The Mark of Excellence Awards recognizes products and companies in the forefront
of innovation in the home technologies industry. The finalists for 2008 are outlined
below.
(A Mark of Excellence Award does not constitute an endorsement by CEA of
companies or of their products or services.)
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Supplier - Best Control System
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Colorado vNet
Color Touchscreen Amplifier
Superbly elegant and intuitive, this touchscreen interface with built-in amplifier integrates control over multiple Colorado vNet home automation systems including digital distributed audio, climate, security, and lighting and control.
http://www.coloradovnet.com
info@coloradovnet.com
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4homemedia
ControlPoint 1000
The ControlPoint1000 is a whole-home control device, able to control and monitor all home automation systems and entertainment devices in a unified, "4-screen" interface, both locally and remotely.
http://www.4homemedia.com
bkayton@4homemedia.com
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Exceptional Innovation
Life|ware 2.0.3 Software Suite
Life|ware 2.0.3 is a ground-breaking software that allows users to seamlessly merge control of their home with their world of digital entertainment.
http://www.life-ware.com
inquiry@exceptionalinnovation.com
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Supplier - Best Distributed Audio/Video Product
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NetStreams, L.L.C.
DigiLinX Audio, Video & Control system
These components for DigiLinX distribution systems are the first delivering uncompressed HD video over TCP/IP, providing true network solutions for uncompressed a/v distribution. Benefits: exceptional quality, reliability, scalability, web control.
http://www.netstreams.com
info@netstreams.com
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NuVo Technologies, LLC
Essentia E6G
NuVo's Essentia E6G is the industry's first ENERGY STAR-compliant multi-room audio system, providing unprecedented energy efficiency, unique OLED Control Pads and a host of premium features at a value-conscious price.
http://www.nuvotechnologies.com
tluebberst@nuvotechnologies.com
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Niveus Media, Inc.
Niveus Media Extender - EDGE
Niveus Media Extender -EDGE is a hardware device based on Microsoft Extender technology that gives users the ability to enjoy the Niveus Media Center experience throughout the whole home.
http://www.niveusmedia.com
s.goodrich@niveusmedia.com
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Sony Electronics Inc.
Sony Whole Home Entertainment System
The NHS-3040 is the only pre-racked, pre-integrated and pre-wired rack system that provides control and access for up to 13 zones of high definition audio/video entertainment throughout the home.
http://www.sonynewhome.com
danielle.wagster@am.sony.com
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VizionWare
VizionWare VZ-S5100 5x1 HDMI Switcher & Digital Audio Synchronizer
The VZ-S5100 5x1 HDMI Switcher & Digital Audio Synchronizer provides five HDMI inputs - each of which is combined with user-adjustable and programmable lip-sync correction.
http://www.vizionware.com
info@vizionware.com
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Supplier - Best Environmentally Friendly Product, Service, or Corporate Policy
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D-Link Systems, Inc.
D-Link's Corporate Green Policy
D-Link Green is a commitment to saving the world's environment and includes a partnership with the U.S. government's Energy Star program.
http://www.dlink.com
les.goldberg@dlink.com
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NuVo Technologies, LLC
NuVo Technologies
NuVo Technologies has committed to a number of energy-conscious, environmentally-friendly pravpolicies, represented most strongly by its new Essentia E6G multi-room audio system.
http://www.nuvotechnologies.com
tluebberst@nuvotechnologies.com
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Xyber Technologies, LLC.
Xyber MKIII-HTS Home Theater Silent Desktop PC
Designed for truly silent home theater experience, features fan-less, liquid-less, patented passive heat dissipation cooling technology that offers highest performance possible in customizable, dust-free, energy-saving, space-saving high-tech design.
http://www.xybertechnologies.com
mfacusse@xybertechnologies.com
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Supplier - Best Human Interface Product
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ELAN Home Systems
Olé XL Film Interactive Touchpad
Olé XL is a breakthrough in-wall UI that marries the beauty of touchscreen technology, the simplicity/affordability of keypads, and the interaction of an OLED to provide a new way of easily controlling multi-room A/V and whole-house.
http://www.elanhomesystems.com
elan@elanhomesystems.com
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HAI (Home Automation, Inc.)
