A true open-architecture Apple digital hub -- except it's not made by Apple

CE Pro has a fascinating article on Rosie, a new open-architecture home control and audio system designed by Savant Systems, but being developed in open collaboration with home integrators. It includes iTunes media server arrays, plasma displays, unique system controllers, and Savant-crafted configuration software that claims to significantly reduce the design and implementation of these whole-house audio/video systems. Icing on the cake for integrators includes Savant providing a recurring-revenue stream to integrators based upon media delivered such as iTunes music, movie rentals, and video-on-demand.

Savant says they plan to launch the system in the fall, and will be sold directly to qualified whole-home dealers. We have no idea how it will do, but it certainly does look cool.

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