Re: Selecting a remote surv system

[I use solid wire <solidwire@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Wed, 17 Jan 2007 15:03:17 -0500, "John" <John-hates-spam!> wrote:

>My brother owns a small deli and he's looking to install a 4 or 5 camera
>remote surveillance system. He'd like to be able to check in on things via
>the Internet. The deli already has a DSL connection. I'm the computer guy in
>the family with pro service/repair experience under my belt. I'd like to
>help him out, hopefully keeping costs down, and point him in the right
>direction for a good system that we could install ourselves. Can anyone
>recommend a good, but not too $$$ remote surveillance system , 5 wired or
>wireless cams at most?  Thanks.


It's been my experience that off-the-shelf stuff sold at Sam's, Frys,
and Cosco are usually ripped out at a later date due to
dis-satisfaction with the quality and usability of the equipment.

I don't no what your idea of too much $$$ is, but the normal 4 channel
DVR I use is $800 wholesale. Then you need cameras, power supply, UPS,
monitor, cable, BNC fittings- etc...

You will need to specify what specs are required and supply your
definition of "too much $$$" before a reasonable suggestion can be
made regarding equipment.  What frame rate will the cams record at,
what are the storage requirements, what are the camera targets and
objectives (distance to target), what are the lighting conditions, is
a POS interface desired, do you need to allow room for future
expansion... are all questions that should be answered before
selecting equipment.

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-G