Released on: September 8, 2008, 4:23 am

Press Release Author: Steven Style

Industry: Electronics

Press Release Summary: Latest Touchscreen Controller Offers Best Feature-Packed,
Wireless Interface for the Price Within Custom Installation Marketplace


Press Release Body: Lexington, Ky, September 8 2008 -- ELAN® Home Systems, a leading
manufacturer of award-winning Multi-Room audio/video and home control systems, today
announced the newest addition to the company’s renowned Whole Home Touch Panel line,
the XP-8.4 Wireless Controller. The sleek 8.4-inch touchscreen controller, with web
browsing, extended Wi-Fi range, longer battery life and dependable embedded Windows
XP operation is set to debut at CEDIA 2008 in Denver, Colorado September 4-7. The
announcement was made by Bob Farinelli, ELAN’s President and Chief Technology
Officer.

The XP-8.4 is ELAN’s new LCD color Touch Panel providing the latest in wireless home
control. Lightweight and extremely durable, the XP-8.4 features a powerful
combination of bold and beautiful color graphics display and long-range 802.11g
wireless control technology. The panel serves as an ideal, premium Whole House and
Home Theater controller. A deluxe tabletop docking/recharging cradle with Ethernet
and USB ports and extra-long-life battery pack is included at no additional charge.
Additionally, the XP-8.4’s extended-life battery provides up to six hours of
operation away from the charging cradle and its wide Wi-Fi range helps maintain
faster communication speeds.

\"Our design team took all the strengths of our groundbreaking wireless handheld
controller, the N800, and worked with a larger form factor to provide even more
choice in convenience and functionality for our Dealers and their Clients,” stated
Mr. Farinelli. “Additionally, XP provides one of the most robust platforms available
to deliver this kind of technology and all of the power and performance our Dealer’s
expect.”

ELAN took great care in pricing this new product to perfectly suit both the Dealer
and their Clients by including a solution package that includes necessary
peripherals all for one remarkable price, unlike most any competitive product in the
Custom Installation marketplace today. This allows Client’s to enjoy more high-end,
full control in more places, while Dealer’s are afforded expanded selling
opportunities within their Client base and within an individual home.

Boasting extreme reliability and functional versatility, the XP-8.4 will deliver
much of the same proven quality of ELAN’s wired touch panels without stationary
limitations. The product was designed for out-of-the box seamless integration with
ELAN Multi-Room A/V Controllers and Entertainment Source products and provides
instant “Now Playing” information as well as real-time status display of compatible
lighting, temperature, pool, spa and security systems. Additionally, the XP-8.4
features a built-in web browser, streaming Internet audio/video and Flash® Player
support. A USB port on the docking cradle makes for easy connection of a USB
keyboard or mouse, enhancing the web browsing experience even further.

The XP-8.4’s also features customizable screen layouts with large, easy-to-read
buttons and text for intuitive control of all systems. The unit is also highly
customizable, offering a wide variety of stunning screen motifs that the homeowner
can choose from to personalize the look and feel of the display in order to match
individual tastes and room decors. Screen displays can be selected to also match
ELAN’s VIA!® Touch Panels and Olé® series of Film Interactive Touchpads.

ELAN’s XP-8.4 Wi-Fi Touch Panel will debut at CEDIA Expo 2008 (ELAN booth #610) and
will be available to Dealers in Q1 2009 at a MSRP of $3,350, including the deluxe
cradle and extended-life battery.

About ELAN Home Systems:
ELAN Home Systems is a leading manufacturer of innovative, award-winning Multi-Room
audio/video and home control systems. Based in Lexington, KY, the company’s systems
were the first to integrate audio, video, phones and third-party products to create
a seamless, easy-to-use “whole house” experience. The company’s unique products
provide complete lifestyle, feature-rich solutions, yet can be configured to fit the
specific needs of every homeowner. ELAN products are distributed through a
comprehensive channel of select Dealers and Distributors throughout the United
States, Canada and 58 countries worldwide. To learn more, visit
www.elanhomesystems.com.

ELAN is a trademark of ELAN Home Systems, LLC, Lexington, Kentucky. VIA! is a
registered trademark of ELAN Home Systems, LLC. All other trademarks are property
of their respective owners.

Attention Editors: Hi-res photography of ELAN\'s new XP8.4 Wi-Fi Touch Panel is
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Please Note -- ELAN’s President and Chief Technology Officer, Bob Farinelli, is
available for interviews and desk side briefings regarding the XP8.4 Wi-Fi Touch
Panel. He is also available to provide expert quotes and bylined articles upon
request. To schedule an interview or discuss article options contact Steven Style
at 212-465-1290 or stevens@stylegroup.com

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ELAN Home Systems
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