I have their top model that will do all systems, feedback is great, only had 
it a year and the batteries that came with it are still going so I can't 
talk for battery life beyond that but it's easy to use, the CD made it easy 
to figure out. I really like it.
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From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, October 25, 2013 6:10 PM
Subject: Re: to - talking thermostats


> As you've seen from others,  the VIP from talkingthermostats.com is the
> way to go.  There are several models depending on if you are running a
> standard system, heat pump, or some other configuration.
>
> All controls speak and  it will talk you through the programing steps.
>  comes with and audio cd of the instruction manual.   Fully battery
> powered and uses no power from the system.  4 double A batteries last me
> 2 years.   No  RF ever gets into the unit 160 - 10 meters  up to a KW.
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
>
> On 10/25/2013 5:00 PM, Gary Lee wrote:
>> general opinion, usability, and manufacturer, model# and ordering info.
>>
>> Never messed with one of these before,.  Just always used the old claw =
>> type with notches cut with a pocket knife to indicate 60, 70, etc.
>>
>> Gary Lee
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>> On Oct 25, 2013, at 4:49 PM, John Miller <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>>> What kind of info, I got one about a year ago and love it. So far it's =
>> just=20
>>> running the heat but I'm hoping to hook the AC to it as well at some =
>> point.
>>> ----- Original Message -----=20
>>> From: "Gary Lee" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Friday, October 25, 2013 4:34 PM
>>> Subject: to - talking thermostats
>>> =20
>>> =20
>>>> Need to get one of these now.  Any info on the available units is =3D
>>>> appreciated.
>>>> =20
>>>> =20
>>>> Gary Lee
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