GalaxyBoy
Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Does anyone have experience with the Nest Thermostat? For those not familiar with it, this is the smart thermostat by the former Apple employee who was instrumental in the design of the iPod and the first three generations of iPhone. I'm impressed by the look and feel of the Nest, having played with the one on display at my local big-box store, and I think it will save me money.
For anyone who actually has the Nest, does it really save you money? What was (or will be) the payback period?
And finally, what's the difference between the first and second generations, besides the look of the design (2G is thinner) and the fact that the 2G is compatible with more types of HVAC systems than the first? Otherwise, it looks like the 1G has similar, if not identical, functionality and it's quite a bit cheaper. The 2G is currently going for $249 and the 1G for $179.
For anyone who actually has the Nest, does it really save you money? What was (or will be) the payback period?
And finally, what's the difference between the first and second generations, besides the look of the design (2G is thinner) and the fact that the 2G is compatible with more types of HVAC systems than the first? Otherwise, it looks like the 1G has similar, if not identical, functionality and it's quite a bit cheaper. The 2G is currently going for $249 and the 1G for $179.