Meet the only thermostat that improves with time.

No more programming, no more constantly changing the temperature. The Nest Learning Thermostat programs itself in a week to keep you comfortable and save energy.

It’s “Cool”…. Pun intended

Find out more about this great new product on their website: www. nest.com, or contact an EDG representative to find out how to incorporate this product into your next project at (732) 650-9800

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August 30, 2011 | by Steven Castle

What should you do to be sure you have electricity in the event of a prolonged power outage? Millions along the eastern seaboard of the United States are asking that question in the wake of Hurricane Irene, which last weekend knocked out power in spots from North Carolina to Maine. Some areas may be without electricity for the week.

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Smart TVs (also called connected TVs) are able to access a wide variety of content and services from the Internet. A smart TV can easily increase the amount of media you use without greatly increasing your costs. Like smart phones, many of the apps for smart TVs are free or they require subscription fees you may already be paying (such as Netflix). All the major TV manufacturers now offer smart TVs and not only on their premium models.

Here we highlight 9 reasons your next TV should be a smart TV.

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The complex job of bringing music and control to every room of your house is now being made much simpler, thanks to IP-based distribution systems.

This relatively recent method is revolutionizing home entertainment systems, and can send audio and even video throughout your house with a minimum of fuss, wiring and labor.  If you’re considering a distributed audio system for your home, you’ll want to check into this exciting new technology.

IP stands for Internet Protocols, but that doesn’t mean your home music system is now on the Internet (though it can communicate with it easily).  Simply put, Internet Protocols are a way of looking at data and the devices that send and receive it.  A specific identifying number — called an address — is assigned to each device on the network, which in this case the same home network that carries your broadband, Wi-Fi and other common computing technologies.  When data — digital or analog audio — is sent through the network to these devices, it’s broken down into byte-sized (ouch) “packets” of digital information, which are lighter, more manageable and more versatile than full analog audio or video signals.

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It’s no secret that the iPad has been a tremendous success for Apple. However, just as Android-based phones have taken a serious bite out of Apple’s smart phone market share, Android-based tablets are lining up to take a swing at Apple’s formidable iPad. If you’ve been on the fence as to which team is right for you, and home control is important to you, you’ve come to the right place. After discussing some of the differences between Apple’s iPad and its Android-based opposition, we’ll highlight some of the key players in the home automation arena and look at what each one is doing to take advantage of these exciting new platforms.

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The name Karim Rashid is synonymous with cutting-edge contemporary design. One of the most prolific designers of his generation, he has more than 3,000 designs in production and more than 300 design awards to his name. His global work appears in 20 permanent collections, and countless restaurants and exhibitions.

What trends are you seeing in the A/V furniture market?

We [continue to] see a breaking away from traditional materials and forms. Cabinets are becoming more shallow due to smaller-sized components. I think the audiovisual furniture market will become more sophisticated and less masculine with lightness of form and finishes.

What are the must-have features for the perfect A/V cabinet?

The obvious answer is functionality, but the piece must be designed without losing a sense of high style. Cable management is critical, but as we move into a wireless world this will become less of an issue. But honestly, a beautifully designed piece of furniture is most important to me.

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