eh tops awards entries

Winners

Announced

@ CESJan. 8 at 4p.m.

CE Pro HQ (Booth 25219)

Over 100 Must See Entries!

Categories include:Audio n Video n AV Accessories n Media Servers & Services

Multiroom Audio & Communications n Control and SecurityEnergy Monitoring & Management n Home Enhancements

Networking & Communications

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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 technol-ogy. 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.

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.

Products span the following categories:n Audion Videon AV Accessoriesn Media Servers & Servicesn Multiroom Audio & Communicationsn Control and Securityn Energy Monitoring & Managementn Home Enhancementsn Networking & Communications

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.

EH Publishing wishes to thank the following indi-viduals for taking part in the lengthy judging process:

R obert Archer CE Pro

S am Cavitt Media Environment Design

E .J. Feulner Elite Home Technologies/Hifi House

D erek Flickinger Interactive Homes Inc.

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

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ANTHEM ELECTRONiCS D2V WiTH ANTHEM ROOM CORRECTiONThis multichannel pre-amplifier, 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 perfor-mance of any A/V system. $7,499, www.anthemav.com

BG RADiA R-550BG’s R-550 offers a tall and slender high-per-formance in-wall speaker with planar magnetic ribbon line array and four woofers. Line-source technology controls most floor and ceiling re-flections for increased intelligibility and detail. $6,500, www.bgradia.com

LEON SPEAKERS Hz616 HiGH-POWERED LiViNG SPACE THEATER SySTEMThe Leon Certified Horizon 616 Living Space The-ater 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 the-ater. $9,995, www.leonspeakers.com

MERiDiAN DSP5200 DiGiTAL ACTiVE LOuDSPEAKERDSP5200 is a powerful yet fairly compact DSP loudspeaker system that out-performs anything of its size. Taking cues from Meridian’s flagship, DSP5200 distills its essence into a smaller package. $13,995, www.meridian-audio.com

MONiTOR AuDiO RX6 FLOOR- STANDiNG LOuDSPEAKERThe innovative Monitor Audio RX6 produces an extraordinarily wide band-width, enhanced with a natural tonality that breathes life into every format—even HD audio. It’s available in selected premium quality wood veneers or high-gloss piano finishes. $1,250 per pair, www.monitoraudiousa.com

NAD ELECTRONiCS M2 DiRECT DiGiTAL AMPLiFiERThe M2 represents a new level of amp-lifier 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

PARADiGM ELECTRONiCS REFERENCE SuB 2The Paradigm Reference SUB 2 is a completely unique and power-ful 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 instal-lations demanding state-of-the-art performance. It combines the latest audio and video technologies with numerous installer-friendly features and a unique in-dustrial design. $1,250, www.proficientaudio.com

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PROFiCiENT AuDiO SySTEMS PS12The 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-663The RBH Sound SI-663 Signature In-wall speaker is the perfect high-per-formance 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 SPEAKERSSonance Cinema Series speakers deliver film soundtracks and music with reference clarity and realism. Combining elegant, modern style with uncompromised in-ceiling home theater perfor-mance, the microtrim grilles give the Cinema Series a clean, sleek appearance that seamlessly integrates into any designed space. $1,000. www.sonance.com

SONy ELECTRONiCS STR-DA5500ES 7.1 CHANNEL A/V RECEiVERWith 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 SySTEMThe 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 DOCKYamaha’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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DiGiTAL PROJECTiON iNTERNATiONAL TiTAN REFERENCE 1080P 3DDPI’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, im-mersive 2D and 3D imagery imaginable. $84,995, www.digitalprojection.com

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ELiTE SCREENS RAPTOR CFTE84H-C Premium grade freestand-ing projection screen disap-pears within its media stand housing. The stand accom-modates 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 uBDelivering super-ior contrast of up to 200,000:1, the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8500 UB offers an amazing 3LCD home entertain-ment 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-RS35The 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 PS80LG’s PS80 Full HD 1080p HDTV with Net-Cast Entertainment Access is a THX Certified plasma HDTV with Ethernet connectivity, allowing consum-ers to access online content and video without a computer. $1,600, www.lge.com

