Re: X10? Any good? Need some advice.

[Frank Olson <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jazzer wrote:
> I am the frickin OP.
>
> I would like to take a moment to thank the people who offered their
> opinions.  That is what I wanted.  Both sides. Opinions.
>
> I have used X10 for turning lights on and off and home automation.  It
> didnt bother me (much) when certain lights would have to be "turned on"
> 3, 4 or even 5 times sometimes before they would actually turn on.  How
> much did I spend? Right.
>
> But That is not what I want with a video security system.  I need
> something a little more reliable.  I dont need Fort Knox, but I dont
> want it to fail me the ONE SECOND that I need it to be working.
>
> Secondly, I would like to thank all the people who seem to have SO MUCH
> free time that they get to entertain us with Flame Wars on List Servs.
> God, I havnt seen one like this in years.  I think I was involved in
> one actually in 94.  It sure can be fun!  But alas, it did not help me
> gather information I needed to help decide.
>
> I am starting to think the middle ground solution for me may be 801.g
> wireless network cameras.  I am hoping with a nice 200-300 dollar
> camera and the right software it might work out for me.  But I am a
> little afraid to ask for your opinions, because I dont want anyones
> blood on my hands... ;)
>
> My advice to all of you, Take the higher ground.  No one really cares
> about your opinion unless they ask for it.  All that was asked for was
> opinions on cameras, nothing more nothing less.  Some people take
> everything personally dont they? :)
>


Email me at feolson at yoursecuritysource dot com (no spaces).  I'll put
you in touch with a guy I know that's importing some pretty cool stuff
(wireless) including a four camera DVR card you can plug into a free PCI
slot on your computer.  View the cameras "online".  I know there's a lot
of this stuff out there, but these babies have the best picture I've seen.

Frank Olson
http://www.yoursecuritysource.com