Snap-Link
Snap-Link can quickly adjust and check lights, temperature, audio and security settings on the go! Plug Snap-Link into any computer and it directly communicates to your HAI home control system.
http://www.homeauto.com
allison.read@homeauto.com
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Crestron Electronics, Inc.
TPS-6L Isys® 5.7" Wall Mount Touchpanel
The TPS-6L is a wall mount touchpanel that features a bright touchscreen and backlit pushbuttons, making it ideal for controlling everything from audio distribution to lighting to complete home automation.
http://www.crestron.com
mbridle@crestron.com
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Supplier - Best Installation Product
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Middle Atlantic Products, Inc.
Component Cooler
Removes heat right at the source. This quiet-cooling fan turns on automatically to pull heat away from satellite/cable boxes, receivers and other heater generating components when they get too hot.
http://www.middleatlantic.com
info@middleatlantic.com
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D-Tools, Inc.
D-Tools System Integrator 5
D-Tools SI 5 simplifies the design, integration, and installation of low voltage systems. SI 5 will help win more jobs, and help complete projects on-time and within budget.
http://www.d-tools.com
timb@d-tools.com
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Crestron Electronics, Inc.
MediaManifold™ High-Definition CATV Distribution System
The MediaManifold MM-DS-12 is a 12-zone bidirectional CATV distribution amplifier featuring individual gain and tilt adjustment on every output for distributing both analog and digital cable TV signals.
http://www.crestron.com
mbridle@crestron.com
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Supplier - Best IP-based Product
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NetStreams, L.L.C.
DigiLinX Audio, Video & Control system
These components for DigiLinX distribution systems are the first delivering uncompressed HD video over TCP/IP, providing true network solutions for uncompressed a/v distribution. Benefits: exceptional quality, reliability, scalability, web control.
http://www.netstreams.com
info@netstreams.com
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LouisClark Ltd.
ECHO VoIP Phone System
ECHO is a unified communications system that provides residential installers with a turnkey VoIP solution for their end clients. Using Cisco IP phones ECHO modules can control a home's environment.
http://www.atomoo.com
bpost@atomoo.com
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Sling Media, Inc.
Slingbox SOLO
Slingbox SOLO gives consumers the ability to watch and control their home entertainment system from anywhere on an Internet-connected PC or Mac, and select mobile phones and PDA's.
http://www.slingmedia.com
jaquet@slingmedia.com
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Supplier - Best Lighting Control Product
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Powerline Control Systems, Inc.
PulseWorx UPB Lighting Controls Generation II
PulseWorx is a powerline based lighting control system. Major improvements to communication algorithms and adjustable receive sensitivity, ensure devices communicate reliably even in extremely noisy and heavily attenuated power environments.
http://www.pcslighting.com
sales@pcslighting.com
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Schneider Electric
Square D® Clipsal® Saturn™ Dynamic Labeling Technology (DLT) Keypads
Square D® Clipsa® Saturn™ DLT Keypads combine a Saturn style glass cover plate, programmable keypad buttons, and easily customizable labels on a backlit LCD screen.
http://www.squaredlightingcontrol.com
lauren.henslee@us.schneider-electric.com
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Colorado vNet
Touchpad with Built-in IR Sensor
This reliable, scalable interface for the Colorado vNet Lighting & Control System offers easy programming and installation, customization to match home decor, and multiple button configurations—all with a single SKU.
http://www.coloradovnet.com
info@coloradovnet.com
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Leviton® Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Vizia RF™ Serial Controller
The Vizia RF Plug-in Serial Interface Module is ideal for residential applications that require RS232 integration between Z-Wave and other popular home control systems.
http://www.leviton.com
GSullivan@leviton.com
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Supplier - Best Media Server
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Kaleidescape, Inc.
