blakjak220 0 Posted July 26, 2015 Hey everyone, Due to some recent acts of vandalism I've recently decided to set up a surveillance system at my residence. I've been doing a lot of reading but it seems specific reviews are hard to come by. Was wondering if anyone had anything negative to say about the LaView LV-KN988P86A4 setup? I've got to run one camera down to the end of the driveway - approx 150ft, and the rest will be at the house, all on the exterior. I need good night vision, up to about 50ft away and the ability to remote view. But my budget is pretty small at the moment, I'd like to stay under $700. NewEgg has that LaView system for $600 and I can add a 2TB HDD for another $120. Any suggestion about what brand or system I should be looking at other than this would be awesome. I've read the "comprehensive" list that is a sticky in the IP/Megapixel forum. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boogieman 1 Posted July 26, 2015 That is a good system. It is a rebranded hikvision.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blakjak220 0 Posted July 26, 2015 Cool thanks. I'm having trouble figuring out where Hikvision fits into the hierarchy of quality. Seems like it's maybe better than average but def not top of the line. Is that fairly accurate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boogieman 1 Posted July 26, 2015 Cool thanks. I'm having trouble figuring out where Hikvision fits into the hierarchy of quality. Seems like it's maybe better than average but def not top of the line. Is that fairly accurate? For the cost its basically the best you can get along with Dahua. They one of the largest camera makers in the world. Are there better cameras out there. Sure. Are you willing to spend 500-2000 PER camera? based on your post, no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blakjak220 0 Posted July 26, 2015 That's exactly what I wanted to hear. Seems like the sweet spot for people who don't wanna drop $5k on a system. Thanks a lot for the info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blakjak220 0 Posted July 27, 2015 Ok, I have that system on the way. But I have one more question - should I be using Cat6 since I'm running all new line? Doesn't seem like the price will be that much more. Also, if it matters, one of the cameras will be just over 100 feet away at the end of my driveway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boogieman 1 Posted July 27, 2015 Ok, I have that system on the way. But I have one more question - should I be using Cat6 since I'm running all new line? Doesn't seem like the price will be that much more. Also, if it matters, one of the cameras will be just over 100 feet away at the end of my driveway. Yes you may as well run cat6..although cat5e will be just fine. If you are using your own cable, make sure you use good quality cable...not cheap copper clad aluminum (CCA)... 100 feet is no problem.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blakjak220 0 Posted July 27, 2015 Cat6 it is. Thanks a lot for the help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
