I have the same one and really like it.  It is great and is one of those 
things I wonder why I waited so long to buy.
73s
Butch Bussen
wa0vjr

On Mon, 16 Jun 2008, Richard 
Fiorello wrote:

> Hi Fred;
> I've been using the vip1000 made by you guessed it "talking thermostats" in
> MN.  Also I believe that if you tell them you are a handiham member they
> help with the shipping.
> Works great.
> Richard
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Fred Olver" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 6:43 PM
> Subject: Talking thermostats
>
>
> I'm looking in to buying a talking thermostat. Was wondering if any of you
> would or would not recommend a particular one and let me know???
> Thanks.
>
> Be sure to let me know who manufactures it, and where you purchased it from.
> [log in to unmask]  Fred Olver
>
>