How did the Home by Design Showhouse deal come together?
Dave: We’re very much interested in whole home networking and how this fits into people’s lifestyles. Last fall, Sarah asked if we’d help with the connectivity aspects of the home. The plan was for the Home by Design Showhouse to be as much about connectivity as it is about design and architecture. The home exemplifies the stuff we’re talking about. Sarah has designed a neat home and fit in all the stuff people can use today. The focus is not on the typical high-end stuff. We worked hard to pull it all together, and used affordable stuff that everyone can use. First, we lined up the external connectivity with a broadband service provider, Cox Cable. They connected the house with fiber, which is a service they’re not offering today to customers, but they’re testing it. We can show HDTV over that, high speed Ethernet, PVR in set-top boxes, IP telephony, whatever you want. We’re showing off the services the cable operators can offer on that type of connection. CH: What other kinds of tech
