Re: Allegro vs. Lynx for a small student apartment

["shady" <sh@xxxxxx>]

"Bill" wrote...
> My current options as I see them are:
>
> - GE Allegro
> - Ademco Lynx
> - GE Simon
> - Powermax
>

Allegro - great little wireless system, especially with the DTIM module...
menu based programming in english and nothing too technical... after
installing maybe 20 now, it takes about 5 minutes to program without a
manual... also everything is lightweight (panel, door contacts, motions,
etc.) so you don't need to overdo it with the screws, which will make your
manager happier if you ever move out

Lynx - very loud annoying keypad beeps, may even irritate your neighbors...
and just looks like it's 20 years old, much like the rest of the ademco line
(except the new touchscreen stuff, of course)

Simon - good systems, but seem to be obsolete since the allegro came out...
can also be annoying having the panel talk to you

Powermax - never worked on one, can't help ya there