Home security systems? A joke? Worth it? Which one?

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I just got a new job that's going to make me travel like crazy. So, in essence, my pint-size condo is going to be left ungaurded by all of my 140 lbs. I've been thinking about getting a monitored home security system like ADT or Brinks installed. What do you all think about this stuff? I've got no experience in this domain, so any insights are totally appreciated. Also, some other companies would be cool - even local to Austin, TX.

Thanks,

Oh yeah, I've got insurance on the place, so I'm not too too paranoid about losing everything - though the $500 deductable sucks. I'm most worried about someone jacking personal stuff - computer hard drive, documents, etc.