LG ELECTRONiCS NETWORK BLu-RAy DiSC PLAyER BD390LG’s BD390 Network Blu-ray Player delivers excep-tional video and audio capabilities in combination with WiFi connectivity for an endless array of high quality content from Netflix, Vudu, YouTube and Cin-emaNow. $350, www.lge.com

LG ELECTRONiCS SL90LG’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-P50V10The TC-P50V10 is a state-of-the art HDTV, providing brilliant colors that meet the THX Certification cri-teria and superb picture quality, while providing such entertainment en-hancements as VIERA Cast, enabling the consumer to access select web sites. $2,100, www.panasonic.com

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RuNCO iNTERNATiONAL QuANTuMCOLOR Q-750DThe QuantumColor Q-750d LED projector maximizes the benefits of InfiniLight lampless energy-saving LED illumination and pairs it with proprietary engi-neering breakthroughs to create energy-efficient systems that are the future of home theater projection. $17,995, www.runco.com

SEuRA HyDRA WATERPROOF TELEViSiONDesigned for use in showers, kitchens and other wet indoor environments, the 19-inch LCD Hydra wa-terproof television brings technology to the most un-expected settings. $2,999-$3,599, www.seura.com

SiM2 uSA GRAND CiNEMA MiCO 50 Grand Cinema MICO 50 is a revolutionary new prod-uct 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

SONy ELECTRONiCS VPL-VW85 FRONT PROJECTOR Sony’s VPL-VW85 Front Projector combines indus-try-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 LiGHTSStewart’s one-of-a-kind LED lighting system is designed to back-light the Cabaret projection screens with the appropri-ate color setting to enhance viewing environments and create mood lighting when not in use. $6,445, www.stewartfilmscreen.com

SuNBRiTETV MODEL 5510HDSunBriteTV 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 tempera-tures. $7,195, www.sunbritetv.com

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APC By SCHNEiDER ELECTRiC APC G50 NET RACK POWER FiLTERThe 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 dis-crete commands. $400, www.apc.com

BELL’O iNTERNATiONAL WAVS-333 A/V CABiNETThis 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 pro-vide 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, pro-jector or television up to 30 feet away. Price TBD, www.cablestogo.com

CLO SySTEMS TM1The world’s thinnest motorized mounting solution, the TM1 holds televisions a mere inch from the wall, making it the per-fect design for ultrathin LCD and LED flat panel televisions. $130, www.closystems.com

COOL COMPONENTS COOL RACKThe 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 SHELFThe Cool Shelf by Cool Components incorpo-rates innovative features such as integrated cooling and built-in wire management in a top-quality, yet affordable product. $125/$165, www.coolcomponents.com

iMPORTADVANTAGE AXiOMAxiom is a sophisticated premium TV lift cabinet so-lution packed with practical features and minimalist lines recalling the leading design influences of mid-20th century furnishings. Its contemporary expres-sion is delivered fully as-sembled. $2,499, www.importadvantage.com

iNNOVOLT HEM-X1000The revolutionary HEM-X1000 accommodates up to 11 devices, providing peace-of-mind that electronic components are protected from more than 99 per-cent of all electrical disturbances detected on the power grid. $999, www.innovolt.com

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OMNiMOuNT OMNiLiTE SERiES OL200FTThe eco-friendly OmniLite Series minimizes component parts wherever possible and uses recycled materials to provide efficient mounting solu-tions 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 OMNiMOuNTPound for pound, The Omnimount is the strongest mount on the market. Combine that with its extremely low profile and incredible ease-of-use, and there’s no denying this is one revo-lutionary product. $40, www.omnimount.com

OMNiMOuNT ELEMENTS 403FPThe all-in-one design of OmniMount’s Elements 403FP reinvents the cate-gory of A/V furniture, provid-ing a customizable twist on traditional steel- and glass-modeled furniture. $330, www.omnimount.com

OMNiMOuNT ViDEOBASiCS VFXWith a mounting profile of only .75 inches, OmniMount’s VideoBasics VFX allows for easy

connectivity of a stan-dard HDMI cable, and still allows proper cooling to protect and prolong the life of the TV. $120, www.omnimount.com

