joerockshard

I have a client who owns a hotel that is comprised of 2 buildings each with 2 floors on both sides. They currently have 2 8 camera DVRs, running very low resolution cameras. Recently they have had several cars broken into, and while you can see it happening, you cant make anything out regarding the identity of the person. They are wanting to replace their system, (which has no name or model # on the DVRs anywhere) and put in something better. I suggested an NVR system such as the lorex. I realize thats not a commercial grade system, but they arent going to spend a ton of money. I priced out 2 of the 16 channel NVRs that both come with 16 MP cameras. That would put them at 32 cams which would cover the entire property, but after cabling and such, it came to about 10K. They are looking at maximum 7K. So what I need is a solution for them that wont break the bank, but still provide the clairity and range to help stop these break ins. Who's got some suggestions? I prefer NVR for the simplicity of 1 cable and POE per cam.......but if thats what is making it cost prohibitive, I can deal with it not being.

7k doesn't include labor....

Any suggestions?

When the system was installed, more cameras should have been installed. They need cameras in places they dont have them. The guy who put it in, put in 2 8 channel DVRs and there is no room to expand.... There are a lot of places that have NO coverage at all....

I'm fine going with the hikvision cameras, but I need a NVR that will support 32 cameras recording at 1080 (motion capture, not 24/7) or I can split it into 2 16 camera systems. I prefer it to provide POE instead of me having to purchase 2 POE switches...... Any suggestions?

Im looking at a NVR system for a hotel. I need a week or two of recording, 16 cameras, 1080 recording (not 720 at 16 channels), and IR. I'm looking at http://www.costco.com/Swann-16-Channel-3MP-NVR-Security-System-with-3TB-HDD-and-10-1080p-IP-Cameras.product.100101588.html Does anyone have any experience with this unit, or have a better suggestion? Costco also has Lorex and Avertx now, are those any better? Thanks!