Yes, when choosing a reliable&long-term supplier ,it need take some time. A Not good supplier may waste your time&money to involve in the solving products problems&returning issues.
It's a opportunity for inspecting locally: Choose several maybe trusted Supplieier frist,and then come to CPSE 2013(Oct.29--NOV1), visit their factory to make a comparison. You can see the company truth not Ads. . It is better than what you do only by google,network.
I recommend you foscam,&Hikvision or Dahua, which are better than Longse.
And our company and I also participate in CPSE. If you come,and need any help, you may contact me. I will do if i can help you.