UPB or X10 & which product

[tsilva@xxxxxxxxx]

I am building a home and need some expert adice from you folks out
there.  Thinking of going UPB or should I go x10.  I've got UPB
deveices specified below, if you think I should go x10, please let me
know the devices I need to buy.

Q1 - If I need to control only 1 light or series of lights connect to 1
switch do I just get a Master Dimmer (SAUS1130A) or would any Salve
dimmer (SAUSR1) work

Q2.  If I have a few lights controlled by 2 swicches doe I need 1
master and 1 slave?

q3.  What kind of switch do I need to control a fan?

q4.  What kind of switch do you recommend for a fluorescent light.

Which products do you recommend I buy.  I've found the following UPB
devices, will they work on my home?  Are there better products I can
use and do I need all of the following below?

Phase Coupler -  Simply Automated -  Universsal Phase Coupler -
SA-ZPCB

Computer Interface - Simply Automated - UPB Computer Interface Module -
SA-UMCDB9W

Single Dimmer \ Master - Simply Automated- Single UPB Dimmer Switch -
SAUS1130A

Single Dimmer \ Slave Switch - Simply Automated - UPB Companion Dimmer
Switch
 SAUSR1A

Surge Protector - Leviton -  LEVITON WHOLE-HOUSE SURGE PROTECTOR -
51120-1


I need to Control:

a. 25 Light switches, of which 3 rooms have additonal switches
controlling the same lights
b 7 wall outlets
c.2 fluorescent lights
d. 3 fans

What is the best way to program these switches: Which Omni product
should I go with.

Would appricate any help you guys could give

TS
Frisco, TX