Re: Re: [misterhouse-users] Newbie Question: What X-10 hardware??

[Kevin O. <ko...@ad...>]

eBay usually has them a little cheaper....

<http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3077653277&category=50583>

> 
> From: "Tom" <tom...@co...>
> Date: 2004/02/17 Tue PM 02:50:01 EST
> To: <mis...@li...>
> Subject: Re: [misterhouse-users] Newbie Question:  What X-10 hardware??
> 
> You'll want an X10 computer interface.  The CM11 has problems but for $50 US
> it works well.  I don't know of any reasonably priced alternatives.. Anyone
> know?
> X10.com sells a starter kit.. It comes with the CM11 and I think some lamp
> modules.
> I know some people detest the company X10, but they do have good deals every
> once in a while.
> 
> The Plug'n Power is the same thing just Radio Shack's name on it.
> The Lowe's near me sells some basic X10 items as well.  So if you have Lowes
> up there, check them out.
> I don't know if they sell to Canada, but check out Worthington Distributors
> www.worthdist.com also, www.smarthome.com www.homecontrols.com
> 
> For RF control, I haven't gotten it yet, but the WGLdesigns it a more solid
> solution than the X10 equivalent.
> http://wgldesigns.com/w800.html
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <tho...@sa...>
> To: <mis...@li...>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 1:56 PM
> Subject: [misterhouse-users] Newbie Question: What X-10 hardware??
> 
> 
> > Hi,
> > I am new to X-10 home automation and I want to start out right:
> > - What interface is suggested between my computer and the X-10 network?
> > - I live in Canada.  Where can I get decent pricing on X-10 modules?
> > - Is Radio Shack's "Plug'n Power" compatible with X-10?
> > - Should I start out with some sort of a kit or is it better to buy
> > individual models?
> >
> > Sorry about all the questions!
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Thomas
> >
> >
> >
> >
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