Re: X10 -> UPB?

[James Russo <jr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mark,

     We are both on the same page. I agree with all of your points. The
UPB devices are a excellent value and are going to be what I install in
my home. I just wish that the 8 button panels for the US2-30 would show
up soon.

-jr


Mark Thomas wrote:
>
> James Russo wrote:
>
>>>The initial press release from PCS said it would add $4 to the cost of a
>>>module. The prices do not reflect that - it may be just another case of warp
>>>mathematics. ;)
>>
>>It surely is more expensive then comparable products from Leviton, etc.
>
>
> James Russo wrote:
>
>>>The initial press release from PCS said it would add $4 to the cost of a
>>>module. The prices do not reflect that - it may be just another case of warp
>>>mathematics. ;)
>>
>>It surely is more expensive then comparable products from Leviton, etc.
>
>
> Why do you say this? Here are some "comparable" products:
>
> Leviton 4292 dimmer, 2-way, 1000W
> http://www.smarthome.com/4292.html
> List $90, currently on sale for $83
>
> Switchlinc 2-way dimmer, 1000W
> http://www.smarthome.com/2381w.html
> List $90, currently on sale for $80
>
> Of course, they're not _exactly_ comparable, because the UPB switches
> have many more features (without even getting into the better
> reliability and speed of the underlying protocol). These include:
>
> * The ability to report back not only load status, but signal and noise
> levels.
> * The ability to perform complete remote setup by reading or setting
> its internal registers, adding new scenes, etc.
> * The ability to program any action to a tap or double-tap of the
> switch
> * (SA or WM brands only) The ability to swap a faceplace to become a
> multi-rocker switch or a multibuttion keypad for scene control.
>
> When I looked at the feature set I wanted, UPB turned out to be a much
> better value.