For those not aware the 2gig panel fully supports scenes in zwave, you can easily add you own sensors and program them, you can get them new for half the cost of a distributor’s site.
The current firmware is 1.9.6
The 2GIG panel supports secondary touch screen panels (TS1) now (v1.8 and higher)
There are many Central Stations that monitor month to month no contract the 2GIG panels:
The new 3G Verizon CDMA and 3G HPSA cellular modules are out . ($97)
2GIG is discontinuing the 2G GSM1-GSM7 cellular modules as AT&T/T-Mobile are dismantling their 2G spectrum. All current GSM modules installed/purchased before 12/12 will no longer be functional when the 2G networks are no more.
See DEMO v1.9.6:
http://2gig.com/templates/2gig_1.5.7/2Gig_Web_Large.swf
Here are the 2GIG programming and Installation Manuals:
http://www.2gig.com/dealer-materials/installation-guides
2GIG DIY support forums are here:
Hope this all helps you.