Re: any one have any experience with this new product?

["Dimbo Spams" <cuervojose(remove)@jps.net>]

geez no commercial or personal involvement here from me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, I
just saw a write up in the new Smart Homeowner magazine September/October
issue page 11. I posted the note before I realized it hasn't yet shipped, I
too am intrigued and did sign up to receive more info. The mag lists the
starter pack at 149, w/ ea additional sensor at 35-49 dollars.
"BrianEWilliams" <sorry_no_email@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Dimbo Spams (remove) wrote:
>> http://www.homeheartbeat.com
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>> Joe
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> Since it is not shipping yet, my guess is that no one has much
> experience with this product.
>
> Unlike others who throw a fit if they suspect a hidden commercial
> motive in a post such as yours, I'd like to thank you for pointing out
> something I might be interested in buying, if it lives up to its
> promise, and the price is right.
>
> The website was slow to load, and I left wondering exactly how the
> system works.  In particular:  How does the remote notification work?
> What level of remote control is possible?  What role does the required
> telephone line play?
>
> Having the ability to use a mobile phone service to send text messages
> would be nice.  With Virgin Mobile, you can have the service for $5 per
> month, and sending a text message is 10 cents, receiving is free.
> While I realize this would take some clever engineering, it nicely
> sidesteps a couple of problems.  If the system is for a rental unit,
> you have to either use a tenant's phone line, or install a dedicated
> line.  If you are worried about break-ins, a cell system eliminates
> cutting the phone lines as a way to disable the system.
>