I'm planning on getting the Q-See 16 Channel Security System with 1TB Hard Drive, 2 Dome Cameras and 10 Bullet Cameras.
I google searched Q-see in this forum and read a dozen or so thread about it. I understand it is the top of the "lower" tier of them.
http://www.costco.com/Q-See-16-Channel-Security-System-with-1TB-Hard-Drive%2c-2-Dome-Cameras-and-10-Bullet-Cameras.product.100017411.html#BVRRWidgetID
It includes
WHAT'S INCLUDED
1-year Q-See Warranty & Lifetime Technical Support
16-Channel Real-Time CIF/ D1 DVR with 1TB Hard Drive (QT4760)
(10) High-Resolution Bullet Cameras with Mounting Hardware (QM6006B)
(2) High-Resolution Dome Cameras with Mounting Hardware (QM6007D)
(12) 60ft Cable for flexible installation
(3) 4-way camera power adapter for efficient installation
USB Mouse and Remote Control
CD-Rom with Remote Viewing Software and Manuals
Power supply for DVR
RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
Standard HDMI® Cable
BNC to RCA adapter
I see the QT4760 DVR is selling for $200+ on ebay.
Are there better DVR at this price?
I know this DVR records only at
D1 Recording Option: 120 FPS (7.5 FPS Per Channel), 704x480 Resolution
CIF Recording Option: 480 FPS (30 FPS Per Channel), 352x240 Resolution
So I'm limited to the 7.5 FPS. I also searched and read that better resolution is better than lower one, even with less FPS.
I probably don't even need 12 cameras. Probably 8 is enough.
Any suggestions/comments?