Re: Security+automation+mediacenter

["BreakfastSpam" <nopamsame@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'll try that.  I've bought components from them before, but didn't realize
they had good discussion boards.  Overall I'm happy with them as a source.
They seem to backorder much of what I order, but they're easy to deal with &
have the best prices.

Thanks!!
JV

"Kurt Delaney" <kurt_dot_delaney@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> An excellent place to ask these questions and get answers would be the
> discussion boards on www.worthingtonsolutions.com .  The MCE integration
> has
> been discussed there before, so you can search and/or post a new message.
>
> Kurt
>
> P.S. Worthington Distribution will have the best prices you will fine for
> the Omni systems.  No affiliation, just a very satisfied customer.
>
>
> "BreakfastSpam" <nopamsame@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> I extensively pre-wired my house during construction & am now looking for
>> equipment to tie it all together.  I (like others who have posted here)
>> think mediacenter (MCE) is a great way to drive my distributed audio
> system.
>> The MCE integration option for Omni looks impressive.  Looks like exactly
>> what I need, but for some reason, I'm balking at the cost of $1,200 for
>> an
>> OmniPro just to get ethernet capability.  Seems like serial is
> ass-backward
>> in this day & age. I'm looking for a security system, smart thermostats,
>> automation controller, & a mediacenter.
>>
>> Can someone offer an experience-based review of the Omni MCE integration?
>> Provided the Omni II meets all my other needs... is it worth the extra
> money
>> to get Pro & an ethernet connection?
>>
>> Are there other reasonable cost approaches that would provide good
> security
>> & automation capability while integrating nicely with mediacenter?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> JV
>>
>>
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