cwd10 0 Posted May 21, 2008 (edited) Ok. After reading about all these DVR's and a few posts, I'm more confused than ever. I was looking at the AVC-782A, but decided against it because I need good video over internet. I have set a new budget, and a more realistic approach. My system will consist of one or two outdoor PTZ domes with resolution of 480 to 520 TVL, one or two fixed outdoor day/night IR cams with res of 480 to 520 TVL and possibly one indoor day/night 480, at the cost of one of the others. Total of four camera's. I need a 4 channel, with pentaplex operation (if possible), internet view and pelco D PTZ control, best frame rate/resoultion, like 30FPS per source etc. You get the picture. My question is: What's the best DVR for the money, in the $800.00 price range, with an emphasis on video quality over internet. My absolute ceiling is $1000.00 shipped, but I really prefer to keep it at or below $800.00 shipped. I know this subject has been beeten to death here, but I'm getting really frustrated trying to decypher all the different views/threads about these things. Please help. Any suggestions welcome. Thanks. Edited May 21, 2008 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoreviewsecurity 0 Posted May 21, 2008 You may want to check out the G4-LTA. Nice unit and well below you DVR budget. Will record 30fps at CIF resolution and will support PTZ Cams with Pelco D. Additionally, Internet viewing works very well. I did have one online as a demo but have relocated and have not set up the demo at my new location yet. My demo also had a PTZ cam. All capable of controlling remotely. Sorry. I also would recommend the RTA but not in stock today but am expecting shipment by weeks end. If you are looking for 30fps, you may want to consider a larger HD as the default LTA unit comes with an 80Gb. I know it can very confusing out there as I have gone through this as well but I must say, once I found this unit and it's older brothers the XLA and RTA, I never looked back. Just my personal experience. Yes, the price is real and you will not receive an empty box. One word on Internet viewing... I always tell my customers that that is the one thing no one has control over. Some days quick as lightning and other days???? DSL vs cable another variable. Just a heads up. Good luck in your search. Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCTV_Suppliers 0 Posted May 21, 2008 Price range should give you decent DVR with excellent video quality for both playback and for remote view and there are several options that I can suggest as follows: 1. GE Security DIGI-4-160 4-channel Digital Video Recorder 160GB HDD Front USB Port - This model is based on MPEG-4 compression and provides excellent video quality. It should run around $900.00 range and comes with 160GB standard drive. You can add more storage if you want up to 1,000GB or 1TB with some doing, but with three years warranty and performance, it is an exceptional system. 2. Sanyo DSR-2004H300 - This model also uses MPEG-4 compression and is very popular with Casinos - Here are some of its specs: * MPEG 4 Recording for Low Bit Rate, High Picture Quality, and Optimal Storage Capability * 160 or 300 GB Storage Capacity * Recording Speed up to 120 ips * Camera Recording Rates are Individually Adjustable from 1 to 30 ips * Triplex Capability - Simultaneous Recording, Playback, and Network Monitoring * Built-in Motion Detection for Alarm Recording * LIVE Capture Allows Still Image Output of Live Images * Easy Search Functions - Event Search, Time/Date Search, Time Line Search * PTZ Telemetry Control Capability * IR Remote Control (Included) of up to Nine DVRs * Supports Composite and VGA Monitor Outputs * Two Way Audio Over the Network * Easy Backup of BMP or JPEG Still Images and AVI Files with USB Memory Stick * Supports DHCP for Automatic IP Address Assignment * Also Supports TCP/IP, SMTP & PPPoE * Supports up to Four Concurrent Network Users * Auto Recording with Optimum File Size Pricing should be under $1,000.00 range. 3. Ganz DR4NC-250 - again MPEG-4 compression and comes with CD burner. This system also comes with 250GB internal storage and you can take is up to 1.5TB internal storage. Here are some of its specs: * CBC 4 channel DVR With 250GB internal storage * Uses MPEG-4 Compression * 4 channel video and audio recording * 120 IPS recording speed * Up to 704 x 480 (4CIF/D1) resolution * Optimized MPEG-4 compression * 10/100 Base Network Connection allows remote viewing, playback and PTZ control * USB-2 Port for quick downloading to a thumb drive * Internal CD-R drive for data backup * PTZ control (drivers for most popular models are included) Pricing should be around $750.00 range. Any of the above options come with three years warranty, MPEG-4 compression, excellent playback and remote view quality picture and falls within your budget. These items are available in the market from many sources, so very easy to get them. I have few more options, but hope that the above will help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted May 21, 2008 Come back to AVTech! Come back to the darkside!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted May 22, 2008 Come back to AVTech! Come back to the darkside!! got one brand new one sitting here doing nothing still .. came without a hard drive and them IDE's arent easy to locate down here no more Im looking for SATA only DVRs now .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted May 22, 2008 You can just toss a SATA drive in to them? Can I just grab any SATA drive at the local computer store? _____________________________________________________________ OOPS! Faux Pax! Im looking for SATA only DVRs now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted May 22, 2008 guess one could if could find an IDE-SATA adapter .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cwd10 0 Posted May 22, 2008 Newegg has the SATA/EIDE adaptors for around $20.00 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted May 22, 2008 yeah but if i was to order it that takes about 2 weeks and costs $100 shipping .. would then just be worth ordering an IDE hard drive from them instead .. but still the problem arises when we need to change the hard drive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cwd10 0 Posted May 22, 2008 True, but IDE's will be gone soon. If you want to get one, get it soon. I think they have already stopped making them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted May 22, 2008 With all of the computers out there that use IDE, then what will this market do for hard drives if all IDE are gone soon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted May 22, 2008 With all of the computers out there that use IDE, then what will this market do for hard drives if all IDE are gone soon? computers been SATA for the past couple years .. time to move on up aye Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted May 22, 2008 AND GIVE UP WINDOWS 98?? Just when I was thinking about ugrading to SE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted May 22, 2008 LOL yeah man .. i got a stripped down XP that will blow 98 off da map .. let me know when you are interested in trying it (the setup config and tweaks that is) .. use it for my 630Mhz clocked Eee PC laptop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCTV_Suppliers 0 Posted May 22, 2008 LOL yeah man .. i got a stripped down XP that will blow 98 off da map ..let me know when you are interested in trying it (the setup config and tweaks that is) .. use it for my 630Mhz clocked Eee PC laptop Rory, is this laptop the ASUS version with 7" LCD screen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dopalgangr 1 Posted May 23, 2008 Rory, I would be interested in trying it out, if your offerring? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted May 23, 2008 so as not to invent the wheel and start a new thread here which has nothing to do with DVRs .. here's a link to my post on an Eee PC forum: http://forum.eeeuser.com/viewtopic.php?id=22332 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
