affordable home security system

[DMZ]

Does any one know what is the best affordable security system? What I
have
in mind is, a simple motion triggered system that records for 10 or 15
minutes
after it is triggered., for as long as there is someone movement in
the room.
I can record to a regular VHS system or to a hard drive. This is just
for one room. ..Thanks

 

[Jakes452]

If your a DIYer be sure to closey investigate (primarily if you buy online
from anyone using this newgroup) any of the alarm sellers. You wouldnt
want to buy from someone whose sideline is understanding your alarm system
for the purpose of exploiting it later by knowing your codes or maintenance
access numbers. They could call up your alarm and do any number of things
to disable it or render it ineffective without your knowledge..ever.

Be wary of those who do not have a brick and mortar store. When I was
shopping and using this newsgroup some online dealers advertised a ASA
certification with a picture of a ASA eblem shown on their website. It
gives a good first impression but when you look into it you find out that it
was nothing more then some....guy.... creating a website to supposedly post
complaints, with no entrys of complaints or followthru. It was analagous to
someone flashing a police badge that turns out to be fake.

The ASA moniker is a badge without any accreditation and surely this is
misleading and a scam to decieve honest buyers.

Some of the free advice you get is not because of someones unselfish need to
make the world a better place to live. Most are giving you advice on the
hope of getting a sale or...."other" information. Listen but dont act on
the advice until you can confirm or gain some trust in the source by
researching them.

Sometimes you can learn a lot about sellers by plugging in email address or
screenname into a Google search of past news postings. Highly recommend
that....you will be shocked what you find. You will be surprized at what
you find out bout some offering to outfit your alarm. This is a very
unregulated online business, and especially risky for something as important
as your home security.

good luck.