PEERLESS iNDuSTRiES SLiMLiNE uLTRA-THiN uNiVERSAL ARTiCuLATiNG WALL MOuNT SuA750PuThe world’s thinnest articu-lating TV mount, SUA750PU makes the viewing experi-ence extraordinary. Brilliant in simplicity and ease of installation, now you can achieve the ultra-thin ex-perience and watch from any angle. $499, www.peerlessmounts.com

PPC PERFECTLOCKPPC’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 loos-ening 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 KiTPremier 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 KiTPremier 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 ViSiONMOuNT VLMF109 MOTORizED FuLL-MOTiON MOuNTThe 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 ViSiONMOuNT VLT15 SuPER SThe VLT15 allows flat-panel 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 post-installation features. $200, www.sanus.com

SANuS SySTEMS ELM420 iN-WALL RATED HDMi CABLEThe 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 flat-panel TVs. $80, www.sanus.com

SANuS SySTEMS FOuNDATiONS FS46 FLOOR-STANDiNG WALL MOuNTThe 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 FOuNDATiONS JAVA SERiES JFV60 AuDiO/ViDEO CABiNETThe JFV60 is a highly versatile, multipurpose A/V unit that can be placed on the floor as a traditional cabi-net or mounted on the wall for a more con-temporary look. $500, www.sanus.com

SANuS SySTEMS ViSiONMOuNT LL11 SuPER SLiM LOW-PROFiLE WALL MOuNTThe 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-instal-lation adjustment and cable management features. $130, 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 VuTECThe new low-cost Studio Se-ries ArtScreen by Vutec trans-forms an ordinary flat-panel TV into the extraordinary. From $1,099, www.vutec.com

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AuTONOMiC CONTROLS APPLE TV MODuLEAutonomic’s Apple TV mod-ule allows control of multiple Apple TV media servers and AirTunes devices via Ether-net, enabling multizone con-trol and media browsing from any touchpanel in the home. Price varies, www.autonomic-controls.com

CRESTRON ADMSRevolutionizing 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 SERVERStudio 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 SySTEMThe 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-4SThe DMM is an incredibly powerful music server that holds 500GB of music, supports four in-dependent audio streams, and rips CDs at seven times sampling. $6,400, www.vantagecontrols.com

ViEWSONiC CORPORATiON PC MiNi VOT550ViewSonic PC mini VOT550 provides op-timum performance in a space-saving, green design, making it ideal for multimedia enter-tainment and home computing. $949, www.viewsonic.com

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COLORADO VNET TS1 TOuCHSCREEN AMPLiFiERTS1 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

LiNEAR CORPORATiON ENCOREEncore 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, whole-house sound. $1,488, www.linearcorp.com


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CiNEMAR MAiNLOBBy SuiTECinemar’s MainLobby Suite is an affordable yet cus-tomizable 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-200Sleek, compact and powerful, the HC-200 delivers af-fordable full home-automation capabilities for homes by controlling lights, temperature, security and con-nected entertainment. $499, www.control4.com

GP SySTEMS CiNETOuCH V. 7.1 SOFTWARE FOR AMXCineTouch is advanced residential control software for AMX, providing simply extraordinary control with no programming and con-figured 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 TOuCHSCREENThis premier plug-and-play touchscreen features fully customizable graphics and power to control and moni-tor security, temperatures, lighting, A/V, surveillance video and more. $1,018, www.homeauto.com

NiLES AuDiO TS-PRO WALL-MOuNT COLOR TOuCHSCREENThe Niles TS-Pro Wall-Mount Color Touchscreen provides a rich experi-ence that enables users to effortlessly control their multizone audio systems without any training. $780, www.nilesaudio.com

NuVO TECHNOLOGiES RENOViA MuLTi-ROOM AuDiO SySTEMRenovia is a whole home audio system that uti-lizes HomePlug powerline technology to deliver high-quality audio and metadata over the electrical infrastructure already present in the home. $5,000, www.nuvotechnologies.com

ON-Q/LEGRAND uNiTy HOME SySTEMBy combining intercoms, camera and multiroom audio, the Unity Home Sys-tem gives homeowners the innovative technology they want at the price they can afford. $5,000, www.onqlegrand.com

RuSSOuND COLLAGE POWERLiNE MEDiA AND iNTERCOM SySTEMThe Collage Powerline Media and Intercom system distributes music and communication over residential electrical wiring. Collage provides a less ex-pensive, feature-rich system that installs more easily than its competitors. $849, www.russound.com

