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Appliances
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Written by Peter
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Friday, 23 May 2008 21:21 |
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LG Tromm Steamwasher – Model WM2487HRMA vs Bosch Nexxt 500 Series - Model WFMC330SUC
Summary: The LG Tromm is a top of the line, feature rich washer with solid performance and beautiful color choices. You get what you pay for, and this washer isn’t cheap. One-time leveling of washer and leaving door open between washes solves any issues with vibration or mildew. Six months after purchase, we're still very pleased.
It’s just a washing machine.
This is the basis for thought as I embarked upon choosing a washer for our new house. The washer and dryer we left at the previous house were about 3 years old, though we had purchased them new when we moved into that house. It was a Whirlpool pair, top loading extra capacity and a standard electric dryer, again with extra capacity. They worked well, did their job and we didn’t give much thought to leaving them behind.
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Home Automation
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Written by Peter
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Friday, 23 May 2008 21:21 |
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IR543 X10 Infrared Controller Mini Review
UPDATED: The introduction of the IRLinc has changed the interactions of Infrared to Insteon communications a bit, and reduced the importance of the IR543. While the IR543 is still a valid low-cost option, the flexibility and convenience of the IRLinc (no programming X10 codes for your Insteon devices, additional dim levels, direct to dim percentage) are far superior for those looking for an Insteon infrared solution.
Which came first, the infrared remote or the X-10 devices? Well, it doesn’t really matter, because either way you now need them to talk to each other. While there are a few options that you can buy, none are as inexpensive and readily available as the X10 IR-543. The simple receiver takes an infrared command, sent by any device capable of sending the correct sequence (universal remotes, Harmony remotes, laptops, PDA’s, Media Centers and PVR’s, just to name a few) and translates this command into a signal which is sent via the powerline to control an X-10 device.
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Home Automation
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Written by Peter
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Monday, 19 May 2008 17:59 |
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The promise of home automation is enticing. Press a button, watch the curtains close, lights dim and your favorite movie play – What’s not to like? Helping to bring this orchestra of technology to the forefront is the decreasing cost of devices offered by a variety of vendors. You can still spend upwards of $50,000 on an integrated home automation system, but those are advanced systems installed by those with more money than time. If you're like me however, with the opposite situation – then devices such as Insteon, Zigbee and Z-Wave should pique your interest.
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