Comparison discussion: ISY-26 and Ocelot

[Mark Sanctuary]

Lets discuss the differences and similarities between the Ocelotand the SY-26.

[Algorithm]

Well, I've been an Ocelot user for many years (am I the only one here? ), but haven't yet used an ISY. I do look forward to it, though, and will certainly be able to provide a lot more comparison information when I have.

 

ISY and Ocelot are, I think, not so much competitors as complementary, so I'd really like to approach it from that perspective. I think they would make an excellent combination.

[Mark Sanctuary]

Did you jump on the Smarthome 20% discount offer and get an ISY?

[Algorithm]

You know, that's a real sore spot! I've had a lot of difficulty with Smarthome (Hey, I think Digger can relate to that).

 

I had been placing items in my basket over the last week, and was just waiting on an e-mail communication to decide about one more item.

 

So, I went last night to the Smarthome site, and tried to check out with the items already in the basket. I entered the discount code, which it accepted, and showed the appropriate discount. But when I got to the actual checkout, it kept giving me an error and wouldn't let me proceed. This has nothing to do with using a discount code; it's an error I've seen on their site before. I tried calling, but naturally they were already closed. Oh well, my fault I suppose, for leaving it so late in the evening!

 

But I do know the code worked, and others have confirmed that. So I hope everyone else who tried was able to get a nice 20% discount!

 

Anyway, it may take a little longer, but I'm hopeful of there being an ISY in my future .

[Mark Sanctuary]

Gosh you might call them on Monday and plead your case...they just might let you get the 20% off still.

[ctviggen1]

I have an ocelot (which I no longer use). I haven't been able to use my ISY yet, but I think it would be better if only because you can put it anywhere on your network. It doesn't have to sit near the computer (and neither does the ocelot, once it's programmed, but to program it you hove to get it near the computer). I'm also starting to move toward fewer x10 components.