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TG-1, Honeywell Dialers, and Uplink - Help: Which one should I choose?



I'm currently searching for a new monitoring service and radio device.
I currently have an Ademco Vista 10SE panel.  Sometime back I switched
from standard line-line service to VOIP.  I know there are a few VOIP
monitoring options on the market (i.e. NextAlarm).  However, I'm not
too sold on the reliability of my broadband network.  Additionally, I
want to keep my system functioning in the event of a cut line or power
failure.  I have spoken with a ton of monitoring companies and I have
read read a bunch of forums; all have led to some good suggestions.
I'm still at a crossroads, however.  There are so many options on the
market.  That is why I decided to ask the experts here on this forum.
The main devices I'm currently looking at include:

1. Telguard TG-1 -
https://www.telular.com/v2/html/telguard/tgDigital.asp
2. Honeywell AlarmNet-C replacement models 7845GSM & 7845i-GSM -
http://www.security.honeywell.com/hsce/products/alarm/re/gsm/index.html
3. Uplink Digicell 1500 - http://www.uplink.com/DEALERS/products.asp

I'm not too keen on the Uplink, as it only reports burglary and fire.
The TG-1 seems to be more mature than the Honeywell product.  On the
flip side, I'm sure the Honeywell products have a ton of really cool
features as a result.  (I'm not to familiar with AlarmNet either.)

Here are my requirements:

* Easy to install - I will be installing myself (most likely). However,
I am open to getting help if this prevents me from finding the right
system.
* Full reporting ability - I want the ability to report panic,
burglary, fire, etc..
* Radio service - I am in search of a radio service as my primary means
of connectivity.  GSM, GPRS, SMS, etc...
* Widely adopted - I'm looking for something that is compatible with
most monitoring services.  I don't want to be pigeon hold into a
specific service.

I'm sure there are many other products that fit my needs outside of the
ones I listed.  I, by no means, consider myself an expert on this
subject.  I am only armed with the information I have found on the
internet the last two days.  Therefore, I am very green.  Any help will
greatly be appreciated.

- Keith



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