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Sure. ADT quoted me around $500 for equipment, but tag on a $48/mth monitoring service for 3 yrs. Equipment used is PowerMax, which I think originates from Israel but now quite popular in US and Europe. So cost over 3 years is over $2K. My experience with Cisco is less than pleasant. First, the sales person didn't turn up for first appointment. Then, he gave a quote less than $2k. Then, after a few weeks he's no longer working there. Then the new chaps that came said the first quote should be disregarded as the system proposed was completely not suitable or appropriate, and indicated a quote of $10k!!!!!! (no monitoring service). Cisco uses GE equipment, and doesn't force you to sign up for monitoring service. Any other feedback on security systems would be much appreciated.

Hi - I'm finishing up home reno for my 3-storey terrace house. Have been talking to both ADT and Certis Cisco about home security systems. With ADT, equipment is cheap if you sign up for 3 yr monitoring package. Cisco's equipment is expensive, and monitoring service is slightly cheaper. Also, the proposals from both companies are a little different... eg. ADT proposed curtain sensors (photobeam) for bedroom window while Cisco suggested wireless magnetic contact. Which company is better? Thanks in advance for sharing your experience!