Alarms are like politics: everyone has a story and likes "theirs" the best,
We have a simple sys that will keep out most, but probably not the high tech pros. The hurdle a burglar would have here, is that there is only one road up and down this mountain. When there is an alarm set off on the mtnside, the local cops simply park blocking the road at the base of the mtn by the golf club, and sort out anyone coming through.
No dogs, but we do have attack cats, :p , and some serious firepower if some azzhole comes in when we are home.
Interesting site, though...am gonna check it out. The "cell phone alarm connection", in this area, is extremely pricey for both installation and monthly fee. Dunno, high tech alarms seem overkill here in hillbillyheaven. Most of the B&Es are crash and grab the TV/stereo stuff. And, if a Real Pro is coming, they are coming when you are gone to avoid confrontation and taking any damn thing(s) they want, imo.
BR,md