Saturday, February 10, 2007 - We start with Kill A Watt EZ from P3 International.  This handy device can tell you what appliances are worth keeping plugged in.

"You can find out if it's more costly to keep your computer on all the time or turn it off, " says P3's Jenny Brodowsky.  "All those cable boxes you have running, VCRs, DVDs...if you knew the amount of electronics you have running at all times and how much it's costing you, then you'd really rethink matters."

You connect the appliance to Kill A Watt EZ and it will tell you how efficient it is.  You can calculate how much electricty you would use in a week, month or a year.  Kill A Watt will also check the quality of your power to see if it's time for a new appliance or if the old one is still saving you money.

Kill A Watt EZ will be available in March for around sixty dollars.  Find out more by going to http://www.p3international.com/products/special/P4400/P4400-CE.html

The AT&T Remote Monitoring System manufactured by Xanboo is not a home security system.  But it can help you keep an eye on what's going on at home.

"It lets you view live video, control lights, monitor doors and windows, check on your home's temperature remotely," explained Kevin Jurrens, a spokesperson for Xanboo.  "All from you cell phone or from a broadband enabled PC."

"You can fire up your Cingular wireless phone or PDA," Jurrens continued, "and know at say 3 o'clock you'll get a text message that your son or daughter is home from school.  You know you just have that peace of mind."

The system uses power line modules to transmit the live video over existing power lines, which eliminates the need for wires.  A starter kit is available for around 100 dollars.  Learn more by going to http://ATT.com/remotemonitor