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by James Carrier |
Anything electronic
that plugs into an outlet can be controlled from X10.com's new
Slimline Switch, and the surprise is that this multiple-station
switch requires no new wiring. An adhesive backing allows you to
stick the controller wherever you want. Now you can lie in bed and
turn on the coffeepot in the kitchen.
The Slimline Switch
uses radio signals to send commands remotely; it can control up to
three lights or appliances. Each appliance has its own plug-in
module. The signal emitted from the wall switch (or separate
hand-held controller) is sent to a plug-in transceiver that in
turn sends a signal to the designated appliance through its
module.
X10.com has packaged
the Slimline Switch with its Firecracker home control starter kit,
which includes the hand-held controller (capable of handling up to
16 stations), a wireless transceiver/module, a lamp module, and
software to send commands from a personal computer, for $19.99.
Additional modules cost about $10 each, (800) 675-3044 or
www.x10.com/slimlinestarter. --P.O.W.
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