Help with setup SWANN HD SDI or LOREX HD IP

[hexproject 0]

hi, so i have 2 options:

Both will be from the Costco package.

I only have RG cable and power to each camera location, so that's why HD SDI or convert to IP using a baluns.

 

1st:

 

2 SWANN DVR with 8 channel each.

8 domes HD SDI

8 bullets HD SDI

 

I will use only 8 bullets, and maybe 4 domes. the rest of the domes will sit idle for now.

Price $~3250 with tax.

 

2nd:

 

2 LOREX NVR with 8 channel each

4 domes IP

8 bullets IP

 

I will use all of the cameras.

 

Price $2000 + $1300 for Baluns to convert RG to POE for IP

total would be ~ $3400 with tax

 

 

 

I have been reading. Swann support seems to be good. Lorex not that much reads.

So any help, feedback would be greatly appreciated. i have the Swann HD SDI right now, but quality is nice, but HD SDI....

 

If you were to setup it up, would you convert to IP for the long run or stick with HD SDI?

I have 90 days to play with both from costco, but wanted to know what would be better for the long run.

 

And Lorex software, can we use the HikVision software on it ?