NewbieAtlanta

Jasper, Well, I figured this wouldn't be cheap and look at it as an investment in peace of mind. To you questions: Lighting is decent, thought not great. Typical lightbulb lighting. I have cable for internet, so I think it should be ok. I would like to do continous recording and be ablt to hold about 1 week. I will install myself to (hopefully) save money. Ok for camera's to be seen, would prefer dome, just for low profile look. Thanks for the help.

I am hoping to be able to stay under 2k for the system, but can go up if needed to 3k.

I am looking to install a 6 camera system in my house to be able to view the childcare provider and my daughter to make sure both are safe. I would also like to be able to view (streaming) the cameras online and record for reference. I like the idea of not having to load software on the remote computer, just ip in, but am confused after reading many messages and looking at DVR's. I am not looking to break the bank, but want to have a decent system that will allow me to see what is going on over the net. Does anyone have any suggestions on the best way to set up my system and products to use. I was leaning towards a DVR as a nice, clean solution, but based on a demo of the Sanyo 3506/3009, I am thinking that DVR's aren't going to offer the internet viewing motion I would like. It was very choppy and actually annoying to have to have the refresh every 2 seconds along with a beep. Are there any DVR solutions that have streaming video or the capability? Also, what about affordable zoom camera's or PTZ cameras? Help!