Nest: 3rd Generation #GadgetGeek

Nest is at it again with another update -- this time to the hardware itself.  I bought in on this device when the then-slimmer Nest v2.0 was released and, despite its relatively high cost, I've been a very pleased customer ever since.

But what about this latest hardware update?  Is it enough to finally get *you* to buy a so-called "smart thermostat"?  As much as I love my Nest, if you weren't compelled to buy a Nest before, then I would say..... not...

Nest v2.0: Taking the Plunge #GadgetGeek

This week we replaced our home's 18 year old HVAC with a brand new system.  Since I didn't feel like that was enough expense already I also took the plunge on the $249 Nest thermostat (version 2).  As part of my review of the Nest's current bag of tricks I've revisited some of the "missing features" I called out in a post 8 months ago...