Re: Re: Geovision Question

["Raymond Kelly" <raymondtkelly@xxxxxxxxx>]

My issues are based only on the commercial viability of providing
Geovision
to Clients. I tried 2 and chucked in towel. One of the cards was faulty -
bad batch apparently and then they introduced this usb key thing, and had
problems with the PC's .
My own system works fine.
But if I think how much time I have spent on my own 'working' system!!
Don't get me wrong I love it and if I had a penny for everyone who has seen
my set up - GV650 and wanted same I give them a blank look cause I don't
want to do it for other people, cause they don't realise what's involved
but
I do.
I just got drawn into so many issues which were mainly around the PC that
it
sits on which you have to get drawn in to get the thing working, then no
matter how the PC is set up the Client can always go in there and do stuff.
For me to supply a PC get it configured and working and firewalled etc -
the
actual labour cost etc. The sums don't add up.
On the other hand would like to hear from pepe's who have a commercial
model
working for supplying and installing CCTV systems based on Geovision.

On 23/01/07, Paul Gale <groups@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>   Ray - I'm not sure I understand your comments about reliability etc
-
> In the 4-5 years that I've been running Geovision systems (from the
> 650 card to the current 1240), I've never once had an issue with
> reliabilty of the system or recording. I have had a couple of overlay
> issues relating to a graphics card but nothing that prevented or
> stopped recording etc. I've just found it rock solid. I've not heard
> of other users with major problems either (on this list anyway). I've
> been running on a dedicated XP install all that time - nothing else
> installed on that PC though.
>
> Were the 'tweaks' you mentioned purely config and camera setup type
> issues?
>
> I can understand your points about reselling though - I guess you
> really need to sell a support contract with the cheap-ish hardware to
> cover your costs and make money, especially if you are expected to
> maintain the system and it's settings day to day?
>
> The cheap-ish nature (and fully featured software) is one of the main
> reasons it's so popular with HAers I guess.
>
> --- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx <ukha_d%40yahoogroups.com>, "Raymond
Kelly"
> <raymondtkelly@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > I've got Geovision myself AND installed for a Client in 2 diverse
> locations.
> > Basically I won't install for someone else, as its a low value
item
> running
> > on an environment that is by its nature inherently unstable and
you
> have no
> > control over.
> > Its fine for your own use and I love it with 6 camera's outside,
> but I have
> > basically lost money with the client installs. I was forever
logging
> > remotely to tweak etc.
> > I don't beleive CCTV systems should run a PC as they have to be
> rock solid
> > black box type stuff
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Ray
> >
> >
> > On 23/01/07, ab_mc_uk <andy.ontheroad@...> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi
> > >
> > > I know there are some very experienced Geovision users on
this
> forum
> > > and I have a couple of Geovision related questions:
> > >
> > > 1. I know that there is a web interface for Geovision, but
what I
> > > ahven't been able to find out is if it will control the DVR
> > > functioanlity as well as basic camera viewing. I want to be
able
> to
> > > remotely connect to a system, search through recordings (say
the
> last
> > > weeks worth) and then play back sections - all just using
IE. Is
> this
> > > possible?
> > >
> > > 2. What is the technical support service like if you
encounter a
> > > problem? I need to know I/my client can get support when
needed.
> > >
> > > Many thanks in advance.
> > >
> > > Andy
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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> >
>
>
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