Electronic dog doors for a large dog. What's best?

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I've got a lab who could use an electronic dog door as the winds out here make the regular dog door not very comfortable for us. It's really hard to find good info on these doors and I was hoping a satisfied customer could tell me what's good.
Not spending over $1K per Plexidoor. I saw PetSafe and High Tech but that's only three brands and I've heard some are electronic, some RFID, and might even be another way to get the "auto" ones to open. 
This will go in a "people" door--cannot go in a wall or non-existent sliding glass door. Does need to be large (for a long-legged 55 pound dog). 
Links appreciated.
I realize this will be over $100 for the door and that a special collar will be needed and could require pro installation. I understand the door I probably need could be more like $300, so I'm not expecting a $50 electronic door, but $500 and up is way too much.
Should be something more reasonably priced that works decently out there.
Do NOT tell me to Google or such. Been there, done that, looking for guidance from someone with actual knowledge about the product.

firstam2008 · Accepted Answer

Wow, no help for you so far. One thing that occurs to me is to look for local contractors, possibly through a Petsmart or Petco or such, who install dog doors and see what they have available and what kind of warranty they offer. Especially in this economy, I think if a local businessman has to have some responsibility for the product quality he will carry something decent. You'll know the price up front that way. Also maybe someone in the pet stores would know of a good one to use. 
I see ONLINE Petsmart has a fourth brand of dog door: Power Pet. That one is nearly $400, so that may be more than you want to spend.
That one says it works with ultrasound at Petsmart.
I'm also tolerating the flapping in the wind of the regular pet door. I've wondered if I should try a different type as well.

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Electronic dog doors for a large dog. What's best?

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