Help with 16ch DVR's, Intellicam? or Hikvision?

[theusername 0]

Hello, looking at a mid-level 16channel standalone system (trying to stay away from the $4,000 range). I want to make sure I deal with a company with good support and updates their software.

 

I'm looking now at Intellicam JS-16RTA-D1 and Hikvision 8016HCI-D1. The Hikvision runs about $600 more at $2499 with 1TB.

Which system would you recommend. OR is there another system in this range you think is better?

 

Also, their software has to be multi-dvr/location friendly. I need to cover a warehouse and eventually 8 retail stores (do both the Intellicam and Hikvision do this?)

 

Thanks for any help!!

[Thomasy 0]

Hello, looking at a mid-level 16channel standalone system (trying to stay away from the $4,000 range). I want to make sure I deal with a company with good support and updates their software.

 

I'm looking now at Intellicam JS-16RTA-D1 and Hikvision 8016HCI-D1. The Hikvision runs about $600 more at $2499 with 1TB.

Which system would you recommend. OR is there another system in this range you think is better?

 

Also, their software has to be multi-dvr/location friendly. I need to cover a warehouse and eventually 8 retail stores (do both the Intellicam and Hikvision do this?)

 

Thanks for any help!!

 

Hello, there.

 

Maybe DVR from AOPVISION is better because of high cost performance.

 

16 channel standalone DVR:

16ch audio, H.264 compression format, support VGA, Support 3G mobile surveillance, support CMS, (with intercom function)

 

best regards!

[shoreviewsecurity 0]

Hi and welcome to the forum...

 

I'm looking now at Intellicam JS-16RTA-D1 and Hikvision 8016HCI-D1. The Hikvision runs about $600 more at $2499 with 1TB.

Which system would you recommend. OR is there another system in this range you think is better?

 

I am very familiar with both DVR's and I honestly favor the Intellicam DVR. The Hik is a nice unit as well but the Intellicam DVR is easier to set up, use and has a few more bells and whistles.

 

Also, their software has to be multi-dvr/location friendly. I need to cover a warehouse and eventually 8 retail stores (do both the Intellicam and Hikvision do this?)

 

Both will accommodate your need for multiple locations, etc in that having several locations, you can view all locations using the Client Software on one PC. The one limitation of the Hik is it will only stream a maximum of 24 network connections. In other words, let's assume at one location you are viewing all 16 cameras from a retail store and someone else wants to also view 16 cameras from the same location at the same time, the second person will only be able to see 8. 16 + 8 = 24. The Intellicam DVR does not have this limitation. I have personally tested this as I have several customers who have needed this flexibility.

 

I have created a YouTube video demonstrating the Client using 4 Intellicam JS DVR's viewing on one PC.

 

 

We have both platforms installed in our local market but as I mentioned above, in my opinion, I prefer the Intellicam DVR. There are many great DVR's out there but once we experienced the Intellicam JS Series DVR, we never looked back. It has been easier to maintain one DVR platform so if our customers wish to expand to other locations, they can too see all properties at once. Also, we know this DVR inside and out and Intellicam provides superior support on the rare occasions I have needed it.

 

Good luck with your project.