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CONTROLTHINK INTRODUCES THINKREMOTE™ COMMUNITY EDITION
New software brings Microsoft Windows SideShow content to Apple’s iPhone, Windows Mobile phones, Nintendo DS and other popular devices

New York, NY – February 25, 2008 – ControlThink introduces ThinkRemote Community Edition, software that offers consumers access to Windows SideShow content from electronic devices found in nearly every home. Consumers can now access Windows SideShow content such as weather, stocks, photos and more with their everyday electronic devices including Apple’s iPhone, Nintendo DS and Windows Mobile phones.

“With ThinkRemote Community Edition, information is available at consumers’ fingertips like never before. Users can change the music on their PC from their cell phone, review stock performance at their bedside, or control their smart home from anywhere in the world. The possibilities are limitless,” said Chris Walker, ControlThink Chief Technology Officer.

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Previously, the ThinkRemote platform made it simple and inexpensive for electronics and PC accessory manufacturers to create wireless Windows SideShow-enabled remotes. This new Community Edition also adds compatibility for:

• Windows Mobile phones
• iPhone and iPod Touch
• Playstation Portable (PSP)
• Playstation 3 (PS3)
• Nintendo DS
• Nintendo Wii
• Web browsers
• Other mobile phones

ControlThink is now inviting consumers to sign up to test out the new software at http://www.controlthink.com/thinkremote/. Invitations will be awarded on an ongoing basis. Select participants will also receive access to the ThinkConnect™ service for use with the software at no charge during the initial test period.

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About ControlThink
ControlThink creates reliable, affordable and easy-to-use home and building control solutions. A brand of Leviton Manufacturing Co., ControlThink is making home control simpler and more affordable for all homeowners. For more information about ControlThink, visit www.controlthink.com or call 888.90.THINK.

ControlThink is a registered trademark and ThinkConnect, ThinkRemote, and ThinkRemote Community Edition are trademarks of Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. iPhone and iPod Touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., Corp.  Playstation Portable and PSP are registered trademarks and Playstation and PS3 are trademarks of Kabushiki Kaisha Sony Computer Entertainment TA Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., Corp.  Nintendo DS and Nintendo are registered trademarks and Wii is a trademark of Nintendo of America, Inc. Corp. Microsoft Windows and Windows Mobile are registered trademarks and Sideshow is a trademark of Microsoft Corp.