Re: X10? Any good? Need some advice.

["Chub" <w@xxxxx>]

"Jazzer" <fredp_101-online@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>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? :)

welcome to our world.
I would go with a bullet camera.  not wireless though so may not be for you.
can get one with a sony x cam chip for under $100 from CCTV Outlet
[Eclipse].  Got some installed for several years with no problems.
take your own advise, nobody cares about your opinion either.  These wars go
back years and no newbie is going to stop them.  But thanks for trying.;)