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Just in case you don't know, Ceton has a new quad tuner cable card tuner that works with windows media center. You can pre-order it at zones.com or cannonpc.com for $399. I have ordered mine.

I only interface my components directly to my comp and not that interested in security. But are there other reasons to get a panel? Not too worried about battery backup since 90% interface with the pc so if it goes down, I'm done anyway. But here is the thing. Been wanting to give z-wave a...

I was just about to purchase HomeSeer, but there are some things about that I am not too happy about. It seems a little clunky and buggy. It's still OK, but before I take the plunge, are there better options out there? Cost is not really an issue. I do specifically want iPhone support so...

I just got activehome pro and am able to get everything working the way I want it. It actually works pretty darn good for the money, BUT since migrating to the CM15A (activehome transceiver), the RF range for the slimswitches is horrible (<5ft). OK, sure there is this mod...

I currently have the X-10 motion sensors and they pretty decent, but is there something that is more of a "laser line" sensor. Sometimes it is a bit difficult place a sensor where is will be consistently triggered, but not give off false triggers. For example, I would like a "laser line" near...

This X-10 stuff is so darn cheap that I cannot resist. They have a full security system for $100. Of course it will probably be real cheap, but let me ask this. If my goal is just to have a siren and flashing lights, would it do the job? Ultimately, I will upgrade at some point...but for the...

I have an X-10 system and got a Insteon dimmer to try out. It seemed to work OK in X-10 mode at first, but then when I would do "all on" or "all off" it began to cycle twice. So "all on" would turn it on and then turn it off a few seconds later. Then, a little later it started going totally...

A couple practical options for me are: - Gun. Not ready for this, but is a strong possibility down the road. Since I live in an apartment, I worry about accidentally harming someone else. - Pepper Spray. I think this is the best option for the time being. I got a 1lb Fox sprayer and want...

What are some good options for an apartment with only a single point of entry? I do not have a land line, but would *ideally* like to have it call my cell phone somehow (perhaps via Simcard capability). To be frank, I do not even know what the right goal of a security system is: - Obviously a...