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Summary: Un engaño
Review: Este libro no hace mas que contar que funciones de una casa pueden ser automatizadas y en ningun momento describe como se tiene que hacer y no tiene ningun diagrama de como se deberia cablear la casa para soportar este tipo de automatizaciones. Uno de los puntos mas critico para cualquiera que este pensando en instalar una LAN en su casa es como y por donde pasar los cables, en este libro no se hace ninguna mencion. Con respecto al contenido general todos los temas son tratados muy superficialmente y es poco lo que agrega que no pueda ser leido en la informacion disponible en Internet. Si usted quiere tirar plata compre este libro.
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Summary: Ready to go
Review: Gerhart's explanations are clear and concise. He has inspired me -- I'm ready to start at least 3 new home projects. Just what I needed to get started!
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Summary: Best Home Automation book, even for starters.
Review: I found this book to be very helpful for me to identify some automation projects for my home, and to get me motivated to actually do them. The book is written in an easy to understand style and explains many interesting home automation applications and techniques.
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Summary: Not worth the paper its printed on
Review: If there ever was a case for false advertising, this book takes it all the way. The back cover claims that after reading you will be able to install some of the most modern systems. This book is nothing more than a brief discussion about some of the things that can be automated in the home. The wiring that is covered in the book is juvenile at best. If I had previewed the book at a book store I most definitely would not have purchased book. Pass on this one.
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Summary: Complete Home Automation -- Why Not Get a Jump?
Review: No book, especially dealing with construction topics, can be everything to everybody. This is probably THE best on a fairly recent topic of specialization and competitiveness among the top-quality contractors.
One reviewer below says he got "7 things" out of the book. That is a great value! Even one or two are worth the price, in the commercial world! Some will get more, some less.
We particularly liked the focus of the author: Real Answers Contractors Need, Improve Profit Margins, Building Cutting Edge Security Into Homes, Automated Lighting that is both stunning and efficient, Home Theater, Flat Panel Plasma Displays ....
Includes whole chapters on plumbing, home security, entertainment, and lighting. An appendix on data communications and cable manufacturers... How many other books are out there on these subjects now?
Highly recommended, since it's a small investment in the long run.
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Summary: Not worth the money
Review: The cover sure makes it look like this is a serious book with a lot of information. Too bad that notion disappears once you open it up. If you're looking to build a smart home and plan on doing some of the work yourself, this book won't help very much. You'll get a little information, but not enough to actually do the job on your own. If you want a smart home and are willing to hire someone to do it for you, then this book will at least tell you what words to use.The best book I've read I've read so far is "Smart Homes for Dummies." It has significantly more detail and is useful for someone who wants to try to do this on their own.
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Summary: The first book I read about home automation
Review: This was the first book I picked out of the shelf to read about home automation. I found it very useful and informative. I read about 50 pages before I had to leave. I wanted to come back and buy the book. I am not sure why so many people seem to dislike this book. Anyway I consider this a good book. I am going to go back and browse through some of the other books suggested and decide which one to buy.
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Summary: The first book I read about home automation
Review: This was the first book I picked out of the shelf to read about home automation. I found it very useful and informative. I read about 50 pages before I had to leave. I wanted to come back and buy the book. I am not sure why so many people seem to dislike this book. Anyway I consider this a good book. I am going to go back and browse through some of the other books suggested and decide which one to buy.
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Summary: Not worth the paper its printed on
Review: When I purchased this book I was hoping to receive a manual discussing "Home Automation and Wiring" instead I received a mish mash of very low tech information. Out of 322 pages I found only 7 items that were remotely useful. The book has no cohesive flow, the author jumps from subject to subject. I would strongly recommend purchasing "Structured Wiring and Design Manual" by Robert N. Bucceri.
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Summary: In serious need of update
Review: With the pace home automation as been changing, this book should be considered "out of date" and hopefully soon be "out of print." While the author does seek to enlighten readers, the focus of the book is out-of-touch with main stream home automation thinking in 2002. Even the control systems referenced are no-longer near the cutting edge. While references to structured wiring still ring true, the techniques for reaching a total intregated system have changed. I was so disappointed with this book I actually returned to Amazon as I felt it could not enhance my library in any regard. As an alternative I would suggest "Home Automation for Dummies."
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