The New iPAQ
The new iPAQ is here! “SAN FRANCISCO, October 4, 2001 – Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ), the world’s leading manufacturer of Windows-powered Pocket PCs, today…
New Products
All Housecode Tranceiver
Introducing the V572, WGL’s All HouseCode Transceiver. This module will replace as many as 16 of X10’s RR501 or TM751’s transceivers. Unlike the X10 products that…
Blackberry Launch in UK
“…the Blackberry has been launched in the UK. Last week, MM02 (the mobile network formerly known as BT Cellnet), announced that those companies that signed…
PowerDrape
NEW from HABiTEK – PowerDrape is the premier system for powered curtain control. PowerDrape – The quality of the components used and the design are…
Podules
I’ve been contacted by M-D Design about a new range of “Podules”. These are aimed at the AV and Home Automation market and are described…
Ian Birds IR System
I’ve just received the document below from Ian Bird. It’s an initial description of his exciting work on a new low-cost DIY IR distribution solution…
DCM Launches Incontrol Webcam Edition
Digital Cybermasters Ltd today launched InControl Webcam Edition, a low-cost software package that transforms a common home PC equipped with a webcam into a state-of-the-art…
New LINN five channel amp
The Linn 5125 Class V multi-channel power amplifier is powerful and versatile. With a Linn switch mode power supply, the 5125 provides compact mplificationfor multi-channel…
Another Home Network MP3 Jukebox
With the remarkable IPAQ Music Center, Compaq ushers in an entirely new era of audio entertainment for music lovers. The size of a 17″ standard…
KAT5 Units Launch
Keith Doxeys KAT5 units have just gone on sale! The “KAT5 AVS” costs £70 for a transmitter and receiver pair and will allow you to…
Pace Research Into UK Networked Home
WEST YORKSHIRE, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–April 11, 2001–British consumers are eager to explore the range of services that will be made possible by home networking technologies, reveals…
PCB Coming for BX24-AHT
From the comp.home.automation newsgroup – more info on the All Housecode RF receiver… “I have added a schematic and a readme.txt file to the…
Sky Plus Details Revealed
“An insider at Sky has supplied digiNEWS with information relating to the next generation of Sky Digibox. Originally known as MySky, the new platform will…
Spare Pronto Batteries
Just been told by Lets Automate that they have just received a small batch of spare re-chargable Pronto batteries. These are pretty hard to come…
Another Home Delivery Solution?
Just found this – “eleTrunk (patent applied for)…a stylish, safe and secure repository to accept mail order and other deliveries when you’re not at home. And…
New UK Caller ID Interface Supplier
Just received this press release – “Pathway Data Ltd supply a range of Caller Identification hardware and software that will unleash the power of call tracking…
KAT5 Nearly Ready
Keith Doxey’s first ever batch of KAT5 units are nearing completion! To coincide with their launch I will be releasing my review. In the meantime…
Dell Digital Audio Receiver Manual
Just found a downloadable version of the DDAR manual on Rio’s site (Rio manufacture the unit for Dell). The PDF file seems to be more…
Hippo Box Solves Home Delivery Dilemma
“Launch of new home delivery system will ease consumer frustration and aid retailers. Giraffe Marketing has launched the Hippo Box; the simplest and most…
Audio/Video Distribution in your Home over CAT5!
Avstar is possibly the first UK based commercial product aimed at the home market to offer AV distribution over CAT5. The product release date is officially…