Re: Fushion DVR

["Just Looking" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Please Google Microsoft Windows XP Embedded. You'll notice links like this
one: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_XP_Embedded Windows XP Embedded is
a stable OS that many DVRs use successfully (as well as gaming machines in
Vegas). I have never had an issue with an XP Embedded system. There are DVRs
that use another type of OS. Linux (like March networks or Dallmeier) or
UNIX (like Rapid Eye) or their own OS (like Dedicated Micros).

"Ned" <nedhart@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I googled Fusion DVR from Honeywell. From what I have read, it appears
to run a Windows O/S. I think this is fine for browsing the Internet
but I am surprised it is being used for security applications
considering the less than stellar reputaion for stability and security
of the MS Windows O/S.  Do these Fusion DVRs have an established
customer base and good track record?

thanks



On Jan 30, 7:11 pm, "Just Looking" <nos...@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> So I am trying to price out a Fusion DVR for a customer with an existing
> Honeywell access control connection. I am going through the pricing and
find
> SKU for the Pentium D dual core and 512 MB upgrade. What a bargain!
$1500.00
> to have it installed at the factory and $2k to install it aftermarket on
> your own. This is the retail pricing of course. I get so sick of DVR
> manufacturers pricing stuff like this (and hard drives especially) with
> beyond ridiculous markups. These manufacturers have to know this stupid
> pricing limits their market. I had one Honeywell engineer remark that
sales
> of the Fusion and Rapid Eye DVRs were "brisk" at more than a hundred units
a
> month. The over the counter boys have a different take. At ADI they say
> they've never even seen one, let alone sold one. Well I thought I'd try
> Anixter or Northern Video to check their pricing. Not so fast, Honeywell
> Video sells direct or through ADI only. I always considered an AD Intellex
> Ultra about the highest priced box DVR around. Seems like a pumped up
Fusion
> could give them a run for their money.