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Ya know.. I wonder how much all those pieces cost all together. That might not be a bad business to get into. ]]>Dec 27th 2006 1:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/26/best-buys-15-000-connectedlife-home-in-a-box/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/26/best-buys-15-000-connectedlife-home-in-a-box/Dec 26th 2006 12:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/26/best-buys-15-000-connectedlife-home-in-a-box/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/26/best-buys-15-000-connectedlife-home-in-a-box/Dec 27th 2006 12:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/26/best-buys-15-000-connectedlife-home-in-a-box/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/26/best-buys-15-000-connectedlife-home-in-a-box/
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I have been installing "real" home control systems as well as security systems for years. It comes down to "you get what you pay for". If you want to do this right, then you don't go to Best Buy.

Crestron and AMX type systems have been around for a long time and they do it right when it comes to home automation. You will spend more than $15,000.00, but it will be done right, which is why you will never find these manufacturers selling their product at Best Buy.

I myself have built several custom home control PC's that control all aspects of home automation from HVAC, security cameras, lighting, irrigation, and more. My system, like Crestron and AMX uses wireless touchscreen control for everything, not an MCE remote control. My PC also has DVR hardware and software for remote viewing of security cameras.

Anyway, I'm not selling my product. I'm just saying that maybe Best Buy and their installers should research the product that they are selling before they sell themselves as experts in the industry. The people that buy these products at Best Buy will be calling customer support quite often.

T.D.
CHicago
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