ThinkEssentials pre-order (from Best of CES 2006)

[ChrisWalker]

We didn't issue a press release on this, but for those of you looking to get the new Intermatic Z-Wave USB or the software features in the CNET Best of CES 2006 emerging technology video, you can pre-order ThinkEssentials at tech-home.com. The software will be shipping shortly in March.

[You may have also seen this on CNN, MSNBC, PBS, CNET.com, etc.]

ThinkEssentials: ($49.99 -- free USB stick and timer plug-in for a limited time)
http://tech-home.com/thinkessentials-start...tion-p-879.html

ThinkEssentials Starter Kit: ($149.99 -- also contains remote and 2 lamp modules)
http://tech-home.com/thinkessentials-starter-p-880.html

Chris

[ CNET Video: http://www.cnet.com/Zen_Sys_Z_Wave/4660-11...57.html?tag=vid ]

 

[Squintz]

The demo video was short but the controlling of the house in florida using ThinkEssentials in Las Vegas was very cool. I noticed that the blinds were fairly large. Do you know how difficult it is t cut these blinds to the right dimensions?

 

[ChrisWalker]

Squintz:

The blinds come in all shapes and sizes. It's the motor control that is Z-Wave enabled, and you can get them pretty much any way you'd like

Chris

 

[tech-home]

When are the blinds supposed to be out?

 

[ChrisWalker]

Pretty much all of the products that have been shown off are coming out this quarter or next, including the window coverings.

Chris

 

[Rupp]

The last few words in the video said something like "Most of these devices cost about $35..." I want some of those devices. Can you get any devices for $35?

Yes! When are the blinds coming out?

 

[ChrisWalker]

Rupp,

Check out http://tech-home.com. They should be carrying the whole line of Intermatic products soon, and from what I understand the plug-in modules will be around $35-$40, the light switch dimmers $40, and the remotes and USB controller $40-$50.

I will get you all more info on the window coverings as I hear more

Chris