Re: Apartment Wireless Alarm Suggestions Please

[Frank Olson <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Lou wrote:
> I found this site with good info:
> http://www.alarm-information-source.com

It's pretty well "slamming" all the big alarmco's though... Not much in
the way of helpful comparison there...


>
> For DIY / wireless alarm it looks like alarm.com with the Simon 3 is a
> good option. It comes with X10 control, wireless back up and control
> through the Web. I use vonage phone service and vonage customers get a
> good price: www.alarm.com/vonage or www.alarm.com/order.
>
> Only negative is it costs $300-500 for the basic system which is
> probably more than some of the lower end diy out there. But if you live
> in an apartment it's nice because its wireless/portable and there is no
> contract (cancel when you move).


Just make sure you read *all* the fine print on any contract they have.
  That's good advice for any dealings with an alarmco.