap-On rapidly charging battery for your iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G or the iPod touch 2G. Its elegant design and size makes it convenient to stay on the go and never be without battery power again. $50, www.ixpand3g.com
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Global CachÉ iTach WiFi products from iTach connect control systems, including iPhone and iPod touch, to IR, serial and relay devices in seconds, allowing you to connect any device to any network instantly. $170, www.global cache.com HAI (Home Automation Inc.) Cellular Communication Center The C3 connects with a burglar or fire alarm panel, including HAI controllers, to emulate a phone line signal if there is not one present. $255, www.homeauto.com
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Panasonic Cordless Phone with Cellular Phonebook Transfer Ideal for home offices, this is the only twoline phone capable of transferring cell phone contacts within minutes (up to 600 entries) to its built-in directory. Bluetooth headset compatible. $170, www.panasonic.com
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LG Electronics Network Attached Storage N2B1 LG’s Network Storage device, N2B1, with built-in Blu-ray drive offers consumers to safely store and securely share multiple files. $550, www.lge.com
Ooma Telo and handset Goodbye phone bills. Hello Ooma. Ooma Telo is a device that allows you to call anywhere in the U.S. with no monthly fees. With its sleek design and loaded features, it connects to your high-speed Internet and existing home phones. $250, www.ooma.com
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HD Communications inWwap In-wall Wireless WiFi Access Points InWwap’s innovative in-wall wireless WiFi access points solve wireless WiFi range problems and install discretely into a wall to receive data and power via Category 5e cable. $299, www.inwwap.com
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