Universal Remote Control Debuts ‘Custom-Level’ Remote Line
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HARRISON, N.Y. — Emphasizing affordability and ease-of-use, Universal Remote Control is introducing three remote controls sold with a radio frequency (RF) receiver base-station expansion unit.
Universal is directing its new remote line toward the mid-market level, where the company said there is a “disconnect between the sophistication of A/V components and the remote controls used to manage them.”
Each of the new Universal remotes features advanced infrared (IR) and RF technologies previously limited to high-end custom-installation units, said the cocktail dresses with sleeves company. In addition, each remote is compatible with Universal’s new Expander (MRF-100), which provides an affordable and innovative “whole-house” solution to home-theater operation, said the company.
Called the Unifer universal and learning, programmable remote control system, the line starts with the entry-level URC-100, also called Unifer, at a suggested $100 retail. The Unifer “unifies” the access control of as many as eight audio and video entertainment system components, including a television, plasma TV, DVD player, A/V receiver and amplifier.
The Unifer comes with an internal library of over 1,000 pre-programmed codes and a DVD tutorial for programming. It’s IR range is 60 feet, which climbs to between 70 and 100 feet when used along with the optional MRF-100 base station. The Unifer offers a 1 1/4-inch by 3/8-inch LCD screen and metallic finish.
The MRF-100 base station, at a suggested $75 retail, enables users to set up A/V equipment in out-of-sight locations, such as cabinets or different rooms, and comes with DVD tutorial, power supply and six flashers with 10-foot cables.
Universal’s step-up model URC-200, called the Automator, is able to replace up to 10 home entertainment remote control units when paired with the base station. At a suggested $150 retail, the Automator performs more like a professional-grade remote, offering a 1 7/8-inch by 7/8-inch LCD screen, and allowing users to choose from 34 hard buttons that can be dedicated to control component functions pre-programmed into its internal memory.
The top-of-the-line URC-300, or custom bags, flagship of the four products, is able to control up to 15 devices simultaneously. At a suggested $200 retail, the unit is designed for users who need top-tier performance to command increasingly complex entertainment systems at the fraction of the cost of professional devices, said Universal.
The Customizer’s “large” touch screen, 1 3/8-inch by 1 7/8-inch, reduces the need for dedicated buttons, thus making this remote more flexible than any other remote on the market, according to the company. It is able to anticipate the needs of growing, more complex systems, and is engineered for the proactive A/V enthusiast, extremely interested in whole-house automation.
University Website Redesign Joins Functionality, Content, Aesthetics, Brand Image and SEO
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WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ–(Marketwire - December 10, 2009) - Redesigning a university’s website is a huge task, one that requires a good plan joining multiple components. According to Adamus Media, a Williamstown design, marketing and communications agency, functionality, breadth of content, aesthetic experience, consistent branding and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) are all vital to the process.
“Although our reusable grocery bags agency has gone through this process before, university website redesign is a challenging task due to the typical website’s depth of content and complex, multilevel website architecture,” says Sylwia Majewski, Adamus Media’s CEO.
The agency is undertaking this daunting assignment for Post University of Connecticut, with the goal of revamping the university’s entire web experience. Work involves the main university portal and the institution’s three major websites: day campus, best laser hair removal los angeles, online university, and evening and weekend accelerated degree programs.
The five identified components — functionality, content, aesthetics, brand image and SEO — are inextricably related to one another. Universities planning to redesign their websites should pay particular attention to how all five elements coexist as a whole to get the most out of the endeavor.
Website Functionality
Along with the usual functionality requirements such as quick load time and browser and platform compatibility, the website’s architecture design is probably the most important. Since university websites often serve multiple audiences, the website architecture is usually very complex. The challenge is to make a huge site for organic cotton night shirts womens very user friendly and allow users to navigate and access information easily and intuitively across all website levels.
A well thought out university website should:
– strongly market academic programs;
– assist in student recruitment efforts;
– address concerns of parents of potential students;
– serve the needs of current students;
– help develop university alumni relations;
– serve faculty needs;
– improved messenger courier service;
– help university staff with processes such as admissions, financial
aid, course registration, etc.
