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[Pat Kelly]

Hi guys,

Saw this new product with European company Marmitek:


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 ?

[Dan Lawrence]

In short NO!!!  Marmatek and X10USA are totally different companies. Maramtek covers Europe and X10USA covers the US and Canada.

[HA Dave]

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.

[Pat Kelly]

Mmmm to bad 

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 

[Jsnlong]

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

[HA Dave]

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), nightstand, or hanging by the thermostat, or entry door.

[dave w]

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.

[Brian H]

Wonder if this could be tweaked to do X10?
A LCD touch screen in a wall switch box. 
Maybe battery operated details still vague.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVQ6bpPONT0&feature=player_embedded

[HA Dave]

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.

[Brian H]

Yes same one. There is a whole thread on Coccoontech on the unit. Feedback from the manufacturer also in the thread.