More Proof That X10's Tiny Wireless Color Video Camera Provides High Tech Surveillance at Unbeatable Prices

Market Wire, November, 2004

Thanks to the ingenuity of a friend and the amazing versatility of X10's affordable XCam2 wireless color video camera with built-in transmitter and sound, a Florida woman has been accused of stealing a pro-Bush yard sign after a videotape showed her walk over to her neighbors house and take it down. According to homeowner Michael Pinson, you can also hear on the tape the sign being torn up and thrown into a trashcan.

The key to solving this alleged crime was the XCam2. At $79.99, it's the number one low-cost, do-it-yourself security and surveillance solution. Anyone can set-up the camera within minutes. Michael and a co-worker inconspicuously placed the camera in a bush near the front of the home connected to a power extension cord in the garage. Next they connected the wireless receiving unit to the living room VCR with standard RCA cables. A weekend of recording resulted in clean, crisp color video identifying the neighbor as the sign thief.

It all started when Michael placed a pro-Bush yard sign in his front yard. Around an hour later he noticed that the sign was missing. His co-worker Ron Smith suggested loaning one of his XCam2's to catch the thief. Ron had recently bought a multi-camera solution to monitor his newborn baby but had yet to install it. X10 provides a complete line of solutions ranging from a single camera to multiple cameras, depending on individual preference. While a single XCam2 performed well for Michael's yard sign surveillance, imagine how much more he could monitor with 2-3 cameras focused on important areas of his home or business all at the same time. X10 even manufactures and sells accessories such as motion sensors, handheld remote controls, VCR controllers and software to monitor and capture images on your home computer or from a remote machine.

After catching the neighbor in the act and reporting the incident to the police, Michael was pleased but also acknowledged that the relationship with his neighbor probably won't be the same. "This is great! Everyone should own an XCam2," he said. "Since I have to give the camera back to Ron, I can't wait to buy one for my very own. I guess the unfortunate part of all of this is that I likely won't be invited to my neighbor's house for dinner anytime soon." News reports quote the neighbor as saying that she was simply trying to help Michael avoid a $50-per-day fine allegedly levied by the homeowners association for political yard signs.

Ron Smith originally purchased a multi-camera deal from X10 after comparing features and price with a typical one-camera system available at a local baby store that includes a black and white monitor. "For a little more money, X10 was clearly the winner when it came to value, providing three more cameras and lots of great accessories," said Ron. "The XCam2 worked so well that I'm anxious to install X10's professional grade Vanguard video camera with built-in Pan 'n Tilt and Zoom. I'm convinced that this camera will identify who is vandalizing the mailboxes located at my rental property."

Availability

XCam2 cameras at http://www.x10.com/votexcam

Multiple cameras at http://www.x10.com/votemulti

Vanguard cameras at http://www.x10.com/votevanguard

About X10 WTI

X10 Wireless Technology, Inc. designs, engineers, markets and sells easy-to-use affordable products to make everyday life safer, more convenient and more fun. The X10 PowerLine Carrier protocol was created in the late '70s and continues to be the de facto industry standard for home remote control of lights and appliances. Our proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless protocol enables affordable transmission of audio and video from a PC to another TV or stereo in the home.

We feature factory direct savings on a variety of wireless color video cameras, wireless audio/video systems, wireless remote control kits and third party electronics such as MP3 players, DVD players, Boom boxes, memory sticks and digital cameras/camcorders. All orders over $49.99 include free FedEx shipping. All orders come with a 30-day money back guarantee. For more information, visit us online at www.x10.com

Contact: Jeff Denenholz 253-437-3851 jeff@x10.com