kotters Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 Obviously the HC800 is the ultimate. But honestly what should I go with as I have the following in my project... 5 dimmers1 card access relay1 kwikset lockDSC IT100 integration 2 HC200Bs on home entertainment systems1 sr2501 sr 150I might get a few more dimmers, buttons and another relay and that's me. Will HC250 keep me happy for next 5 years or should cough up for 800?"
AceOfSpades Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 You are already considering add more dimmers in the future. Poney-Up the mulahhh, and get the HC-800.
kotters Posted June 25, 2012 Author Posted June 25, 2012 But if I didnt add dimmers... 250 should be good?
AJ_ Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 I'm running 1.8 and a lot more than you are on a HC-300 without any issues. At least 20 dimmers, HDMI matrix, 4 zones of audio, thermostats. From what I've read here, simply upgrading to 2.0 will put me in a much better performance area. Please correct me if I'm wrong.I think you can get the HC-250 for now, although I'm not sure how it compares to the HC-300. I'm assuming it's better since it's newer.
thecodeman Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 2.0 will slow down on-screen in my experiences on a 300 coming from QT nav on 1.8, same for same.The 250 is much better than the 300, just has less IO. The 800 is better again than the 250.
kotters Posted June 26, 2012 Author Posted June 26, 2012 This is from my dealer... What does the HC200b have?HC300C = 300 MHz embedded processorHC250 = 1Ghz full blown processor (I think it’s an Intel atom)HC1000 = 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processorHC800 = 1.8 GHz Processor (again I think it’s also an Intel atom)Why not just add an HC1000?
kotters Posted June 26, 2012 Author Posted June 26, 2012 found this. very helpful!! To clarify, in case it has not been. The 200/300 will not have any noticeable performance difference given the same configurations on both.However on the 800/250 comparison, the 800 will be noticeably faster as it has a faster processor than the 250. They are not the same hardware configuration. I have been told the 250 is 3-4 times faster then the 200b/300c and the 800 is 40% faster then the HC-1000 was and has on screen navigator.Honestly if you are buying equipment right now, spend the money and get the 800 or 250 as it is a significant increase in performance, and the recommendation is to not update a 300/200 master beyond 2.1.1. The rule of thumb is a 250 for a small one/two room project, 800 for everything else.
Matt Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 I would go with the HC-800. That Controller "just rocks"
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