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