Is X10 still the way to go?

["dermot_bradley" <bradley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi folks

Looking to automate just a few electrical items here (wall socket
powered lamps, a few appliances, and some room lights).

I want to use some technology with a PC interface
(serial/USB/ethernet) that includes querying sensors.

Is X10 still a good way to go (probably using the HK "enhanced"
X10
kit) or is anything else like Zwave, EIB, etc cost effective for this?