Hi Barry, Depends on how expensive the non-talking system is. I am not familiar with current prices, but we paid 995 pounds for the whole system, which also included the light sensors, a Braille overlay for the control panel, and so excellent tuition on the system after it was fitted. All the best -- Computer Room Services: the long cane for blind computer users. Telephone Voice: +44(0)1438 742286, Fax/BBS: +44(0)1438 759589 mobile: +44(0)7956 334938, Email: Steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Web site: http://www.comproom.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Barry Sent: 29 July 2005 08:40 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: intruder alarms Hi Steve It sounds like a great system. I presume it is more expensive than a none talking system - Was it considerably more? Barry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2005 9:49 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: intruder alarms Hi Barry, This is where a talking system like the Smart system I wrote about in an earlier message helps. It speaks everything, including setting the clock, zone activation/deactivation, doors opening/closing, it is a great system, and nice for me to play with <Smile>. All the best -- Computer Room Services: the long cane for blind computer users. Telephone Voice: +44(0)1438 742286, Fax/BBS: +44(0)1438 759589 mobile: +44(0)7956 334938, Email: Steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Web site: http://www.comproom.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Barry Sent: 28 July 2005 10:01 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: intruder alarms Hi Derek I've come across two keypad types on alarm systems: One being the simple telephone keypad and the other being two rows of numbers. Both of these have been easy to set and turn off. However, they get a little complicated when you want to turn certain zones off and have the rest of the alarm on. I think the best thing to do is either to buy a simple one or to go somewhere where you can have a play around with one. Barry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Derek Hornby" <derek.hornby_uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: "access-uk" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 11:35 PM Subject: [access-uk] intruder alarms Hi all Does anyone have any experience operating an intruder alarm system? I am wondering how easy they're to set if one is blind visually impaired. I mean the control panel, are the buttons like a phone, so one just keys in a code to set, then another code to turn off, is that right. 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