Re: Re: xPL/xAP an alternative to C-Bu$ ?

["David Gumbrell" <david@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Personally, I think the white single gang modules are effectively
indistinguishable from normal wall switches. So I am not entirely sure I
understand the hoo-hah about these. But then I haven't really developed
CBUS
switch lust. Stainless and blue LEDs will be soooo passe in just a few
years
:-)

The Idratek website hints at more options on the body colours for the
single
gang module --- including the possiblity (under investigation) of using
paint techniques to get an exact colour match. Think about that. It'll be
like the Dulux advert. SWBO engagement or what: "Just think love, if
we fit
these modules we can match your wonderful decor ideas you got from Changing
Rooms ...", <gulp>.

I don't think they have a colour solution for the facing material though,
but it's "just" a screen print, so it's down to tooling costs and
minimum
runs.

As for the multi-function panel: Yup, it's ugly. We know it, they know we
know it. It really wouldn't surprise me for new casing to become available
at some point. With any luck, in a retrofittable form for any early
adopters. *cough cough*. And remember: you don't *have* to use it.

David

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ian Lowe" <ian@xxxxxxx>
> >> There is also Idratek, same cost bracket as X10 and designed
> >> for UK back boxes. Does luck fugly though.
> >
> >The NHS specs of the HA World...
>
> Seriously guys, that was long ago and far, far away - the Idratek
stuff
> is now available in some seriously sexy versions - not to Clipsal
> standards, but not NHS chic either!
>
> Ian.