NVR Vs. DVR

[washregal]

I currently have a DVR system that I am not happy with at all - fades in and out - at times needs to be reset to pick up the camaras remotely time after time.. Hard drives require replacement and never work for back up. Is there a recomendation for a Hybrid NVR - that I can get higher quality resolution, email notifications, and cloud based back up that wont cost me an arm and a leg? I want to still use my analog camaras - dont see that as a valid expenditure at this time..

 

[soapy]

I picked up a 8 camera analog HD system at sams for $350 that will do all the things you want. There are many others to choose from.

 

[mjwalsh]

I currently have a DVR system that I am not happy with at all - fades in and out - at times needs to be reset to pick up the camaras remotely time after time.. Hard drives require replacement and never work for back up. Is there a recomendation for a Hybrid NVR - that I can get higher quality resolution, email notifications, and cloud based back up that wont cost me an arm and a leg? I want to still use my analog camaras - dont see that as a valid expenditure at this time..

washregal & others,

Based on almost 2 years of having a portion of over 20 total cameras on a Blue Iris NVR software based solution ... it seems like there is a potential to do what you are looking for. It does require IP cameras (prices have come down) & you have to make sure there is high bandwidth everywhere on your network including whatever storage you put on the cloud. I see potential for selectively letting law enforcement &/or even media remote instant access via the Internet once a file clip & area is narrowed down & on the cloud. Analog has a very serious trade-off when it comes to video quality IMHO.

As a possible related side note: Just a short distance from us SE of Mandan there seems to be a technology battle in terms of video evidence in some serious "back & forth" between Dakota Access Pipeline protestors & construction workers, the farming & ranching community & sometimes outnumbered law enforcement. Even some reporters have felt extreme danger.

mike walsh www.kingkoin.com

 

[MEP001]

Your hard drive problems shouldn't be an issue is you're using ones made for a DVR. If you are and you're still having high failure, go with a different brand.

There are more customizable options with IP cameras and an NVR, but you'll end up paying a lot more than you will for a DVR package. How much detail do you need?

 

[JMMUSTANG]

Check out Sams Club Auction
Lorex 16-Channel Surveillance System with 8 High-Definition 720p Cameras & 1TB Hard Drive
Current bid on the one closing in 43 minutes is $253 plus shipping.

http://auctions.samsclub.com/coresearch/product/view/sku/sku20635002/

 

[pgrzes]

I have a qsee 720 system and a Lorex 1080p system at my wash now. I wouldnt go with a 720 system. The difference between the 2 is big. And now the costs of the 1080's are down. I bought the Lorex last year around black Friday when a bunch of us got them, and am hoping I can get another one this year. I think it was $750 for a 16 camera setup.

 

[Randy]

Check out Sams Club Auction
Lorex 16-Channel Surveillance System with 8 High-Definition 720p Cameras & 1TB Hard Drive
Current bid on the one closing in 43 minutes is $253 plus shipping.

http://auctions.samsclub.com/coresearch/product/view/sku/sku20635002/

Why would you want to buy a camera system that’s obsolete right out of the box, 720P resolution? 1080P HD is the only way to go. The bullet cameras are nice, but the only problem is they can be pushed up, been there done that. Go with a ball type camera they can’t be push up out of the way.

 

[MEP001]

720p is fine if you just want to check on the wash with your smartphone, so hardly obsolete and certainly a lot cheaper than full 1080p.

I caught and identified many people with 320 x 244 res recording, even got one sent to prison for 26 years.

 

[JMMUSTANG]

Randy I agree.
But if he needs some camera's for general overall viewing and he's limited because of cost it's not a bad system.

 

[DiamondWash]

I have been using Alibi Cameras along with a Hybrid DVR from Supercircuits.com when choosing a Security Camera System use 1080p not 720 or 960h yes it maybe costly but damage claims and incidents cost alot more.

 

[sparkey]

I have been using Alibi Cameras along with a Hybrid DVR from Supercircuits.com when choosing a Security Camera System use 1080p not 720 or 960h yes it maybe costly but damage claims and incidents cost alot more.

I second the Alibi HD-TVI cameras and hybrid DVR. They are reasonably priced and crystal clear. These DVR's are actually of capable of Recording all channels at 30FPS or real time. Look at the specs on the cheap sams club dvrs and others. You will find that most of them can't record at that fine of resolution.

 

[cwguy.com]

I currently have a DVR system that I am not happy with at all - fades in and out - at times needs to be reset to pick up the camaras remotely time after time.. Hard drives require replacement and never work for back up. Is there a recomendation for a Hybrid NVR - that I can get higher quality resolution, email notifications, and cloud based back up that wont cost me an arm and a leg? I want to still use my analog camaras - dont see that as a valid expenditure at this time..

I almost purchased this camera.... http://amzn.to/2dEEDiA These are $120 have wifi, built in storage (sd card) and free live streaming. You can also use it with blue iris and they sell their own NVR. $90 http://amzn.to/2eM4FkW

Actually looking at it.... I was going to purchase 4x 3mp version. http://amzn.to/2ezHayU $650 or $180 a piece.

I have had problems with computers and hard drives over the years.... I understand. I would also not purchase a dvr to be honest it is old tech. I also prefer wired systems not wifi.

Just a side note: If you are looking for a DVR or NVR hard drive you are looking for something like a WD Purple drive. You can read about the drive.... they are supposedly different. http://amzn.to/2ezHVrY