Re: Brinks, Slomins Shield, or ADT?

[Jim Rojas <jrojas@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Brinks systems are proprietary, but with the right knowledge you can
take them over.

Jim Rojas



Crash Gordon wrote:
> Definitely not Brinks, unless you want to buy a whole new system if you're
> not happy with them later. Their equipment is proprietary - cannot be
> taken-over.
>
> Dunno much about Slomin.
>
> ADT at least their equipment can be taken over if your not happy..but only
> after your initial term expires because the DO excute their contracts to the
> letter. No outs there.
>
> Personally... find a good local small company that's been around a while and
> get a couple of bids. With the big boys you're just a number and RMR to
> their bean-counters. You'll never see the same tech twice and you'll be
> explaining your problem (if  you have one) to 20 people before any action is
> taken.
>
> R.
>
>
> "aryder" <alanryder@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:1183159627.453790.49260@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> |I want to go with one of these systems. I'm not happy that they make
> | you sign up for 3 years without a trial period. I freely admit I know
> | nothing about these. Can someone with no affiliation to any of these
> | please give me some advice as to which is the best option? Would I
> | still need window bars with these? I was just told that a first floor
> | tenant had someone try and break into his apt. the last few nights,
> | and I want to protect my home, and make him feel secure.
> |
> | Any help would be much appreciated. Please, no sales pitches!
> |
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