Which NVR/Hybrid for Me?

[smartboy 0]

I am a newbie to CCTV and need some advice.

 

I have three IP Cameras one is Dedicated Micros Ice DM/CMVU-VDN and the other two IP cameras are Vivotek FD6121V.

 

I’d like to know which standalone recorders to go for, either a Hybrid or NVR?. All I want is one that is able to accommodate 4 channel IP Cameras.

 

Any suggestions?

 

Are there likely to be any compatibility issues due to different brand cameras?

 

Averdigi EH1004H Nano is appealing but I see other Hybrids like Dahua/Appollo that has HDMI.

 

What role does HDMI play, what are the benefits, is it just a sales gimmick?

 

Prices over here in the UK are extortionate. If I were to buy one of the above DVR from USA or Asia during holiday visit in the foreseeable future, would I encounter any problems like UK compatibility?

 

I realise that I am asking a lot of questions, but that is because I am very new to this,…lol I have not even tried to install these cameras yet.

 

Oh I more thing, now that I have the cameras would it be alright for me to attempt to set them up to my PC, just to check them out? Am I going to need a DVR card right?

 

Help

[tomcctv 190]

Prices over here in the UK are extortionate.

 

 

Hi. does not matter were you buy brand name products will be around the same.

 

what i would say is dont buy anymore cameras. i have just looked at your ebay listing on the DM camera. listed as ip .... well sort of ... its a standard camera with a encoder built in. not a true ip and your vivotek are 3 years old.

 

if you was to use avers then it would take 24hrs to have your old cameras with a patch. but your DM camera you will find it hard to get a hybrid / nvr to be compatable ... you will need software like milestone to use all your cameras.

 

but the DM is everything built in recorder and server so you can set that up and use without a DVR/NVR.

[smartboy 0]

Thanks for your reply mate, really appreciate your advice.

 

Must agree, one got carried away with ones purchase, not so smart after all

 

The Vivotek’s are old but when I look at the new Ip cameras they are hundreds of quids each. I thought I was getting a good bargain. I asked all the ebayers that bought same camera from this seller. They have all told me that they are happy with the product and they bought em co’s they also believed they were getting a bargain like. To be honest mate, I could resell every one of these and reckon could recover all my costs, Co’s they’re still boxed up. Should I stick with em or what?

 

When you say that avers patch in 24 hours; do you mean avers do a tailored patch for brands not compatible with their product for free. If that is the case, they are just awesome company.

 

I have written to them, will update here when I get a reply, for the benefit of others.

 

tc

[tomcctv 190]

Thanks for your reply mate, really appreciate your advice.

 

Must agree, one got carried away with ones purchase, not so smart after all

 

The Vivotek’s are old but when I look at the new Ip cameras they are hundreds of quids each. I thought I was getting a good bargain. I asked all the ebayers that bought same camera from this seller. They have all told me that they are happy with the product and they bought em co’s they also believed they were getting a bargain like. To be honest mate, I could resell every one of these and reckon could recover all my costs, Co’s they’re still boxed up. Should I stick with em or what?

 

When you say that avers patch in 24 hours; do you mean avers do a tailored patch for brands not compatible with their product for free. If that is the case, they are just awesome company.

 

I have written to them, will update here when I get a reply, for the benefit of others.

 

tc

 

 

yes keep your Vivotek cameras and if you go with avers you will get a free patch. you are just going to have problems with the DM camera. if you resell you may get more than you paid for it. if someone is just looking for 1 camera with built in recording and webserver

[smartboy 0]

Thanks for your reply mate, really appreciate your advice.

 

Must agree, one got carried away with ones purchase, not so smart after all

 

The Vivotek’s are old but when I look at the new Ip cameras they are hundreds of quids each. I thought I was getting a good bargain. I asked all the ebayers that bought same camera from this seller. They have all told me that they are happy with the product and they bought em co’s they also believed they were getting a bargain like. To be honest mate, I could resell every one of these and reckon could recover all my costs, Co’s they’re still boxed up. Should I stick with em or what?

 

When you say that avers patch in 24 hours; do you mean avers do a tailored patch for brands not compatible with their product for free. If that is the case, they are just awesome company.

 

I have written to them, will update here when I get a reply, for the benefit of others.

 

tc

 

 

yes keep your Vivotek cameras and if you go with avers you will get a free patch. you are just going to have problems with the DM camera. if you resell you may get more than you paid for it. if someone is just looking for 1 camera with built in recording and webserver

 

U'r a star