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With the advent of personal devices like PDAs and ipods, people are becoming very used to the idea of accessing the things they need no matter where they are. Inside the home, however, the situation is usually more static. The home computer sits in one room, the home theater in another room, with various electronic devices are sprinkled throughout the home. In the NextGen “Urban Living” Home, we'll show you how every aspect of a home, from lighting, to temperature control, to security, to the Internet, can be accessed from anywhere in the home.
And while there's a lot of technology designed to create that "wow" factor, here at the “Urban Living” Home you don't get the "wow" price tag to go with it. Plus, all the items you'll see are both affordable, and easy to install in either new or existing homes.
Having all of your digital media and home control available in one place in or out of the home is the new digital lifestyle. Making this a reality is a Windows Vista-based Home Media Server by Aspen Media Products that allows a homeowner to store and view all of their digital media; photos, home videos, music, TV programs, and movies in one location. The server includes a Blu-ray player, all-in one memory card reader, 12 Terabytes of RAID 5 storage, and an integrated HDGiants™ media server store that allows them to purchase and download the highest definition music and movies anytime they want. Cortexa Systems integrates into the interface to provide seamless control of lighting, HVAC, security cameras, and more!
On the entertainment side, this system includes control over The AQUOS® Series LCD TVs by Sharp Electronics, and LCR In-Wall and attachable speakers by Artison that enable all of the listeners in the room to hear the same accurate sound at the same levels so the entire audience can enjoy the film.
The Cortexa System also connects to the home's motorized blinds, featuring signature Murano fabric by Budget Blinds, and powered by the Somfy New Tilt WireFree™ RTS motor, or Budget Blinds' and Signature Series woven wood blinds, powered by Somfy Sonesse™ 30 motors. The entire system is easy to install, completely battery operated, and runs with silent precision.
Add to that control over Carrier's HVAC system and Schlage's locks and you have a completely digitally integrated home.
In the kitchen you'll find a piece of technology that is especially hands-on, the HP TouchSmart PC, a home computer that is operated by touching the screen. Accessing photos, movies, and any other digital media has never been easier, providing a great way to put everything a homeowner wants right at their fingertips.
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