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I'm shopping for a 6 to 8 camera home video system (NVR) and came across GW Security. A few reviews seem to indicate high quality materials but their website refers to their "overseas manufacturing partner" which sounds like they source from the same place other brands source from (China, presumably). I read very mixed reviews on Lorex, Swann, Night Owl, DLink, etc., but not much out there on GW. I DID read good things about Hikvision but don't see many complete package offerings from them. My desired specs are 6 or 8 cameras, full outdoor, weatherproof, high to decent pixel count (GW has a 5MP setup that looks good), motion sensor cameras (at least four), NVR capture with typical web access, fully wired (not interested in wireless for this application), and durable. I'm fine with paying a couple hundred bucks extra for quality. Anyone have knowledge/experience with GW Security?? Any well-made, full NVR systems you think are top-notch?? Thanks. CIP

Fairly new to shopping for an 8-channel NVR system for my home. I'm looking for quality/reliability over price (reasonably speaking) and have been reading the forum. I've looked at Axis, Hikvision, Sony, Avigilon, and others. It's a bit overwhelming. I came across Security Camera Warehouse (SCW) and they have been around and have what appear to be consistently great reviews. Anybody know these folks? And their products?? Here is what I'm considering buying: 1) Networker 8-Channel NVR (with software package) 2) 3x Guardian Pro 2.0 1080P 2MP Onvif/PSIA/CGI CMOS 1/3 prog scan Dome Cams 3) 2x Wasp Pro 2.0 (same specs as The Guardian Pro) Bullet Cams 4) 1x Mosquito Pro 3.0 3MP w/audio Around $1,700 for full system. NVR is $700 cams are around $150 each, but Mosquito is nearly $300. SCW is currently offering 10% off plus free shipping. Would very much appreciate any feedback on the products and setup. Thanks! CIP

They are junk....there is more to a camera than the mp rating...in fact a higher rating MAY be worse in low light depending on the camera. You need to start reading the forums and do more research. Thanks Boogieman. Any brand you might suggest? I'm reading and digging around but the forum has a LOT of specific topics. I'm simply looking for suggestions of a solid manufacturer of a complete system beyond the Swann/Lorex/CrapX/BestBuy/Walmart stuff. Is that my problem...looking for a complete system? Maybe I should build instead of looking for a package? At work I have a Digital Watchdog, S2, and Vicon camera setup (two separate systems--one for access control and 42 camera controller [Vicon cameras and S2 controller] and one Digital Wathdog DVR with 4 Vicon cameras in a separate area) but my vendor isn't too versed on home systems. Appreciate any feedback.