Time to Spend some Money

[theAberdeenKid]

Okay I've gotten allot of gift certificates for AutomatedOutlet.com. So I've got about $300 to spend, while not a tremendous budget I think I could get something pretty cool. I have been thinking of a couple of things such as
HVAC
http://www.automatedoutlet.com/customer/pr...4&cat=85&page=1
Ocelot
http://www.automatedoutlet.com/customer/pr...0&cat=87&page=1
Cameras
http://www.automatedoutlet.com/customer/pr...0&cat=73&page=1
Or perhaps I could start my whole house audio?

The problem is I can't make up my mind. I'm sure there are other items I'm not thinking about...So any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[BraveSirRobbin]

If you wind up getting the Ocelot remember that it requires a PSC05 or TW523 power line interface for controlling X-10 devices.

Also, there are other modules you may want to consider getting with it such as a digital input/output module (SECU16).

 

[PaulH]

For $300.00 you could buy a friend for oh. . . say 3 months!
Just think! Someone to call and discuss your HA ideas with!
Someone who will say " Go for it!" and not ask "And just HOW MUCH is this new toy going to cost US?!"

I'm here for ya, Buddy!

 

[Squintz]

That sounded a little G.... If it were me i would save that $300 until martin get in his 3way z-wave wall switches. Or second i would buy a good Quality camera that wakes awesome pictures in very low light. Third would be the ocelot but only to be able to say that i have one. I probably wouldnt actually use it.

 

[PaulH]

Nah, just could use the money!

What you got against an Ocelot?
(Once you try one you'll never go back.)

 

[AutomatedOutlet]

Well,

As far as new project ideas, etc., I'm having a lot of fun with some of my new camera stuff. It amazes me what you can now do with them and how low price a lot of this stuff has become.

 

[theAberdeenKid]

Martin,
What type of cameras are you using and what are you doing with them? If I was going to use them for security what esle would I need to record the action beside the cameras.