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Is there anybody who has any expirians with "digitalstrom" http://www.digitalstrom.org It is new, easy and very promissing.
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It's an interesting concept, I like the size of these 'modules'.
Although nice for retrofits, I'm less charmed about the over-powerline thing. Also not a lot is explained regarding how hooking up a purple/cyan brick would allow you to control your telly or stereo-set. What they probably mean is 'if manufacturers built support in directly' you would be able to have some control. Meaning you'd first need all manufacturers to support it in order for this system to really reach its potential. Seeing how difficult it is to just have a couple of manufacturers agree on something I wish them luck .

If I understood correctly this system is able to dim energy saving bulbs, that is a good plus. I wish more manufacturers would come up with 'energy saving bulb' compatible dimmer modules.

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Did digitalSTROM finally deliver? There's an interessting discussion going on for two and a half years(!) now on http://www.mikrocontroller.net/topic/73571 (german language), according to that, THE thing digitalSTROM seems to have produced until now are showcases.

Sure, I'd *love* to have that technology to use in my home, but besides being announced-only for quite some time now, there are some drawbacks: you need to put their modules into your houses power-distribution, one for each protected circuit. This usually requires an electrician, so this can be quite costly. Furthermore, I find it rather strage that they write in their FAQ:

Are the customary EMC standards met?

All tests relating to electromagnetic compatibility EMC must be completed and the standards met accordingly, e.g. EN 60669 relating to immunity to interference and emitted interference or the CE conformity EMC directive 2204/108/EC.

Well, that's a no-brainer, isn't it? Standards haven't changed that much since 2007, have they? If they haven't, I'm missing a clear "Sure, all relevant standards are met and the product has been certified already" ...

But, well, who knows? Maybe in 2010 we'll finally see digitalSTROM devices, ready to be purchased at the local DIY-store
-kai