A Note on Cheap Systems

“There is hardly a product of our culture that someone cannot make a little worse and sell for a little less, and the one who puts price above all other considerations is the natural prey of this man.”

John Ruskin (1819-1900)


Ruskin’s words were true in the 19th century, and they are equally true today. We appreciate the time that you have invested in looking through our catalog. You have probably looked at some of our competitors’ as well. You may have noticed that there are some very cheap driveway alarms on the market right now. Do not be confused. There is a great diff erence in quality between the cheap systems and those by Dakota Alert. Many of the cheap systems are not meant to be used outside, and will not hold up out in the elements. Many of our current customers started out with cheap systems, but switched to Dakota Alert after experiencing the frustration of having an unreliable system.

Dakota Alert is a leader in the driveway alarm industry. While there are many Johnny-come-latelies out there, Dakota Alert is here for the long run. With our new 3000 Series and MURS Alert™ technology, we will be setting the standard for range and performance for years to come. We will not sacrifice quality in an attempt to reduce price,and we do not expect our customers to settle for anything but the best.