Need input: 1st home security DVR/camera purchase

[SanjivKapoor 0]

Folks,

 

I'm looking at my first home security DVR based system. Need 4 outdoor & 2 indoor cameras.

I'd like to get 5 years out of this investment.

 

Looking at a 8 channel Lorex system that comes with 6 POE cameras and a 2 TB Hard drive.

System is rated at 1080p with HDMI output so it would easily plug into my home theatre system.

Remote iPhone monitoring is a feature this system has (that I value).

Here's the link for the system I am looking at

http://www.costco.com/Lorex-8-Channel-Full-HD-Real-Time-PoE-NVR-Security-System-with-2TB-Hard-Drive-and-6-1080p-Cameras.product.100048576.html#BVRRWidgetID

 

I shot down similar systems from Q-See & Swann already. Am I missing some significant flaw with the Lorex system? I know about the loud fan and can live with that.

 

I'm looking at a DIY install. My other option is to pay an installer which is far more $$ & they put in EyeMax DVR's.

 

Thanks a ton for helping this newbie.

 

Cheers,

 

Sanjiv

[ship3003 0]

Your question is not clear ....

 

Are you looking for a recommendation of the selected system - or need advise on DYI?

 

Please elaborate ...