The Mark of Excellence Awards recognizes products and companies in the forefront
of innovation in the home technologies industry. The finalists for 2010 are outlined
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Audio Product of the Year
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Anthem
Anthem Statement D2v with Anthem Room Correction (ARC)
The Anthem Statement D2v is a multi-channel preamplifier, audio/video processor and tuner offering unmatched connectivity options and support for all of the latest HD formats.
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ELAN Home Systems
D12 - 12 Channel Amplifier
ELAN's D12 is the first in a new class of green, powerful, self-correcting amplifiers, with cool power at an 85%-90% efficiency rating with 115watts at 4ohms into 12 channels
http://elanhomesystem.com/productdetail.asp?id=158
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SRS Labs
MyVolume Adaptor
A revolutionary standalone volume leveling solution powered by SRS TruVolume™, which successfully eliminates the annoying TV volume spikes that occur between programs and commercials as well as while channel surfing.
http://www.srslabs.com
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Xantech, Inc.
XIS100
The XIS100 iPod Docking Station is the industry's first such product designed for the high-resolution television revolution, featuring component video output and a full menu for on-screen browsing.
http://www.xantech.com
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Control System Product of the Year
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Control4
Control4 Home Controller HC-200
The Control4® Home Controller HC-200 is the first sub-$500 home controller and provides complete control in compact installations or as secondary controller in large installations.
http://www.control4.com
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Crestron Electronics, Inc.
PMC2 Prodigy Media Controller
Prodigy PMC2 brings down barriers, offering affordable, Crestron-engineered whole house control. PMC2 provides a simplified solution for controlling home theater, lighting, distributed audio, thermostats, security systems, and more.
http://www.crestron.com
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Philips Accessories
Pronto TSU9300
The TSU9300 is an advanced touch screen home control panel with a 2.8" QVGA color LCD that is totally tuned towards the modern customer's needs.
http://www.pronto.philips.com/
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Mi Casa Verde, Inc.
Vera
Vera is a powerful multi-purpose controller with an intuitive interface for managing home security, energy consumption and many household electronics from the convenience of a smartphone or computer.
http://www.micasaverde.com
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Green Product of the Year
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APC by Schneider Electric
APC Power-Saving Surge Protector w/ LCD Timer
APC Power-Saving Surge Protector with LCD Timer® is a money and energy saving programmable surge protector with up to 5 pre-sets to turn on/off at any selected time.
http://www.apc.com
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Green Service or Corporate Policy of the Year
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OmniMount
OmniMount Corporate Policy
OmniMount is dedicated to conserving nature's resources and reducing overall waste, not only in their manufacturing, but in the overall company mission as well.
http://www.omnimount.com
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Human Interface Product of the Year
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Meridian America
Meridian Sooloos Digital Media System
The Meridian Sooloos System combines a groundbreaking user interface with a range of dedicated components for storage and distribution of digital media, offering modern convenience and an unrivaled customer experience.
http://www.meridian-audio.com
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Universal Remote Control, Inc.
MX-5000
The MX-5000 is a wand-style two-way color touch screen remote control that is the first remote to feature haptic technology, which confirms each touch screen button-push with a tactile vibration.
http://www.universalremote.com
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Home Automation, Inc.
OmniTouch 5.7e Touchscreen
The OmniTouch 5.7e Touchscreen is a colorful fully customizable Touchscreen interface for HAI home control systems. It facilitates control of security, HVAC, lighting, audio/video, and more via easy-to-recognize icons.
http://www.homeauto.com
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Remote Technologies, Inc.
U2 Weather-Resistant Controller
Designed for controlling A/V systems wherever you are -- deck, pool, boat, or backyard -- RTI's U2 is a weather-resistant, customizable, wireless remote with an easy-to-read LCD display.
http://www.rticorp.com
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Installation Product of the Year
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Home Automation, Inc.
Automation Studio
HAI Automation Studio is a comprehensive software tool primarily used to design custom OmniTouch Portable and OmniTouch 5.7e Touchscreen interfaces. It also sets up IP cameras and home theater equipment.
http://www.homeauto.com
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Xantech, Inc.
Digital Delivery System
A simple, elegant high-performance multi-room audio solution incorporating digital amplification, an all-digital signal path, and multi-source keypads. Uses Category-5 wiring for cost-effective, easy installation. Single and multi-source versions availabl
http://www.xantech.com
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Crestron Electronics, Inc.
