Addressable LED lights without Arduino

[ferrari77]

I am looking to purchase multicolor addressable LED lights, the type that can be controlled by an Arduino or similar board, however I would like to have the option to use the LED strip in one color without controlling it frmo a board.

I know that there are LED strips that plug directly into a power source and light up as one color but is there a way to have the option to either go directly into a power source or use an Arduino with the same strip?

I am thinking of a strip like this but with the option to be a single color
http://www.adafruit.com/products/306

I can clarify if needed
Thanks