New Installation = Insteon

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I'm thinking about incorporating some home automation into a big
renovation project.  Initially, I'm looking at basic lighting control
and was leaning towards Insteon.  I don't really need to do any
dimming but want to control cove lighting, under cabinet, etc. which
is  fluorescent.  Eventually, I'd like to tie this into an IP based
controller (remote monitoring), smart thermostats, etc.

It seems that there are no Insteon wall outlets (other than the lamp
modules which I really would prefer not to use.)  Isn't this a huge
gap in their offerings?  The Smarthome folks have said for a year that
they're just around the corner...

Would I be better off with an alternative technology?  I'm getting a
funny feeling in my gut that Insteon is dying on the vine. I've been
casually monitoring this technology for a bit over a year and it seems
Insteon has stalled.

Does anyone know if someone will soon offer plug modules?  Is Insteon
the way to go?  Are there better alternatives?  Any thoughts/ comments
appreciated.