IM new to these forums, so if this question has been asked time and time again, please excuse my ignorance.

I need a decent but cheap ($150MAX) security system. NO motions sensors. Maybe, 16- or so contact switches. I was looking at an X10 system, but someone on these forums said they were crap.

ALso, id like something that i can hook up and control with my PC. WOuld this also
save money on a base station for the system?

I dont know a whole lot about this type of stuff, but what shoudl i get, and what other info might you need?

ALso, HArdwired is fine.

Thanks

OK, im looking at this:

http://homesecuritystore.com/ezStore123/DTProductZoom.asp?productID=1044

I noticed their are no contact sensors or anything. Do i have to buy all those seperatly than?

OK, $35 for one door/window sensor??? I cant afford that, so, looking at the X10 again, what about this X10 model?

http://www.x10.com/onsale/dod_security.html

BubbaBob


Thats your run of the mill basic home system. It's a base package that is meant to be greatly upsold. However with good planning it could perform as an effective deterant. It will not provide the protection of a custom security system by a professional. as usual custom comes at a price so for your price range yes that's a fine system however monitoring is something to concider as well.

Sorry, I hadn't noticed that kit didn't include any contacts. ADT BRINKS ETC will often times have a 4 doors and a motion deal where you can get a decent basic kit installed for 100 or so bucks. Why don't you want motions? The contacts for 35$ were likely wireless. A wired door contact is worth less than 7$.

OF got pets, so i cant have motion sensors.

But if no one here has any complaints against the X10, i guess ill be getting that.

Thanks

"hats your run of the mill basic home system. It's a base package that is meant to be greatly upsold. However with good planning it could perform as an effective deterant. It will not provide the protection of a custom security system by a professional. as usual custom comes at a price so for your price range yes that's a fine system however monitoring is something to concider as well."

Oh,Were you talking about the one from homesecuritystore.com? I thought you ment the X10. The contacts are wired, so i cant see why they are so $$.

Check out the wireless Skylink DIY security systems at the link below, those do not require monthly monitoring fees and are inexpensive:
www.skylink-home-security.com

Martial Maitam
http://www.aaaremotes.com
800-849-3998