System works fine for a $100 starter system.
smarthome.com has a wireless system ( 73902 )
that has a few more bells and wistles, but
your going to spend $250 for the starter kit.
The features the 73902 has that I like is
being able to arm/disarm via a phone call,
plus its supposed to be good for up to 600ft
range with the sensors, opposed to the " 100
ft " the X-10 system allows ( 100ft line of
site. Considerably less going through walls
). X-10 is a 16 zone and the 72903 is a 30
zone. 72903 also has a 2 way voice system
and optional smoke alarm.
I spent $219 and got:
DS7000 7 piece system
Plus:
3 key chain remotes
1 motion detectors
6 door/window sensors
3 Large Powerhorns
2 Security decals ( big deal )
4 year replacement warranty ( supposed to be
no questions asked replacement, cost was $39.99 )
Then I took the $22 in X10 bucks they gave me
after the initial purchase, and got the wall
mount ( $10 ) and an extra lamp modual (
$12.99 ). Cost me $5.90 for shipping and .99
cents for the 2 items.
To buy the same in the 72903, I would have
spent $850 ( going by thier advertised
prices. So less bells and wistles with the
X-10 system, but saved me $600.00
X-10 runs deals all the time. Make sure you
get a system while on sale. Mine consisted of
getting 3 for the price of one for the
remotes, sirens and door switches. The Basic
7 piece system also included a bonus of 3
switches, 1 motion detector and 2 decals ( I
think it was )for the $99. If the sales
person you call cant do you a great deal, ask
to speak to the home office sales. Thats how
I got the better deal ( the 3 for one prices ).
Hope this helps ya
Jim
