Seattle — August 1999 — X10.com™ (www.x10.com/pressroom11.htm) has joined forces with Webgrrls International (www.webgrrls.com) to offer its more than 10,000 loyal members in the U.S. and Canada the chance to receive one free FireCracker™ home automation starter kit and pay only the administrative and handling charges ($5.90).

During this inaugural promotion with Webgrrls, X10.com is looking to give-away more than 3,000 FireCracker kits valued at $73.00 each.

The FireCracker is a computer-based kit that allows you to automatically control lights and appliances using a combination of your home’s existing AC wiring and radio frequency (RF) signals. Using your PC or the included wireless remote, anyone can enjoy the benefits of the Wired Home.

"We set up these promotions for Web communities that are technology-savvy and potential advocates for the Wired Home," said Tim Alsberg, director of business development, X10.com. " Webgrrls is the right group to challenge our products and share their experiences with others, ultimately strengthening X10.com’s leadership position."

"We're excited to be partnering with X10.com," said May Leong, director of Webgrrls International. "Webgrrls International is pleased to be able to offer our members, who are savvy users of technology and the Internet, access to great resources and products. The FireCracker promotion puts a forward-thinking product into their hands and their homes."

FireCracker Components

Computer interface - No bigger than a Fig Newton™, the interface plugs into a serial port in the back of your computer. The X10 through-port design allows you to plug another device into the back of the interface. Using the FireCracker software allows you to send commands through this interface to the Wireless Link Module™ and through the household wiring. This interface can control up to 16 sets of lights and appliances.

PalmPad Remote Control - The PalmPad™Remote is one of X10’s most powerful remotes, allowing you to control up to 16 sets of lights and appliances when you are away from your PC.

Wireless Link Module - This module takes the wireless signal from the computer interface and converts it to an X10 signal, sending commands through the household wiring to lamp and appliance modules.

Lamp Module - This module receives signals to turn on or off a lamp based on your commands.

Availability

The FireCracker kit is now available for an administrative and handling fee of $5.90 only at www.x10.com/webgrrls/index.htm or by calling 1-800-675-3044.

About Webgrrls

Webgrrls provides a forum for women in or interested in new media and the Internet to network, exchange job and business leads, form strategic alliances, mentor and teach, intern and learn the skills to help women succeed in an increasingly technical workplace and world.

About X10.com

Based in Seattle, X10.com is a division of privately held X10 Ltd., the world leader in design and manufacture of proprietary home control, entertainment and security technology products for over 20 years. To date, X10 has shipped well over one hundred million units of home control products worldwide. X10 has received numerous consumer and industry awards. X10.com sells and promotes X10 products direct to the consumer through its web site at www.x10.com/pressroom11.htm Recently, Media Metrix has ranked X10 as a top one hundred e-commerce Web site based on traffic and sales.

 

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