DM Tools
Diagnostic and commissioning application for digital AV systems. Graphically displays system device data and signal paths, and efficiently resolves EDID resolution, data rate and HDCP authentication issues to optimized performance.
http://www.crestron.com
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Remote Technologies, Inc.
Integration Designer® Software v. 7.1
Integration Designer® is a powerful, easy-to-use, Windows®-based software package that allows the entire RTI control system family to be programmed from any PC.
http://www.rticorp.com
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Niles Audio Corporation
MS220 High-Fidelity Wideband IR Sensor
Niles' MS220 High-Fidelity Wideband IR Sensors utilize high fidelity wideband amplification to ensure compatibility with virtually all current and emerging IR code formats, including the new Philips RCMM code structure.
http://www.nilesaudio.com
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Media Server of the Year
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Crestron Electronics, Inc.
ADMS Intermedia Delivery System™
Crestron's ADMS Intermedia Delivery System revolutionizes and greatly simplifies the way home entertainment is acquired and managed, by removing the boundaries between movies, music, TV and the Internet.
http://www.crestron.com
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LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics Network Attached Storage
LG Electronics' N2B1DD2 Network Attached Storage (NAS) device with a built in Blu-ray Re-writer is a sleek looking data management solution perfect for any home or small business.
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Universal Remote Control, Inc.
PSX-2 Personal Server
Universal Remote Control's PSX-2 Personal Server instantly turns any iPod into a full-fledged media server. It greatly enhances the functionality and usability of the iPod, eliminating tedious menu structures.
http://www.universalremote.com
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Multi-Room Audio Video Product of the Year
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Remote Technologies, Inc.
MRP-64 Multi-Room Control Processor
The MRP-64 acts as an interface between multi-zone receivers and RTI's two-way-enabled controllers, allowing access to all A/V sources from anywhere in the home with the touch of a button.
http://www.rticorp.com
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Crestron Electronics, Inc.
PAMP-4X100 Processor Amplifier
Affordable audio distribution without sacrificing quality, PAMP-4X100 - engineered by Crestron - provides four zones of stereo audio to multiple rooms, with full control from Prodigy touchpanels, handhelds or Apple
http://www.crestron.com
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Security Product of the Year
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Benolli smart systems
Door Station touch
Door Entry Station with 6"color touch screen. <br>The door station touch offers duplex voice & video communication over IP, enabled door communication and keyless access functionality via keypad.
http://www.benolli.com
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Black & Decker Hardware and Home Improvement
Kwikset SmartCode with Home Connect
SmartCode™ with Home Connect™ is Interoperable with home automation/security systems, provides lock status text/email alerts, and allows users to monitor and control doors locks via cell phone or computer.
http://www.bdhhi.com/accesscontrol
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SVAT Electronics
SN500-4CH-002
This is a feature-rich 4 channel H.264 Digital Video Recorder Security System with iPhone and BlackBerry Access and Four Indoor/Outdoor High Resolution CCD Night Vision Surveillance Cameras
http://www.defender-usa.com/
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Software Application of the Year
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Homemanageables
HM Control
HM Control allows you to take advantage of the iPhone to control lights, appliances, windowshades, thermostats and more. These can be controlled when in the home or out of home.
http://www.homemanageables.com
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eLifespaces
Home Theater Assistant: Designer Lite
An iPhone utility app that allows the user to determine room resonance modes and optimal positions for seating, speaker placement, and screen size in their home theater or media room.
http://www.elifespaces.com
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Crestron Electronics, Inc.
WorldSearch
Finding/playing a movie, song, Internet TV show or online video is revolutionized with WorldSearch™. Using your keyword, WorldSearch™ quickly combs your entire media library and popular online media content providers.
http://www.crestron.com
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Speaker System of the Year
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Paradigm Electronics
Paradigm Special Edition Series
Combining elements from the affordable audiophile-quality Paradigm line and higher-end Paradigm Reference line, the SE series speakers brings a new generation of affordable elegance to the company's offerings.
http://www.paradigm.com
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Structured Wiring Product of the Year
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Home Automation, Inc.
Cellular Communication Center (C3)
The HAI C3 (Cellular Communications Center) is a wireless cellular communicator that allows phone calls to be made over the GSM cellular network using the existing telephones in your home.
http://www.homeauto.com
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Crestron Electronics, Inc.
