Re: Leviton Intellisense Vs Others

["BruceR" <br@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I looked at both the UPB and Insteon product lines and found that
Insteon, even at this early stage has a two flavors of wall switches for
both dimming and non-dimming applicationsas well as the plug in modules
I need. They also have tabletop and wall mounted controllers. Anything
else I can handle with the Stargate controller. With the X10 translator
I can even use PalmPads for wireless remotes.  Also, look at the
pricing. The UPB products are 2 to 3 times more expensive than Insteon.
I don't want to come across as a cheerleader for Insteon but I do think
they have a winner. That said, if Insteon wasn't born I'd be converting
everything to UPB right now.

From:Gymfolks
gymfolks@xxxxxxxxxxx

> Thanks to all of you for the info.
>
> This is my read so far....(a GENERALIZATION), tell me if I have it
> right. X-10 or X-10 based items can and do work, but there MAY BE
> occasions where they aren't always super reliable.
>
> Insteon and UPB looks promising, however Insteon is so new that there
> are relatively few devices available.  So, UPB now gets a closer look.
>
> Will all manufacturers of UPB devices function with each other (are
> they at least supposed to?)?  How does HAI stuff stack up to other
> UPB manufactures?
>
> "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.