RTI's T2-C, RK-3 and T4 Honored as 2006 RESI Awards Finalists

Residential Systems Magazine recognizes RTI for offering the industry's most innovative home control solutions

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN –August 11, 2006 –Remote Technologies Inc. (RTI), innovator in home entertainment control technology, announced today that their newest controller, the T2-C Universal Controller and their state of the art T4 Universal Controller have been selected as finalists in the 2006 RESI Awards in the Touchscreen or Handheld Remote Control System category, and the RK3 was named as a finalist in the Wall Keypad Controllers category. The RESI awards are presented by Residential Systems magazine and honor the most innovative products in the residential custom installation industry.

“We are honored that the experts at Residential Systems haverecognized the T2-C, RK3 and T4 as finalists for the RESI awards," said Pete Baker, director of sales and marketing at RTI. “Our customizable control products are designed for versatility, performance and style and to provide maximum ease of integration and operation for both installers and users. It’s extremely gratifying to have our efforts acknowledged in this way”

The T2-C is a compact full-color LCD touchscreen controller which also incorporates an optimal assortment of fully programmable hard buttons. Its thin, light, ergonomic design makes it easy to operate one-handed – even for users with smaller hands The T2-C features with a large 2.8-inch full-color TFT LCD display, with full VGA resolution for displaying crisp and clear text, graphics and animation. MSRP is $799 and it will be introduced at CEDIA, Booth # 314.

The T4 features a touch-sensitive, 6.4” full VGA, active color TFT LCD with a graphics-based user interface (GUI) that makes operating it simple and intuitive. Its open architecture platform allows full integration and control over even the most advanced audio/video components as well as readily allowing for future changes or additions to the system. The full VGA resolution displays motion JPEG video with great detail, as well as custom buttons, graphics, and animations. The T4 also features a built-in web browser and WiFi, allowing access to the Internet and control of all IP addressable devices. The T4’s 400MHz, 32-bit processor is powerful enough to simultaneously execute all commands smoothly and instantly, including complex macros. The T4 is available exclusively through custom installers and carries an MSRP of $2,499.00.

The RK3 In-Wall Universal Controller features a 3.5” color LCD touchpanel that is small enough to subtly integrate with any room’s décor, yet is detailed enough to crisply and clearly display text, graphics, and animations. In addition to its bright, high-contrast color touchscreen, the RK3 features nine hard buttons, which can be programmed for any command, or assigned macro command strings. A 200MHz, 32-bit Xscale processor ensures each command is delivered instantly, even when the controller is performing several operations at once. The controller is available exclusively through custom installers, with an MSRP of $999.00.

All three controllers are programmable via RTI’s benchmark TheaterTouch Designer™ software. This Window’s based application brings drag-and-drop simplicity to programming, allowing for ultra-fast set-up, customization and upgrades.

Talking Points

• RTI’s T2-C, T4, and RK3 Universal Controllers named 2006 RESI Award finalists.
• RESI awards are given out by Residential Systems magazine and honor the most innovative products in the custom installation industry.
• The T2-C is the newest addition to the RTI line of controllers and is being introduced at CEDIA.
• The T2-C is a slim, hand-held controller featuring a 2.8” TFT LCD color touch screen coupled with the complement of hard buttons.
• The T4 is RTI’s flagship controller featuring a 6.4” full VGA resolution color LCD touchscreen, built-in WiFi and web browser.
• RK3 features a 3.5” color LCD touchpanel and provides complete self-contained control over audio/video components, lighting or any other electronic system in the home.
• All RTI controllers are programmed via TheaterTouch Designer™ the industry’s benchmark programming system.

About RTI

Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) is a technology-driven company headquartered in Chanhassen, Minnesota that specializes in developing and marketing innovative home theater control products. Founded in 1992 with a focus on the custom home installation market, RTI has become the leader in creating wireless control solutions that solve the foremost challenges facing electronic systems installers.

RTI's guiding passion is centered about making any size home theater or other electronic system simple and pleasant to use. The company's design philosophy emphasizes an intuitive and enjoyable experience of its award-winning products, from its universal system controllers, to signal storage and processing devices, and PC programming software.

 

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Veronica Esbona
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Company Contact:

Pete Baker
Remote Technologies Inc.
Tel: 952-253-3100
Email: peteb@rticorp.com