Re: What is X-10?

[AZ Nomad <aznomad.3@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:57:14 GMT, D&SW <d&sw@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>X10 is still around because it is good value home automation. There are more
>reliable systems, but at five times the cost. I have over 100 X10 control
>points and have 95% command reliability which isn't bad for the investment
>price.  Also Smarthome.com offers 2-way modules reporting back a status
>change, so system can be closed loop if desired. X10 has been around since
>1979 and is long on tooth, but Z-Wave, UPB, Insteon aren't exactly winning
>the market because people are afraid of spending a small fortune on home
>automation only to find out they bought another Betamax VCR or HD format DVD
>player.

The whoopie cushion around just as long.  Doesn't make it anything
but a novalty.

X10 is a joke.