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Crestron Launches Compact TMPC-8X Touchpanel (28/11/2006)

Crestron has announced the launch of the new TPMC-8X WiFi touchpanel - a new addition to its range of wireless media centre touchpanels. Available in a new compact design, the TPMC-8X allows users to control all systems, including lighting, heating, security, blinds/curtains and much more all at the touch of a button. Users are also able to surf the internet, stream digital media, email and carry out other PC-based tasks all from this one wireless device.

The TPMC-8X features an embedded Windows XP Operating System that provides secure onboard PC functionality including 802.11 a/b/g wireless capabilities. It also features more than 1.5 GB of memory to provide high-speed performance in an ergonomic, lightweight, portable design. TPMC-8X offers an additional range of features including; a brilliant 8.4'' SVGA screen for displaying 3D graphics and streaming video, built-in Bluetooth(r) technology, biometric scanner, stereo speaker system and microphone.

Robin Van Meeuwen, Managing Director, Crestron UK explained: "It is great to be able to expand our range of touchpanel control solutions. The TPMC 8X, builds on the continued success of the TMPC 10, and provides users with the latest wireless communications and control technology at the touch of a button - all in a stylish and highly portable package."

The TPMX-8X Wifi touchpanels operate on an embedded PC platform that enables Web access via Internet Explorer, streaming media using WindowsMedia(r) Player 10, e-mail, and full PC applications such as MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint(r), and Adobe(r) Acrobat(r) in a secure environment - all while providing intuitive control of AV distribution, lighting, climate control and security. Users can also access data and run applications on other computers from the TPMC-8X via Remote Desktop, while onboard NetMeeting(r) and Skype(tm) applications enable conferencing and voice-over-IP directly from the touchpanel.

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