DM Cable
DigitalMedia cable provides a high-performance, single-cable wiring solution for implementing Crestron DigitalMedia® systems, enabling cable lengths up to 450 feet using copper, or 1000 feet using the fiber version.
http://www.crestron.com
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Motorola
Motorola SBG6580 SURFboard Wireless Cable Modem Gateway
Motorola's SBG6580 helps deliver innovative, ultra-broadband data services and advanced high-bandwidth home networking to your premium customers.
http://www.motorola.com
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Video Component of the Year
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Crestron Electronics, Inc.
ADMS Intermedia Delivery System™
Crestron's ADMS Intermedia Delivery System revolutionizes and greatly simplifies the way home entertainment is acquired and managed, by removing the boundaries between movies, music, TV and the Internet.
http://www.crestron.com
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LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics Full HD 1080p Full LED Backlighting 240Hz LCD TV
LG Electronics' SL90 LED LCD HDTV series uses a single, edge-to-edge panel of glass to create a unique, seamless design that will turn heads whether on or off.
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LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics Network Blu-ray Disc Player
LG's BD390 Network Blu-ray Player delivers exceptional video and audio capabilities in combination with WiFi connectivity which allows for easy access to online content from Netflix, Vudu, YouTube and CinemaNow.
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LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics Network Blu-ray Home Theater System
LG's LHB977 Network Blu-ray Home Theater System offers superior audio performance with two tower speakers and satellite speakers and instant access to entertainment content from Netflix, YouTube(TM), CinemaNow and Pandora®.
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Runco
Runco QuantumColor™ Q-750d
Runco's QuantumColor™ Q-750d projector pairs energy-saving LED technology with proprietary engineering, creating unsurpassed performance and unrivaled customization. The Q-750d offers the most astounding arsenal of colors available in front projecti
http://www.runco.com
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Video Product of the Year
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Crestron Electronics, Inc.
DM-MD8X8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher
The DM-MD8x8 switches and distributes all analog and uncompressed HD digital signals, long distance via CAT5e/6 or fiber. DM-MD8x8 intelligently manages all embedded protected data, including HDCP, EDID and CEC.
http://www.crestron.com
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Optoma Technology, Inc.
HD8600 Home Theater Projector
Optoma's barrier-breaking HD8600 home theater projector combines best-in-class image processing technologies with features, such as image shift and interchangeable lenses, never before found on projectors costing less than $10,000.
http://www.optomausa.com
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Meridian America
Meridian 810 Video Reference System
Meridian's 810 Reference Video System consists of two parts: a 10 megapixel projector and a scaler that upscales all sources to this stunning resolution for a smooth, flicker-free, cinematic experience.
http://www.meridian-audio.com
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Sencore, Inc.
RadianceXE™ Video Processor
The RadianceXE acts as a video switch, processes the selected video source and then outputs video in the appropriate format and resolution, supporting multiple formats.
http://www.sencore.com
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Sanus Systems
Sanus Elements ELM410 10-Foot Pivoting HDMI Cable
The ELM410 Pivoting HDMI Cable features 1.3b technology for high-speed 1080p signal transmission for optimum quality HD picture and sound. It features an innovative 180-degree pivoting connector for hard-to-reach ports.
http://www.sanus.com
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Wireless Product of the Year
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LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics Network Blu-ray Disc Player
LG's BD390 Network Blu-ray Player delivers exceptional video and audio capabilities in combination with Wi-Fi connectivity for an endless array of high quality content from Netflix, VUDU, YouTube(TM) and CinemaNow.
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Wilson Electronics
MobilePro Wireless Cellular Amplifier
The MobilePro provides cell phone or data card users boosted signal to and from the cell tower, allowing them to hear AND be heard from their home, office or vehicle.
http://www.wilsonelectronics.com
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Crestron Electronics, Inc.
TPMC-3X Isys i/O® 2.8" Handheld WiFi Touchpanel
The ultimate handheld remote, featuring a brilliant 2.8" video touchscreen, enhanced Wi-Fi performance, incredible battery life, and Instant-Waking™. TPMC-3X roams the house, ensuring high-speed 2-way wireless control and streaming media.
http://www.crestron.com
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Plantronics
Voyager Pro UC
Voyager PRO UC Bluetooth headset utilizes state of the art noise-cancelling technology to seamlessly connect your mobile phone and unified communication applications/soft phones like Google Talk and Skype.
http://www.plantronics.com
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