Kaleidescape 3 U Server with KEAOS 3.5
The Kaleidescape® 3U Server with the new hot spark disk cartridge features increased reliability and data protiection, improved performance and the most capacity ever offered by an entertainnment server.
http://www.kaleidescape.com
andrea@eastwick.com
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Exceptional Innovation
Life|media LMS 754 Media Server
The Life|media LMS-754, which includes integrated quad CableCARD™ tuners, is a fully-featured, premium Windows Media Center console for whole-home digital entertainment and comprehensive home automation.
http://www.life-ware.com
inquiry@exceptionalinnovation.com
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Supplier - Best Security Product
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Phantom Technologies LLC
iBoss Home Internet Parental Control
iBoss Home Parental Control is an all in one parental control hardware device with built in router, wireless G, with firewall and centrally managed URL database with Real Time updates.
http://www.phantomtechnologies.com
info@iphantom.com
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HAI (Home Automation, Inc.)
LuminaPro with DSC integration
HAI's 2.15 controller firmware adds support for DSC PowerSeries alarm systems for the LuminaPro home control system. With the integration, DSC dealers can add lighting, energy management, audio, and Internet.
http://www.homeauto.com
allison.read@homeauto.com
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Supplier - Best Speaker - Freestanding Speakers
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KEF America, Inc.
KEF MUON Loudspeaker
State-of-the-art, limited production, high end super speaker created by KEF Research in partnership with industrial design visionary, Ross Lovegrove.
http://www.kef.com
sscola@kefamerica.com
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Klipsch Audio Technologies
Klipsch Palladium™ P-39F Floorstanding Loudspeaker
The Klipsch Palladium™ P-39F is the pinnacle of modern-day technology and craftsmanship. It stunningly packages new materials, transducer advances and proprietary designs for a luxurious balance of performance and lifestyle.
http://www.klipsch.com
meredith.rule@klipsch.com
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Thiel Audio Products Co.
THIEL CS3.7 Coherent Source Loudspeaker
The THIEL CS3.7 is a very high performance, three-way loudspeaker incorporating numerous unique driver, crossover, and cabinet design innovations to provide exceptionally realistic sound reproduction in home audio systems.
http://www.thielaudio.com
dfuson@thielaudio.com
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Supplier - Best Speaker - InCeiling/InWall Speakers
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Sunfire Corporation
CRW-3
Sunfire CRW-3: the word's finest in-wall loudspeaker featuring the same award-winning technology and performance found in Sunfire's Cinema Ribbon line and groundbreaking small subwoofers. Perfect complement to Trio and SubRosa.
http://www.sunfire.com
support@sunfire.com
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JBL
JBL® Studio™ Series In-Ceiling Loudspeaker
The JBL LS360C in-ceiling home theater loudspeaker is designed to deliver reference-quality sound in a wide variety of home entertainment, custom-installation and multiroom audio applications.
http://www.jbl.com
mcasa@harman.com
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Supplier - Best Speaker - Speaker Systems
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Mirage
Mirage Prestige 5 System with optional Prestige S8 Subwoofer
The compact Mirage Prestige 5 system, with optional S8 subwoofer, features a sophisticated high-gloss black lacquer finish and utilizes exclusive technologies for an enveloping home theater experience like no other.
http://www.miragespeakers.com
jill.escol@klipsch.com
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Monster Cable Products, Inc.
Monster StreamLine 100 Home Theater Speaker System
Monster's new home theater speaker system offers consumers excellent performance and design flexibility with slim towers, flexible center channel placement and THX®-certified subwoofer, at an appealing price.
http://www.monstercable.com
customerservice@monstercable.com
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Niles Audio Corporation
StageFront Home Theater Solutions
Loudspeaker line designed specifically for home theater applications; includes both in-wall and cabinet models that are voice-matched to deliver consistent, uniform sound quality and timbre, regardless of loudspeaker type
http://www.nilesaudio.com
kwelty@nilesaudio.com
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Supplier - Best Speaker - Subwoofers
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Velodyne Acoustics
MicroVee
The MicroVee is an amazingly small (9" cube), 1000-watt self-powered subwoofer. The MicroVee fits into any decor, yet the output it provides is truly stunning.
