Consumer Electronics Installer Blog

It is interesting to think how close to the Jetsons we have really come. As an installer you deal with the future of home entertainment and home control integration, but at CES 2008 The NextGen Digital Lifestyles Home really showed some of what is possible in home entertainment technology. Life|ware built these in association with Microsoft; featuring products from Intel, HP, Lutron, Russound, DSC, and Leggett & Platt. Below you will find five different videos that take your through this extraordinary house with some interesting characters to keep you entertained.

	Kitchen This 1950s themed view of a modern kitchen features Intelligent Lighting, an HP TouchSmart PC, and even an oven that tells you when the food is done cooking:
	Living Room Here is a 1960s themed view of a NextGen living room, featuring motorized shades, a home surveillance system, and surround sound:
	Game Room This 1970s themed modern game room features the new Xbox 360 Elite as an extender for Life|ware and Window Media Center.
	Home Office Windows Home Server, Zune, and wireless whole-house audio are featured In this 1980s themed home office.
	Master Bedroom This modern master bedroom features a bed that adjusts to your optimum temperature, blinds that close by lying on the bed and much more.

To learn more about the 2008 NextGen Digital Lifestyles Home visit http://www.nextgenhome.com/NextGenHome/2008_CES/index.aspx.