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💬General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Pat Kelly on October 07, 2009, 07:39:59 PM

Title: New X10 touch sensitive picture frame ?
Post by: Pat Kelly on October 07, 2009, 07:39:59 PM: Hi guys,

Saw this new product with European company Marmitek:
(http://www.elekhomica.nl/images/EP10.gif)

http://www.marmitek.com/en/index_consumer.php?product.php?&product=478
(http://www.marmitek.com/en/index_consumer.php?product.php?&product=478)

It's a pseudo touch screen, so no LCD computer, just a touch sensitive glass with any picture you want, behind it.

Does anyone know whether it is available in the US ?
Anyone with more information on it ?
Title: Re: New X10 touch sensitive picture frame ?
Post by: Dan Lawrence on October 07, 2009, 10:19:28 PM: In short NO!!! Marmatek and X10USA are totally different companies. Maramtek covers Europe and X10USA covers the US and Canada.
Title: Re: New X10 touch sensitive picture frame ?
Post by: HA Dave on October 07, 2009, 10:30:20 PM: So sad... I would so like to have a touchscreen by the door to control lights and arm and disarm the alarm. And another centrally located in the hall.
Title: Re: New X10 touch sensitive picture frame ?
Post by: Pat Kelly on October 08, 2009, 07:53:50 AM: Mmmm to bad B:(

I'd looked at some details, as far as I can see the only problem is that it's not 310MHz.

Maybe they will make a US version if there's enough interest...

Let's wait and see.
There are 2 interested customers already ;)
Title: Re: New X10 touch sensitive picture frame ?
Post by: Jsnlong on October 08, 2009, 08:54:00 AM: I'm not to hopeful that X10 will make one... Cause this has been out for awhile over seas with nonone yet to make it here.

Its a great Idea but I think the price is keeping most away there and would do the same here.. £179.00 = $263.83
Title: Re: New X10 touch sensitive picture frame ?
Post by: HA Dave on October 08, 2009, 09:40:18 AM: X10 makes a fine IR RF remote called the Icon that has a pretty little LCD screen (but with buttons.. not touchscreen). It has a selection of images built-in for both TV stations and X10 (that's where the RF comes in) devices. And they nearly give away that remote at $50.

I can't see why X10 can't take the RF remote idea, dump the IR part, and build it as a 4 1/2 touchscreen.

Who wouldn't want one by their easychair (I love my Icon even though I rarely use a remote because I Voice Command (http://www.davesdomainonline.com/bvc/bvc.htm)), nightstand, or hanging by the thermostat, or entry door.
Title: Re: New X10 touch sensitive picture frame ?
Post by: dave w on October 08, 2009, 12:05:42 PM: Quote from: Dave_x10_L on October 08, 2009, 09:40:18 AM
I can't see why X10 can't take the RF remote idea, dump the IR part, and build it as a 4 1/2 touchscreen.
I second the motion.
Title: Re: New X10 touch sensitive picture frame ?
Post by: Brian H on October 08, 2009, 12:30:18 PM: Wonder if this could be tweaked to do X10?
A LCD touch screen in a wall switch box. ;D
Maybe battery operated details still vague.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVQ6bpPONT0&feature=player_embedded
Title: Re: New X10 touch sensitive picture frame ?
Post by: HA Dave on October 08, 2009, 01:03:49 PM: Quote from: Brian H on October 08, 2009, 12:30:18 PM
Wonder if this could be tweaked to do X10?

If this link is the same thing: http://boutique.domobec.com/ (it also has a youtube video) it can be pre-ordered at $150. But... and it's hard to tell from a promotional video... It looks like it works via the HA PC (BT) just like an itouch or iphone. I've read good things about the iphone/itouch app for HA... and would love to replace my current phone with the iphone. I understand AT&T may not be able to keep it to themselves much longer... the future is a very bright place.
Title: Re: New X10 touch sensitive picture frame ?
Post by: Brian H on October 08, 2009, 01:16:09 PM: Yes same one. There is a whole thread on Coccoontech on the unit. Feedback from the manufacturer also in the thread.