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Second, the odds of getting a virus on a specialized and uncommon embedded device are pretty slim. ]]>Oct 28th 2006 1:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/10/28/homeseer-announces-pro-100-series-ii-home-automation-controller/http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/28/homeseer-announces-pro-100-series-ii-home-automation-controller/
http://www.keywesttechnology.com/products/media-pod/

I've used the Keywest version and the thing is dead silent. Pretty slick little setup if you don't need much "horse power". I wouldn't mind having a beefed up version for a media center system.]]>Oct 29th 2006 1:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/10/28/homeseer-announces-pro-100-series-ii-home-automation-controller/http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/28/homeseer-announces-pro-100-series-ii-home-automation-controller/
Oh, you might as well add $50-100 per item you want to control with the thing (depending on what it is). An average light or bank of recessed lights can cost $50 or $60, because you need special switches that receive the commands. Also, add in the cost of custom wiring for the stuff. I did most of mine myself, but electricians can charge hefty premiums for this kind of work.

But again, it *is* really cool - especially when combined with nifty things like RFID readers, motion sensors, and the like. If you set it up properly, you can control all sorts of goodies, like door locks, lights, HVAC, TV channels, home audio distribution, and more! You can even have it set up so that when you swipe your RFID card outside, the door unlocks for 10 seconds, and a few lights inside go on to light your way. Have lights turn on when you walk into a room, and turn off when nobody's around. The possibilities are endless.]]>Nov 1st 2006 7:03PM