ctiger100 0 Posted December 31, 2011 I realize Zmodo is a cheap brand but I have no idea what to look for in a dvr, i was hoping someone could provide some sound advice, would be much appreciated. I was comparing a Samsung GVI GV-DVR016-1000 DVR vs Zmodo 16 ch 1TB Standalone DVR DVR-H9116UVDH. Zmodo Specs: Model DVR-H9116UVDH - 16CH StandAlone DVR Video Compression H.264 Video System NTSC / PAL Operation System Linux Based Video Input / Output BNC 16 Channel Input/ BNC 2 Channel Output Other Video Output VGA and HDMI Audio Input / Output RCA 4 Channel Input / 2 Channel Output Sensor/Alarm 4 CH Sensor Input / 1 CH Alarm Output Display Frame Rate NTSC: 480 fps @ D1/ PAL: 400 fps @ D1 Display Resolution NTSC: D1 (704 x 480)/ PAL: D1 (704 x 576) Recording Frame Rate NTSC: 480 fps @ CIF/ PAL: 400 fps @ CIF Record Resolution NTSC: CIF (352 x 240) / PAL: CIF (352 x 288) Record Mode Continuous / Time Scheduled / Motion Detection / Alarm Triggered / Remote Networking Playback Mode Normal Play / Fast Forward / Fast Rewind /Slow Play Frame by Frame Recording Pack Time 15/30/45/60mins Selectable Network Function IE View / Live Monitoring / DVR Setting / Mobile & Email Function Network Interface RJ45, 10M/100M Network Protocol TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, DNNS, PPPoE 3G Mobile Support Mobile Phone Based on iPhone™; Google Android™; Blackberry™ OS V4.7; Windows Mobile™ Pro 5.0 & 6.1; Symbian™ S60 3rd & S60 5th Mobile Function 1 Channel View / Channel Switch / Control PTZ PTZ Control RS-485, Support PELCO-P & PELCO-D HDD Interface SATA, Support up to 2 TB DVD RW Support External DVD RW via USB USB Interface USB 2.0/ USB Thumb Drive Backup or Upgrade / Mouse / Removable HDD Backup Backup via Flash Disk / Removable HDD / CD/DVD-RW / Network Remote Control IR Remote Control Power Supply DC12V, 5A Dimension 17" x 15" x 2.8" Weight 10 lbs GVI Specs: This is what i could find: 16 Channel, 120 ips Recording Speed 1TB Hard Drive Triplex Operation Performance - Record / Playback / Network Powerful Search Mode (Calendar, Timeline, Event) Quick & Easy playback function (Forward & Reverse, Ma 64x) Remote PTZ control supported Two way audio communications supported Archive support Network support Remote Live viewing, searching, configuration, archiving Email notification, Video Pop-up Please help compare so I have a better idea of which one to go with. I've already bought the zmodo but i'm willing to return it if the GVI is better. Thanks in advace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dahomes555 0 Posted January 3, 2012 Stay as far away from zmodo as you can get. I stopped using them over a year ago after 30% of the dvrs I put in died. Then I RMA'd them and the replacements have almost all gone out. Don't go cheap. Look at a QVIS (Dahua) for the best bang for your buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ctiger100 0 Posted January 7, 2012 Great, thank you very much for your input, its very helpful since I don't know much about security systems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rabbit2o12 0 Posted February 7, 2012 Zmodo is the best cost performance brand in this industry as i know up to now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dahomes555 0 Posted February 8, 2012 From experience, I couldn't disagree more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaxIcon 0 Posted February 9, 2012 You should avoid GVI, as they've gone out of business. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
