Re: best deal on lutron radio ra?

["Dandelion Acres" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I don't want anybody to confuse X-10 with UPB. They are both powerline
products but that is where the similarity ends. UPB is MUCH more robust with
a much greater command set allowable.

X-10 had a strong patent, and UPB uses the same principles that X-10 has for
years. Only with the expiration of the patent development has thrived and
products are flooding the markets with much more modern technology.

RF is cool too, but as Mark points out it has to satisfy both the
performance, price and appearance needs of the consumer.

"Mark Thomas" <mrt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Bill,
>
> I'm switching from X-10 to UPB. What's nice is that there are a few
> manufacturers of UPB products, and most of the must-have stuff is
> already available. Not only are there switches, lamp/appliance modules,
> and scene controllers, but there are outlets and inline hard-wire
> modules and a cool I/O module which is like a mix of universal modules
> and powerflashes. The options for the 3 inputs on this module are
> contact, phone ring, voltage detect, audio sense (-30 or -10 dBV),
> current sense, or doorbell. More stuff to come, too--I can't wait.
>
> It's much cheaper than RadioRA. So far, it's been 100% reliable for me
> too.
>
> Maybe it's just me, but I feel more comfortable with a reliable
> powerline solution. With the proliferation of electronics communicating
> wirelessly these days, who knows what future device could interfere
> with your house? It's like the X-10 worry that the next thing you plug
> in will take down your house.
>