BMW announces 2011 model year lineup, M5 takes hiatus for 2011
28.01.10
The 2011 BMW 1 Series Coupe goes on on the block this April with several improvements. In addition to the Value and Convenience Packages described above, the Chilly Weather Package has been enhanced with a intense steering wheel and the retail value has been increased $150 from $600 to $750. A Harman Kardon Surroundings Sound
System replaces the HiFi
System Mavin with no change in retail
price ($875). In con a aligned with the very sporty nature of the 135i Coupe/Convertible, the 7-haste Double Clutch Transmission (DCT)
replaces the STEPTRONIC robot-like transmission with an option price of $1,575. The STEPTRONIC 6 dart automatic transmission will continue to be convenient on the 128i Coupe/Convertible for a retail evaluation of $1,375.
Base MSRP (including $875 Target & Handling) for all the 1 Series models traces unchanged for MY2011. The 128i Coupe and 135i Coupe start at $30,025 and $36,925, separately. The 128i Convertible and 135i Convertible start at $35,075 and $41,225, each to each.
Source: eGMCarTech (blog)
Wayback machine-- What were they all excited about at the 2000 Consumer ...
11.01.10
Offensive video-recording devices with names like Replay, TiVo and WebTV Plus--which, in 1999, represented youthful more than an interesting sideshow to the big circus of digital TV--out of the blue were thrust into the center ring. Alongside them were the explicit-broadcast-satellite companies that had just won the hand to provide their subscribers with local programming. Then, too, manufacturers of DVD players at length were free to brag that their machines had, indeed, won the hearts and minds of American consumers. ...
Later this year, Hughes' rendering of the DirecTV set-top box will combine on-line and DBS programming to devise a system whereby "AOL TV" subscribers can redirect seamlessly between their television and on-line services. Among other things, this means that viewers not only will be masterful to watch their favorite shows, but they'll also be adept to simultaneously catch up on their e-mail, participate in a endure chat or
Source: Chicago Tribune (blog)
Johnson Controls releases upgrade to Metasys® Building Management System
21.01.10
Metasys 5.0 delivers greater visibility of edifice
controls, energy usage and operational costs
Milwaukee, Wis. - (January 21, 2010) – Johnson
Controls, the hustle leader in providing building effectiveness and energy
management solutions, today released Metasys® reading 5.0, the world’s premiere
Erection Management System (BMS). The latest update delivers greater visibility
into construction operations and energy usage through multiple system enhancements,
including Web-enabled reports and summaries compatible with the iPhone® and iPod
Enhance® platforms, and wireless controls and sensors.
"Erection management is no longer the sole
charge of the facility department. Executives, stakeholders and structure
tenants now require an enterprise-deviating or customized assessment of their
building efficiencies, including HVAC, lighting, refuge and environmental
impact," said Joseph Walicki, foible president and general manager, systems North
America, Johnson Controls. "The features of the new Metasys 5.0 lay down
decision-makers with the vital BMS data to manage a sustainable and
energy productive building operation."
Source: AutomatedBuildings.com (press release)