Re: DVRs

["FDR" <_remove_spam_block_rzitka@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Everywhere Man" <alarminstall@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Think about the question you just asked "Other than fps, is there
> anything else that gives you a better view for $3k?".  Ask yourself WHY
> you want cameras, and what you are trying to accomplish with them? If
> you are using them to enhance your home security then cheap is not the
> way to go. Why wouldn't you want the best resolution, or recording
> features?
> When it comes to CCTV you either purchase quality or you're just
> wasting your money.
> You asked for help in a newsgroup comprised of people who work with
> these systems day in and day out. Appreciate that they even offered a
> reply, free of charge, and before questioning their answers take a few
> moments to look at some systems they suggested.
> Odds are you will have a better understanding of your options after
> doing so, and you'll probably end up agreeing with them (and someone
> other than them turning a profit on the sale).

I'm trying to understand what someone means when they say to spend 2k to 3k
on a system vs. 1k for better picture quality.  When I asked that someone
pointed out fps, but the rest was about ftp, e-mail, networking, etc., which
as far as I can see is not about picture quality, especially if I don't use
it most of the time.

I'm not trying to be disrespectful.  I sincerely want to know what the extra
money gets you in picture quality so I can decide if it's worth it.  If it
isn't I'd rather spend the money on cameras.

>
> FDR wrote:
>> "plug" <p@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> > "FDR" <_remove_spam_block_rzitka@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> >> "alarman" <alarman2000@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> >> news:Gtd3g.36916$iU2.16439@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> >>>
>> >>>> I'm looking to get a DVR and hook up some outdoor home secuirty
>> >>>> cameras
>> >>>> to
>> >>>> it.  Image quality is very important, as is the ability to set areas
>> >>>> for motion detection within each camera feed (if possible) as well
>> >>>> as
>> >>>> the ability to connect over the internet.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> I've been trying to research over the internet but there's so many
>> >>>> different dvr products and so little information on-line.  I feel
>> >>>> like
>> >>>> I am unable to find a good product that will do what I want.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Is there a good resource to look at?  A particular brand or two that
>> >>>> is
>> >>>> reliable and good?  A respectable on-line store?
>> >>>>
>> >>>> I've seen a brand called Clover that might be ok but not much
>> >>>> information.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Also, was looking to do this for less than a $1000.
>> >>>
>> >>> You might find a package at a discount store for around $1000, but
>> >>> since
>> >>> image quality is important, you'll need to beef up your budget two or
>> >>> three times.
>> >>> js
>> >>
>> >> Depends on ones perception of image quality I suppose.  What does the
>> >> extra $2k get you?
>> >
>> > email, ftp, or grps notification/ remote archive capacity.  more fps
>> > per
>> > channel.
>> > triplex or better operations,  real time viewing.
>>
>> Other than fps, is there anything else that gives you a better view for
>> $3k?
>