Standalone DVR or PC based?

[thewireguys 3]

They are cheap compared to the big boys. Only camera licenses no server license or client license and a optional upgrade fee.

 

Guess we have to take into account the cost of the cameras and servers they have to buy in order to test them with their software. And all the other development hardware as well. Wish i had that kind of funding

 

And I dont know about you but I like to make money so you have to take in account for that too.

[magohn 0]

 

Hmmmm - interesting. Do you know if the Exacq software is better than the software I am using right now, and why?

 

iCatcher - http://www.icode.co.uk/icatcher/products/console.html

 

At first glance, Exacq seems to support more cams in MPEG4/ H.264 than Icatcher. They only have a hybrid if you buy their box, though.

 

As far as other features, they have an evaluation 1 channel version available to test, why not try it for yourself. www.exacq.com ,talk to Thewireguys about it.

 

I have never used icatcher so I can't really compare the two. Exacq is a enterprise solution which can support thousands of cameras. They have a virtual matrix, audio recording, event based recording, event logic, Exacq replay, Event Monitor, Digital PTZ, Multi-Monitor Support, SmartSearch and the list goes on and on.

 

My favorite feature is how you export video... video/audio gets exported as a .exe and it works on Windows, Linux, MAC. Also it looks and functions just like the client software.

 

 

Thanks to all - after much research this weekend I have decided to go the PC,switch and IP camera route - I just ordered a NETGEAR FS726TP switch and so will now look at the Exacq software. I cant justify $1000 for a system (Nuuo Mini) that only supports 4 camera - i will need a minimum of 4 cameras and dont want to be blocked by expandbilty issues.

 

As stated, it seems the Exacq software is resource friendly and as most of the grunt work will be done via the IP camera and the switch, I am hoping I will soon be good to go - any recommendations on a camera? (PTZ,day/night)

 

Thanks again, Magohn