redneck6497

Theres a few DVRs out there which have remote video browser apps that work on Macs, using java or maybe quicktime (? not sure about that 100% though) and even Jpeg push. Take a look at these guys for example: Though thats a PC DVR and looks like you want a Standalone. But you know the others will still work on a mac, just install Fusion and XP inside that then put the DVR app on start up .. if its a webpage, save the loading page as a .HTA and add that to the start up .. make it load in full screen also. Shortcut to that Virtual PC and call it DVR or whatever you want to name it. Just an example, I use Virtual Box but for Mac seems Fusion is better. This is true. I use Fusion and bootcamp. If wouldn't be any issue, just more of an inconvenience. Also, I spoke to the folks at ICRealtime, and maybe at some point in the future they will be working on some Mac stuff. The thing I am more concerned with than anything else is the quality of the security solution. I want the best hardware (cameras and DVR) for the money (who doesn't ) . I am trying to stay within about 6000.00 for a 10 camera system. I also want the ability to send motion based alarms to an FTP site just in case the physical security of the DVR is compromised. Interestingly enough, it sounds like you can put off site another computer with the ICRealtime stuff and remotely stream ALL video in order to have a second copy of everything.

You can use encoders and analog cameras That's true. What kind of card do you have to get if you want to do a 16 channel?

I guess one thing that's sort of prohibitive is the extra cost of IP cameras in that solution.

I'm in South Carolina. I think that as far as the cabling its pretty much whatever I want to put in at this point. The ethernet cable would probably be a little less expensive, no? This is for my residence. One of the downsides for the ICRealtime DVR (for me at least) is the fact it doesn't work with anything but IE (remote view). I use macs mostly.

Hi all, I am new to this board. I am working with a local security vendor who has recommended the ICRealtime Max 16 channel DVR, and 7 ICR300 cameras (for outside). What is everyone's impression of the hardware? I don't know a lot about CCTV, and want to make sure I don't make a mistake. Futhermore, am I making a mistake not going with a hybrid IP/Analog camera DVR? Thanks for your help.