tumult Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 last year was the new remote, ip cameras, and I don't recall what else. This year, I wonder what C4 will announce/introduce?tum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tumult Posted December 13, 2007 Author Share Posted December 13, 2007 ok. I'll go first. how about that 7'' touchscreen we've been talking about:)http://www.cesweb.org/attendees/awards/innovations/rd_2008honorees.asp?category=896073scroll down a little and there's even a pic.nice:))))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneoneill Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 ok. I'll go first. how about that 7'' touchscreen we've been talking about:)http://www.cesweb.org/attendees/awards/innovations/rd_2008honorees.asp?category=896073scroll down a little and there's even a pic.nice:)))))fully integrated rhapsody; some video streaming (yea!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henniae Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 If anyone has read the latest installation instructions for the V3 Amp rack ears there is the mention of an HC-500 and an Amp controller. I wonder if the HC-500 is a replacement for the Media Controller and the "Amp Controller" some sort of controller with an amp built in 4 channel amp (sort of a Sonos killer). C4 doesn't preannounce products so it could just be a misprint that the NEW instructions for the V3 Amp rack ears mention products that have not been officially released. Just speculation on my part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSI Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 I love my Control 4, but the Sonos software interface for controlling music, zones, and volume is amazing. Control4 should use it as a bench mark. Managing the music queue and zone control with the C4 touch screen is cumbersome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynechi Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 That 7" touch screen photo is cool! I want one.I do find it interesting that they continue to include a mic/speaker in their new designs when everyone you ask says they have no intention of making it functional. You would think if the intercom functionality was truly off the list they would stop adding it onto their new products to save $$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipperman19 Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 I googled the HC-500 a few nights ago and came upon this file. The PDF was gone, but google has it cached. Basically it seems like the HC-500 is a beefed up Media Controller, and they are also coming out with a ASC-500 which is a HC-500 with a four channel amp. Check out the link.. http://209.85.207.104/search?q=cache:AHspEPsfs3sJ:dtaylor.net/backs/BAKUP/Phoenix%2520Docs/Vendor%2520info%2520pricing%2520etc/Control%25204/Dealer%2520Council%25202007.ppt+Control4+HC-500&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us It's a little confusing becuase it lost all it's formatting, but just "control-f" HC-500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Tex Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Damn nice find people! Well done. Love the 7"... I hope it has internet connectivity.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c44me Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 The is the best looking 7" I've seen. ditto on the hopes for internet browsing/IM etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlevine Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 I love this thread I can't say much but I can say the new stuff is going to be great...The 7" will not be out unfortunately for 3 to 6 months, it is going to be a killer piece. The HC-500 as well is going to be a great piece, I'm not sure how much I'm allowed to say but you guys are on the right track research wise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slemay Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Now now Dan... Shhhhh.... For the rest of ya - I think VERY soon now people are going to start hearing more and more about an HC-500... so keep your eyes pinned to your screens! Worst case - CES - best case... sooner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collomd Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 So can anyone tell me about this floorplan/map that's on Composer here? What version of Composer is this?http://www.cesweb.org/shared_files/innovations/innovations_2004/3463/mainphoto3463.jpgLooks cool, does it show up on the Navigator interface? Anyone?Dave C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneoneill Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I love my Control 4, but the Sonos software interface for controlling music, zones, and volume is amazing. Control4 should use it as a bench mark. Managing the music queue and zone control with the C4 touch screen is cumbersome.Totally agree. It's clumsy at best right now. I'd like to see some upgrades in the programming flexibility too; i.e., i should be able to RENAME my custom variables and custom screens without having to delete and create new ones. The scheduling and variables should also be sortable, by time, name, whatever. Right now, they simply appear in the order they were created. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
str1der Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I wish they would just ave an amp in the HC-300 to support the two sets of audio outs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanE Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I think the map version seen above was 'demoware', the current (and future) versions of Composer I've seen don't have a map interface to the house.RyanE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MummyMtn Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 This is wierd but the CES link from above no longer has the Control4 info regarding the 7" touch screen.I saw it previously so why isn't it there now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlevine Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 7" is not being released yet unfortunately... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
query Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 HC-500 data? Seems like the press releases should be coming out for CES, since it is imminent....Meanwhile, to those in the know, is a backlit remote ever going to be released? If not, who is using backlit third party remotes to deal with the difficulties of using C4 remotes in the dark, and is one better than another with C4 systems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkrock Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 the pronto 7500 works good. you can get it looking very control4-ish too... takes some time getting all the IR configured on the HTC or MC though...i like the mx850 though... lights up and still fits in one hand. also you can use both RF and not have to point at an IR repeater bug. Just put the emitter on the HTC/MCsilly how lots of people justify the control4 when they hear they can use their 800 dollar remote with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlevine Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 A backlit remote is coming... just not for a little while.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deesee22 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 HC500 is confirmedhttp://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS123783+07-Jan-2008+BW20080107Mon 7 Jan 2008 | 11:33 ESTYou are here:Home > News > ArticleControl4 Unveils HD Home Controller HC-500 at CES 2008 HC-500 Enhances Large Home Theater Experience With Additional Storage and Faster ProcessingLAS VEGAS--(Business Wire)--Control4, the leader in affordable IP-based home control andentertainment systems, today announced the release of the Control4®Home Controller HC-500 at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show (booth#21407). The Control4 HC-500 is a high performance media server,optimized for whole home automation systems with large home theatersrequiring extensive I/O connections for device control. In addition to managing the home theater, the Home ControllerHC-500 controls multi-room music, smart lighting, advanced temperaturecontrol, security and many other home automation sub-systems. "The HC-500 perfectly complements our existing Home ControllerFamily, rounding out our HD, high performance capabilities andcontinues Control4's central mission of delivering an affordable homeautomation experience to the broadest market possible," said WillWest, Chief Executive Officer, Control4. "The combination of improvedprocessing, high-definition screen graphics and expansion capabilitiesas well as the new industrial design makes this a core part of theplatform for the digital home." The HC-500 joins Control4's successful line of high-performancehome controllers, including the HC-300 and HC-1000. The HC-500 is anexcellent Media Server, with 160GB of storage and both digital andanalog audio processing capability. The HC-500 supports enough I/Oconnections to support complex home theaters: -- Memory, storage, and processing power to maximize the performance of Control4 whole-home automation systems with large home theaters -- HD on-screen output significantly enhances the visually intuitive Control4 graphic interface for controlling the home -- An entirely new industrial design with an anodized black aluminum chassis and a glossy black faceplate circled with warm metallic nickel accents -- Extensive I/O, including four serial ports (DB9) for increased flexibility in device control -- Audio Encoding and Decoding for full support of both Analog and Digital audio libraries. -- Analog and Digital Audio input and output jacks. -- Expansion capabilities via two USB ports and one Ethernet jack -- Backwards compatibility with all Control4 products Control4's HC-300 or HC-500 replaces, on average, more than fourtraditional remotes and delivers easy navigation and operation througha single, universal Control4 system remote control. The HomeController HC-500 offers multiple infrared and serial connections andvideo sensing for easy home theater integration. In addition, theHC-500 offers a comprehensive range of standards-based communicationtechnology including Ethernet, WiFi, and ZigBee mesh networking andexpansion through two standard USB 2.0 ports. For a complete listingof product specifications please visit www.control4.com. The HC-500 is expected to ship in February with a list price of$1,495. About Control4 Control4 is the first company to make whole-home automation apractical option for any residence. The company makes everyday lifeeasier by providing one-touch control of both new and existingelectronic systems in the home. By allowing different systems to worktogether, Control4 provides effortless entertainment, comfort,convenience and peace of mind to homeowners everywhere. Control4'saffordable and easy to use products enable home theater control,multi-room music, smart lighting, temperature control and security,through a range of in-home and over-the-web remote control technology.The company delivers both wired and wireless solutions that can beinstalled in existing homes as well as homes under construction. Visitwww.control4.com for more information.Coltrin & AssociatesJoelle A. Kenealey, 650-373-2005Joelle_Kenealey@coltrin.comCopyright Business Wire 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stash Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 " The HC-500 is expected to ship in February with a list price of$1,495."That is a disappointing price. In the like above that had the touchscreen info they had a retail price of $700 for the HC-500. I was going to upgrade my MC but now I am going to wait. It feels like C4's pricing is going in the opposite direction of it's stated mission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tumult Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 bunch of press releases on c4 webiste. looks good if you already subscribe to rhapsody. no mention yet of the 7'' touchsreen or any other hardware besides the hc 500. the price of the hc500 shouldn't be a surprise b/c its meant to replace the old media controller which ran at the same price. I'd be curious if anyone at ces can comment about what's being shown at the partner pavillions, especially denon.thanks,tum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deesee22 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 " The HC-500 is expected to ship in February with a list price of$1,495."That is a disappointing price. In the like above that had the touchscreen info they had a retail price of $700 for the HC-500. I was going to upgrade my MC but now I am going to wait. It feels like C4's pricing is going in the opposite direction of it's stated mission.Well that may be the dealer pricingThe end-user wasn't really supposed to see that document.Just a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Tex Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 When will Rhapsody be available? Will it require a code upgrade? Please...more details.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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