jon539

Great info, thanks. Im looking into ACTi now... Save me some money over Axis for sure...

Hi All, Great forum, I've found lots of good information here, just need some help putting it all together. Im looking to install a system for my home. I'm an IT consultant, familiar with running cables, have been working IT for 10+ years, so I can handle the networking, cabling, install and setup myself. I have ideas where I want to install the cameras and have routes for the wires all planned out. Im looking for 4-8 cameras, IP, PoE. Would like a discreet dome type camera, no PTZ needed right now. I've seen all in one systems like the AvertX from Costco, but think I can do better with purchasing cameras and a NVR separately. Need HDMI out for display on TV's in the house. Motion detect and email alerting a must. Need advice on camera brand and NVR brand. I liked Axis because I know they are great quality, but seem to be more commercial than residential, same with Speco. Any advice? Budget 2-4K, and again, im doing all the install and config, so thats a hardware only number. Thanks in advance for all your help...