Archive for April, 2008

Comcast Digital Voice – VOIP Service…Any Users?

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

Well, I’m thinking of doing the unthinkable.  I’m getting lured by Comcast’s bundle package pricing.  It’s only missing their local phone service; Comcast Digital Voice.   Since it’s a managed system, it will have less problems transmitting alarm signals from my GE Networx NX-8 security system than an unmanaged service like Vonage.  Even if it does, I’m not too concerned as I have a 2-way radio back-up service installed.

 
But, I have to say, I’m still real hesitant.  I might save $30-$40 per month, but dealing with Comcast’s service for 3 different products?  I must be nuts!  I’m just hoping that I’ll be one of the lucky ones with little to not problems.

Any Comcast Digital Voice users out there that want to voice an opinion?

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Finally Purchased The X10 ActiveHome Professional CM15A, With The USB Interface

Monday, April 21st, 2008

Well I broke-down and purchased the X10 ActiveHome Professional software & hardware package that has the USB interface.  Hopefully it will solve my DST gripes that my old ActiveHome, version 1.42, with the CM11A interface (serial connection) used to give me.  You can read about it here: http://securitysystemtips.com/blog/wp-trackback.php?p=5. 

 I also did a basic review of X10 and that product here http://www.securitysystemtips.com/articles/x10_who.htm . As I begin to get things set-up, I’ll post some information and tips. 

I think it’s going to be a great product.  For the money, I don’t think it can be beat!  If you can’t wait, pick it up here:  http://www.securitysystemtips.com/oms_track/exit.php?link=2

 

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