Re: Leviton Intellisense Vs Others

["Kurt Delaney" <kurt_dot_delaney@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The best prices I have found for UPB devices are
www.worthingtondistribution.com .  No association other than a satisfied
customer.  UPB devices are made by Simply Automated, HAI, PCS, as well as a
couple others.  www.simply-automated.com has some good information on the
technology, as well as a good selection of devices.  I really like the
selection of controllers / switches they have.  To get an idea of how the
various switches, etc. can be configured, you can download the UpStart
configuration software (from the Simply Automated site) and "design" a
system -- no hardware needed, as it will work in an "offline" mode.

Good luck in whatever you choose,
Kurt

"Gymfolks" <gymfolks@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:11sdlgtej3aeq8f@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Guys,
> Thanks for the thoughtful and educational posts.  I will re-visit Insteon
> and look into UPD .  Where is the most economical place to mail order
these
> items from (directly from Smarthome? other places?).
>
> Thanks!!!
>
>
>
> "BruceR" <br@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:otAxf.3$eV4.1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Kurt, I have some Simply Automated UPB units that I've never used; 1
> > each, lampmod, appl mod, I/O mod, serial controller and tabletop
> > controller. If you're interested let me know.
> >
> > From:Kurt Delaney
> > kurt_dot_delaney@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >
> > > The Leviton Intellisense is still X-10, so it will come with all the
> > > reliability problems associated with that technology.  Yes, it can
> > > work, but so many things may change in the house down the line that
> > > would affect the system.  I even had an electric toothbrush take out
> > > 90% of my X-10 devices in a previous house.  Never again.
> > >
> > > You have some very good, reliable technologies to choose from now,
> > > IMHO. Insteon and UPB are a couple that have been getting very good
> > > reviews.  I personally have been installing a UPB system, and even
> > > without a phase coupler I have had absolute 100% reliability so far.
> > >
> > > Kurt
> > >
> > > "Gymfolks" <gymfolks@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > > news:11sddh6qg9s3vb2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > >> Looking for meaningful input......
> > >>
> > >> I will be building a 3,100 sqft higher end home soon.  During
> > >> construction I will have an amplifier/repeater and multimedia surge
> > >> protection device installed near/at the main ac panel (in
> > >> preparation for future home automation).  Deep j-box's will be used
> > >> and all three wires will be pulled to each j-box.
> > >>
> > >> My question is concerning how the new Leviton "Intellisense" stacks
> > >> up against some of the other best X-10 stuff out there.  I really
> > >> DISLIKE the looks of a small antenna hanging outside of a receptacle
> > >> so SMARTHOME's INSTEON is not attractive (IMO).
> > >>
> > >> Curious to hear what others think of Leviton's new stuff.
> >
> >
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