G0HWC Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Hi all, I would like some advice on buying a DVR to setup up a home security system. I have been hunting the MINEFIELD of DVR's and just want to make sure I don't end up buying a box of junk. I have been looking at the Procom 8 ch DVR with 1 TB HD Here is a link to it http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320921369058 I would like to have access to it via the net and also allow limited access to it via my website and use both PTZ and fixed cams. So is this a good buy or is there something else members think would sute my needs better ? Paul Live video from my truck http://www.truckcam.tv My Ham radio hobbie http://www.g0hwc.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Can you think of any high end anything you would go to eBay for? securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G0HWC Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 OK here is a link to them off of Ebay ! http://www.prokamcctv.com/digital-video-recorders.html Live video from my truck http://www.truckcam.tv My Ham radio hobbie http://www.g0hwc.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew.brough Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 There are a lot of junk dvrs around. The one you have looked at is by far from the most spectacular in the world but there are plenty of them and similar from a number of suppliers. What is the most you are prepared to pay for one? 73s www.securitywarehouse.co.uk/catalog/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixwheeledbeast Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 What PTZ's and protocols? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G0HWC Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 Only looking to pay up to around £200 The PTZ is: PELCO-D,PELCO-P Compatible with saved Presets and Camera Cruise Control What made me pick this one out was the quote: D1 recording on every channel Live video from my truck http://www.truckcam.tv My Ham radio hobbie http://www.g0hwc.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew.brough Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Tbh at £200 mark all products in that price range aren't going to be staggeringly different in terms of quality. They are built to a price. I wouldn't expect the earth. Someone here might have a particular favourite but it is a case that you get what you pay for and £200 is at the very low end of the scale in dvr terms. Better than a VHS tape though. www.securitywarehouse.co.uk/catalog/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixwheeledbeast Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Tbh at £200 mark all products in that price range aren't going to be staggeringly different in terms of quality. They are built to a price. I wouldn't expect the earth. Someone here might have a particular favourite but it is a case that you get what you pay for and £200 is at the very low end of the scale in dvr terms. Better than a VHS tape though.Exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Just Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 There is much more to quality of image than resolution too securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I pay more than £200 trade for an 8 channel DVR so anything retailing at £200 with that spec is either a bargain or just to good to be true. I reckon the latter of those would be the closest to the truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew.brough Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I pay more than £200 trade for an 8 channel DVR so anything retailing at £200 with that spec is either a bargain or just to good to be true. I reckon the latter of those would be the closest to the truth You sceptic! www.securitywarehouse.co.uk/catalog/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 You sceptic! LOL! Well it could be a bargain and it just costs £200 to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G0HWC Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 Many thanks for all the comments. I decided to move away from the cheaper end of the market on Ebay and got myself. LJD COLOSSUS Series Embedded Net DVR 16ch and 2x ultra 8 speed domes x22 by american dynamic I should get it all some time next week and am looking forward to getting my head round it for programming. I am sure I will be back with setup questions Paul Live video from my truck http://www.truckcam.tv My Ham radio hobbie http://www.g0hwc.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 The cameras sound ok securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G0HWC Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 And the DVR ? Live video from my truck http://www.truckcam.tv My Ham radio hobbie http://www.g0hwc.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 never used one. Maybe some on here have. so no comment im afraid. securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Why dont you look for a decent used DVR? Id much rather drive a used proper car than a new tooty car. Quite often people upgrade from a four way machine to an eight or eight to a sixteen etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 As a commercially available DVR i rate the current siemans stuff. securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G0HWC Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 Why dont you look for a decent used DVR? Id much rather drive a used proper car than a new tooty car. Quite often people upgrade from a four way machine to an eight or eight to a sixteen etc Thats what I have done ! This is the DVR manual http://www.adata.co.uk/support/documents/ColossusDVRManual.pdf Paul Live video from my truck http://www.truckcam.tv My Ham radio hobbie http://www.g0hwc.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 As a commercially available DVR i rate the current siemans stuff. Why? Genuine question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Why? Genuine question I think the vectis is an impressive bit of kit. Dear granted but solid and very flexible. securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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