http://www.velodyne.com
agargiulo@velodyne.com
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Sunfire Corporation
SubRosa subwoofer
Sunfires has once again rewritten the book on bass. SubRosa in room and in-wall models exemplify the company's no-nonsense approach to extreme bass performance with lifestyle solutions.
http://www.sunfire.com
support@sunfire.com
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Supplier - Best Structured Wiring Product
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Suttle
Enclosure Dual Door Solution
42" enclosure with two door cover, 14" over 28", with the option of locking for security. A metal partition with cable access holes divides the top and bottom.
http://www.suttleonline.com
suttlesales@commsysinc.com
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Suttle
Multi-Provider Modules
Facilitates centralized distribution of phone services in each unit of an MDU supporting a basic offering from one telephone service provider, or a comprehensive offering of multiple lines and providers.
http://www.suttleonline.com
suttlesales@commsysinc.com
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Channel Master
Self-Locking "F" Connector
Channel Master by PCT's torque retaining "F" connector design is the industry solution to the inherent loose connector problem.
http://www.channelmasterintl.com
jbingochea@pctintl.com
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Tripp Lite
Tripp Lite AV550SC Backup Power Block
The AV550SC is the only UPS system on the market designed to provide protection for structured cabling installations with reliable battery backup, surge protection and EMI/RFI line noise filtering.
http://www.tripplite.com
Gloria_Wong@tripplite.com
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Supplier - Best Video Component
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Anchor Bay Technologies, Inc.
DVDO® iScan™ VP50PRO
The DVDO iScan VP50PRO video processor greatly improves the quality of compressed and low resolution content coming from digital media devices when viewed on high-resolution displays.
http://www.anchorbaytech.com
Qluu@anchorbaytech.com
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LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics Super Blu™ Player
Addressing challenges of the current high-definition disc format war, LG's Super Blu Player offers a single solution with Blu-ray and HD DVD playback and advanced BD-Java and HD DVD interactivity.
http://us.lge.com
customerservice@lge.com
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Supplier - Best Video Display
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Runco
Runco Climate Portfolio
Runco introduces its new Climate Portfolio and weather-proof WP-42HD LCD display; delivering a no-compromise, high-performance solution to the outdoor home video display category.
http://www.runco.com
kshort@castercomm.com
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Stewart Filmscreen Corporation
STARGLAS
StarGlas is the world's first precision rear projection screen, that also doubles as certified safety glass and can be used in a wide variety of residential applications, both indoors and outdoors. The use of this unique and highly versatile material is only limited by your imagination.
http://www.stewartfilmscreen.com
comments@stewartfilm.com
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Supplier - Best Wireless Product
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D-Link Systems, Inc.
D-Link Xtreme N Gaming Router (DGL-4500)
The D-Link Xtreme N Gaming Router (DGL-4500) is the first wireless gaming router based on the wireless Draft 802.11n technology. It surpasses the high-performance demands of today's online video games.
http://www.dlink.com
les.goldberg@dlink.com
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HD Communications Corp.
In Wall Wireless 802.11 WiFi Access Point
Innovative wireless custom install product that allows the installer to put 802.11 Wi Fi where it is needed using a simple Cat 5 cable and a Power over ethernet injector.
http://www.wirelessnetworkproducts.com
dond@hdcom.com
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KEF America, Inc.
KEF Universal Wireless System
KEF's Universal Wireless System is a simple plug-and-play wireless speaker kit, complete with a transmitter and two receivers, which convert virtually any standard speaker system into a wireless configuration.
http://www.kef.com
sscola@kefamerica.com
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AMX
Mio Modero R-4 Remote
The MIO R-4 uses ZigBee to communicate with AMX Control Systems. It combines the flexibility of a touch panel with the convenience of a handheld remote.
http://www.amx.com
service@amx.com
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Xantech Corporation
RF2IR Base Station for XTR39 Color LCD remote control
The RF2IR base station makes it simple to set up a reliable and sophisticated multi-room control system that is easily controlled by the intuitive LCD touchscreen control XTR39 remote.
http://www.xantech.com
tle@xantech.com
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