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Has anyone tried the new GE Simon XT, yet?

I see that they've introduced it. I looks sharp. From the specs, it looks like it might be a good "entry level" system for those only needing/wanting basic property protection.

I'll probably get a kit to bench test, but I thought I'd ask here to see if anyone might have some hands-on feedback or insight on nifty new features.

not yet, how do you like the GE systems overall? I am not to familiar with them.

I haven't worked with GE stuff much, either.

I'm familiar with their sensor applications book, which is a pretty decent resource even if you don't use GE systems or sensors.

I looked briefly at the previous Simon stuff and I didn't care for it... mainly because it was about as ugly as a sack full of a-holes.

Ademco Lynx looks okay and works well, but I hate it. Flimsy as a fruit roll-up.

I recently saw some marketing stuff from GE about their new Simon XT system. It looks nice, which will help with customers.

I'd love to find something *well constructed* with *good features* ... and if it *looks nice* to boot, then I'll be happier than a kitten with a basket full of yarn.

I guess I'll have to get one to bench test, either way.. but I was hoping someone here might have some feedback, one way or the other.

Seems like I am the only person that has a problem with the Simon systems. When they take a chimp to a show and let him program the panel to show how easy it is, something is wrong. Most GE systems provide very minimal security.

Welcome to the board . WAS.

I never have used the Simon or any similar system for that matter, I have considered the Ademco (Honeywell) lynx, but have yet to install any. how do you feel about them?

I like the Visonic stuff, except for the fact that it is so ugly.

It has a solid feel to it, quick and easy install, simple programming, nice features, etc. -- it is just so ....UGLY looking.

A little late on the response, but. Ademco is the only systems I use.

They are a lot less problematic. I have customers who have had a lynx system in their house and have had to change nothing except for batteries for 10 years.