Re: Newbie requests assistance on alarm selection

["WifeyFan" <wifeyfan@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Question - What are the differences between the Ademco 8132 Symphony Touch
Screen Keypad and the 6270 Graphic Keypad?

Any thoughts on why I should pick either?  Rather big difference in price on
the two isnt there?




"Robert L Bass" <robertlbass@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> WifeyFan wrote:
>>
>> I am considering a Honeywell/Ademco Vista 20 PI (non monitored to start.
>> I intend to add some wireless features to it later.
>>
>> My question is....  Is this a good system to use?  My homework seems to
>> say its satisfactory.  I will be installing it myself (analytical enough
>> with electronics to pull it off with minimum help I think).
>
> The Vista-20P is an excellent system.  I sell hundreds of them to DIYers.
> Installation is no more difficult than any hybrid wired / wireless system
> on the market.  Programming (one area where many DIYers ask for tech
> support) it is fairly easy just using the keypad.  Honeywell's Compass
> software (a free download) makes it even easier.  Unfortunately, the
> recommended Honeywell "CIA" modem is a bit overpriced.  Reality is you
> don't need the software though.
>
> The "PI" version offers the capability of Internet monitoring should you
> decide to implement that down the road.  There are questions about the
> security of Internet-based monitoring, but it's still an intriguing
> possibility.
>
> --
>
> Regards,
> Robert L Bass
>
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