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HiLLCREST LABS THE LOOP POiNTER The Loop pointer from Hill-crest 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 5870APiHoneywell’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 CONNECTHoneywell’s Total Connect suite of digital communications services lets customers stay connected to their homes and businesses using Web-enabled devices such as laptops, desk-top PCs, PDAs, cell phones and more. Monthly fee, www.honeywell.com/security

KWiKSET SMARTCODE WiTH HOME CONNECT TECHNOLOGyKwikset’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 ac-cess via web-enabled devices or home automation systems. $349, www.kwikset.com/accesscontrol

LuTRON ELECTRONiCS RADiORA 2RadioRA 2 is a wireless lighting control system that provides convenient and intuitive control of lights, shades, audio-visual de-vices and temperature in a single room or through-out a home. From $1,099, www.lutron.com

PHiLiPS PRONTO TSu9300The Pronto TSU9300 is the ultimate WiFi touchscreen solu-tion 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 CONTROLLERWith powerful capabilities and a sexy Euro-pean 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 CONTROLLERSporting a completely sealed, durable design, RTI’s weather-resistant U2 hand-held controller delivers reliable wireless control of A/V systems in harsher envi-ronments like the patio, pool, bathroom or boat. $499, www.rticorp.com

REMOTE TECHNOLOGiES iNC. (RTi) MRP-64 MuLTi-ROOM CONTROL PROCESSORThe MRP-64 acts as an interface between multizone receivers and RTI’s two-way-enabled controllers, allow-ing 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 Gesture-Touch 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 ren-dering of the light, shade or component. $2,700, www.savantav.com

SCHNEiDER ELECTRiC WiSER HOME CONTROLSchneider Electric Wiser Home is an integrated home control solution that interlinks the elec-trical, multimedia and telecom-munications worlds to one user-friendly solution. $1,200, www.mySEhome.com

uNiVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL MX-5000The 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 iCVRVideoIQ’s iCVR com-bines 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

CiNEMAR ENERGy MANAGEMENT SOLuTiONCinemar’s Energy Management Dashboard displays real-time energy usage information within an intui-tive user interface. With this knowledge, homeown-ers can make educated decisions that save money on their electric bills. $426, www.cinemaronline.com

JETLuN iNTELLiGENT MANAGEMENT SOLuTiON FOR ENERGyJIM 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, moni-toring and man-agement. $789, www.jetlun.com

LuTRON ELECTRONiCS MEADOWLARK ECO-MiNDERMeadowLark 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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CiSCO CONSuMER PRODuCTS WET610NThe versatile Dual-Band Wireless-N Ethernet Bridge can make a wired Ethernet-enabled device, such as a camera, printer, set-top box or game con-sole, part of your home’s wireless network. $100, www.linksysbycisco.com

ETHEREAL HOME THEATER iXPAND-3GThe 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

GLOBAL CACHÉ iTACHWiFi 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 in-stantly. $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

LuTRON ELECTRONiCS KiRBÉ VERTiCAL DRAPERy SySTEMThe 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 KiTSBy providing uniform color and in-dustrial 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

SMARTLABS iMETER SOLO KiT - iNSTEON WEB-BASED POWER METER KiTUsing 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 SOLuTiONSome energy management dashboards display estimated savings, but the Energy Man-agement System is the first that calculates, in real time, the exact dollar amount a homeowner is saving on energy. $4,000, www.vantagecontrols.com

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HD COMMuNiCATiONS iNWWAP iN-WALL WiRELESS WiFi ACCESS POiNTSInWwap’s innovative in-wall wireless WiFi access points solve wireless WiFi range problems and install discretely into a wall to re-ceive data and power via Category 5e cable. $299, www.inwwap.com

LG ELECTRONiCS NETWORK ATTACHED STORAGE N2B1LG’s Network Storage device, N2B1, with built-in Blu-ray drive offers consumers to safely store and se-curely share multiple files. $550, www.lge.com

OOMA TELO AND HANDSETGoodbye phone bills. Hello Ooma. Ooma Telo is a de-vice 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

PANASONiC CORDLESS PHONE WiTH CELLuLAR PHONEBOOK TRANSFER

Ideal for home offices, this is the only two-line 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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