home security system

heehaw · Mar 29, 2001

on sale for the next 2 days; a 3 camera[battery operated] system that will turn on your vcr and do lots of other things, for $200. go to www.x10.com
well, i just went back to the x10 site and it has a 3 camera system for $99. not sure if its the same one i saw locally yesterday or not, but how do they make and sell that stuff so cheap???
heehaw

Edited by heehaw on 03/29/01 09:08 AM (server time).

Harv · Mar 29, 2001

how do they make and sell that stuff so cheap???

To tell the truth, I don't think it costs all that much to make that stuff. The cameras are basically on a chip, and they do a huge volume, as they have done for many years.

I've been buying/using X10 stuff for years, with no complaints. I have one of their camera/transmitter/receiver packages ($149 a couple of years ago). Nothing spectacluar about the picture quality, but then again, it's plenty sharp and clear enough for my purposes (letting me see who's approaching our house or at the front door, while I'm in my back bedroom office). I was surprised to get full color for that price, but like I said, no complaints.

They're a long-standing, solid company, so I wouldn't hesitate to try out more of their "cheap" cameras.

GlueGuy · Mar 29, 2001

Yikes /w3tcompact/icons/shocked.gif!!! That is simply amazing, but it also must be because these devices are cheap to make!

I know I have to smile when I see these PDA's selling for in the range of $400-$600, when I know that they don't cost much more to make than the ones that sell for $150. So I guess a lot of it is in the market dynamics of how many people want something versus how many of the things are for sale.

Kinda like power? Maybe there's a clue there??? /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

The GlueGuy

Von · Mar 29, 2001

I have 6 of the wideeye cameras and use them for my antique shop. They work great and have sound as well! the price is well worth it. If you get the 3 camera set up get the wide angle ones, its money will spent!

Thomas · Mar 29, 2001

heehaw,
Whats the name of the company,for that does indeed sound good.
The old days we use geese..better than a watch dog.

Thomas..NH /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

TWINKLE_TOES · Mar 29, 2001

Thomas,

How many Goslings could you get for $99? At least if they didn't work you could eat em./w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Al

heehaw · Mar 30, 2001

the only name i can come up with is X10; but the best deal they have going right now is the 3camera/vcr deal; for $199 you get 3 wireless cameras, motion detectors, the equipment to scan the cameras, and a rf to ir converter to turn your vcr on if motion is detected..pretty slick..but since my JD2240 is in the shop, split in the middle and gettin the transmission worked on, i don't have $199 to spare...
heehaw

RobS · Mar 30, 2001

Here's another source I've used for X-10 stuff: Smarthome. I've been happy with their products and service but have not specifically checked into cameras etc. Hope this helps /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Thomas · Mar 30, 2001

Sorry to read about the problems w/JD2240.
When you say in the shop are you doing the work,and if not are you allow to help,for thats a good way to learn.

Thomas..NH /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

Thomas · Mar 30, 2001

Around these parts there just about free,and I bet at times people would be most willing to pay for one to take them.

We call them honkers,for they honk and honk right on to ya...OUCH.

Thomas..NH /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif