BruceB 0 Posted May 26, 2016 good day, I am a newbie to CCTV systems and since my son was targeted by a group of teens, he had his tires slashed and a few other problems I am finding I need cameras. I am on a budget and am looking at a Zosi system I have a couple questions 1. can I run a DVR without a HDD and use my portable HD instead and can I use a laptop with the HD connected and connect to the DVR. thanks for the help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted May 26, 2016 good day, I am a newbie to CCTV systems and since my son was targeted by a group of teens, he had his tires slashed and a few other problems I am finding I need cameras.I am on a budget and am looking at a Zosi system I have a couple questions 1. can I run a DVR without a HDD and use my portable HD instead and can I use a laptop with the HD connected and connect to the DVR. thanks for the help. Hi. What is your location. .? If you are on a budget then don't start to waste it on junk How many cameras do you need and your budget Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BruceB 0 Posted May 26, 2016 Im in Saskatchewan and my budgets around 300 I found this for under 3, Q-See 4-channel 720p HD Security System with 1TB HDD and 4 HD 720p Weatherproof Cameras Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BruceB 0 Posted May 26, 2016 would need at least 3 cameras Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted May 26, 2016 would need at least 3 cameras Hi. I know your budget is 300 but if you can go a little higher this is better than the q-see. Even tho they are both made by the same company the lorex has better software. Both are available in Canada http://www.costco.ca/Lorex-4-channel-DVR-Surveillance-System-with-1-TB-HDD-and-4-HD-1080p-Cameras.product.100240328.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BruceB 0 Posted May 27, 2016 are the sannce systems not good also? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted May 27, 2016 are the sannce systems not good also? Yes they are if same as above links CVI but also need to look at support the lorex camera are better and you also get to use there services Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BruceB 0 Posted May 28, 2016 I think its going to be this system https://www.lorextechnology.com/hd-dvr-security-system/8-camera-720p-hd-security-camera-system/LHD88-0-p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites