The compact, space-saving design of the Linksys Powerline family of products leaves room for other appliances to be plugged into the same outlet.

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Cabinets are several inches higher than in typical American kitchens, in keeping with a more European look and to allow room for exotic appliances like woks.

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With this you can watch and listen or surf the web from anywhere in the house thanks to a digital media hub that feeds content to appliances in almost every room.

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