Maybe a silly question but personally write out details of purchases in a checkbook then transfer to Quicken then at tax time fill in accountants worksheet.The GF is in an office that is going paperless and she thought my paperwork was a bit much, although she admitted they are currently doing the same thing.Did the smart phones and scanning devices make a checkbook obsolete?

With most people having smart phones, it is much faster and easier to use an app to quickly pay and then transfer to your account! 

Over time that is a huge savings or added expense.Free Department of Energy Comparison ChartPunch in your local rates for the numbers to be dead on.http://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/heatcalc.xls*I have been using the Emerson Sensi Wifi Stat because it is only $120 and you can lock it so it can only be controlled by YOUR smartphone.

I am a first time investor and  looking for a comparison analysis for services offered by the turnkey providers.......like CNET review on best smartphone or any other gadget ....Thanks to bigger pockets, we have a forum and good discussions, expert opinions & suggestions.

With a smart phone, you can check the criminal history of people in NC while you are on the phone with them... a nice time saver.

There are a couple other idiosyncratic differences that escape me as I type this on my smartphone...As for pricing,  we likely will never be the lowest, but our offerings are driven by costs that create stability in pricing.  

If you have a smart phone and a laptop, you're all set to get started.

For my system, I'm having a coax drop installed with TimeWarner so the internet access to view the feeds is available with a smartphone app.

Does the guest have to install the app or have a smart phone to unlock the door?

For living in an age of electric cars, smart phones and 3D printing, it can't be technology or materials holding this back.