Dash Cams and Home Camera Systems.
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Originally Posted By: DrRoughneck
Originally Posted By: Rand
Originally Posted By: SatinSilver
What kind of camera Rand? I want to install one at my mom's house but more for security.
Its a cheap zmodo 4*720p IP cam system.
They are digital and the box is basically a NVR (network video recorder)
much better than analog 720p systems.
I saw a better NVR with 8 channels, comes with 4 1080p cameras for about $200
you need to add your own hdd.. and a 2tb WD purple series is about $80
https://www.amazon.com/Purple-Surveillance-Hard-Disk-Drive/dp/B00IMPO5MO
If you really want a good picture they have 4k (2160p) cameras now but they are still pretty pricey.
This one is a good basic system
https://www.samsclub.com/sams/swann-8x4-3mp-kit/prod21001219.ip?xid=plp
roduct:1:3
$249
IR wont work through windows so if you want night IR vision you need to mount outside.
A WD Green HDD works just as well for slightly cheaper.
I wouldn't say Just as well. esp for 8 or more IP camera systems.
You are looking at economy hdd for $65
or one purposely sold as a surveillance hdd for $80.
The generic units are usually supplied with either a WD green or seagate 7200.xx hdd
in the 9 units I maintain the org. hdd failed between 1-2 years in 5 of the 9.
So far using replacement purple drives I have only had to replace one.. which was in warranty.
All the units over 3 years old have had the HDD replaced except one that came with a WD Black.
Originally Posted By: Rand
Originally Posted By: SatinSilver
What kind of camera Rand? I want to install one at my mom's house but more for security.
Its a cheap zmodo 4*720p IP cam system.
They are digital and the box is basically a NVR (network video recorder)
much better than analog 720p systems.
I saw a better NVR with 8 channels, comes with 4 1080p cameras for about $200
you need to add your own hdd.. and a 2tb WD purple series is about $80
https://www.amazon.com/Purple-Surveillance-Hard-Disk-Drive/dp/B00IMPO5MO
If you really want a good picture they have 4k (2160p) cameras now but they are still pretty pricey.
This one is a good basic system
https://www.samsclub.com/sams/swann-8x4-3mp-kit/prod21001219.ip?xid=plp
roduct:1:3$249
IR wont work through windows so if you want night IR vision you need to mount outside.
A WD Green HDD works just as well for slightly cheaper.
I wouldn't say Just as well. esp for 8 or more IP camera systems.
You are looking at economy hdd for $65
or one purposely sold as a surveillance hdd for $80.
The generic units are usually supplied with either a WD green or seagate 7200.xx hdd
in the 9 units I maintain the org. hdd failed between 1-2 years in 5 of the 9.
So far using replacement purple drives I have only had to replace one.. which was in warranty.
All the units over 3 years old have had the HDD replaced except one that came with a WD Black.
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