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Posted by phonso302 (Member # 9260) on
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No I don't want to know about your rpg's/ak47s/45's/pit bulls lol
I want to set up a dvr camera system,maybe 4 or 5 cameras. Any input,suggestions. Last question do I need a dedicated cpu tower for the cameras?
Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on
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I have a nightowl system I bought from tigerdirect. It came with a DVR that can be linked to the internet and you can view your cameras remotely. I upgraded the cameras because the ones that came with it were weak. Then later added motion sensors.
All in all cost me about 1200.
Most systems will come with a dvr so no tower will be needed. Im in the process of trying to write a mobile app for my home system.
[ March 17, 2012, 06:41 PM: Message edited by: N8 ]
Posted by SLOWFOX (Member # 11067) on
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I have a freind that does all this you want me to hook u guys up pm if u want his number...he wont charge u crazy like a company will and is real teckie..
Posted by stanger50 (Member # 1665) on
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Originally posted by N8:
I have a nightowl system I bought from tigerdirect. It came with a DVR that can be linked to the internet and you can view your cameras remotely. I upgraded the cameras because the ones that came with it were weak. Then later added motion sensors.
All in all cost me about 1200.
Most systems will come with a dvr so no tower will be needed. Im in the process of trying to write a mobile app for my hom
e system.
Got the nightowl too about 2 weeks ago.
Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on
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Originally posted by stanger50:
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Originally posted by N8:
I have a nightowl system I bought from tigerdirect. It came with a DVR that can be linked to the internet and you can view your cameras remotely. I upgraded the cameras because the ones that came with it were weak. Then later added motion sensors.
All in all cost me about 1200.
Most systems will come with a dvr so no tower will be needed. Im in the process of trying to write a mobile app for my hom
e system.
Got the nightowl too about 2 weeks ago.
You may need to upgrade the cameras. My night vision was not that great. Did you get wire less cameras?
Posted by phonso302 (Member # 9260) on
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N8 so what do you recommend? I don't want to buy shitty cameras or buy cameras I don't need.
Posted by 04 S281 (Member # 9229) on
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But seriously, a setup like this is good. My mom has a similar setup out at the dock watching her boat.
http://www.amazon.com/Zmodo-PKD-DK0865-500GB-Internet-Accessible-8-Channel/dp/B00516547C/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1332034628&sr=8-7
Posted by SLPR93 (Member # 8769) on
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i have the cheap dvr cam set up like $250 hooked up to my router. and on a app on my phone so i could see all 4 cams take pictures anytime plus it records like 2500hr good deal for the price
Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on
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Originally posted by phonso302:
N8 so what do you recommend? I don't want to buy shitty cameras or buy cameras I don't need.
The nightowl system was a good deal. But I have a really long driveway, so I needed a little better resolution. But out the box it is cool. When I get to a computer I will see if I can find links to what I have. Oh yea, I had to buy a monitor as well, for the in house viewing.
Posted by phonso302 (Member # 9260) on
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Originally posted by N8:
quote:
Originally posted by phonso302:
N8 so what do you recommend? I don't want to buy shitty cameras or buy cameras I don't need.
The nightowl system was a good deal. But I have a really long driveway, so I needed a little better resolution. But out the box it is cool. When I get to a computer I will see if I can find links to what I have. Oh yea, I had to buy a monitor as well, for the in house viewing.
Last question, is it possible to hook up to a regular tv to watch cameras or videos.
Posted by dubfive-0 (Member # 8965) on
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Originally posted by phonso302:
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Originally posted by N8:
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Originally posted by phonso302:
N8 so what do you recommend? I don't want to buy shitty cameras or buy cameras I don't need.
The nightowl system was a good deal. But I have a really long driveway, so I needed a little better resolution. But out the box it is cool. When I get to a computer I will see if I can find links to what I have. Oh yea, I had to buy a monitor as well, for the in house viewing.
Last question, is it possible to hook up to a regular tv to watch cameras or videos.
Yes is possible ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
Posted by rayski25 (Member # 11363) on
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I've hooked a few of these up in some friends houses, my only advice is to go wireless it's 75% easier to install an don't have to run any cables, it's worth the few extra bucks.
Posted by STREETFIGHTER50 (Member # 2973) on
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How much more are the wireless camera systems?
Posted by TopNotchCoupe707 (Member # 9740) on
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Have the nightowl set up had both wireless and hard wire and hard wire is better due to frequency scanners easy to jam with even just a cell phone plus no lag with wireless
Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on
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Originally posted by TopNotchCoupe707:
Have the nightowl set up had both wireless and hard wire and hard wire is better due to frequency scanners easy to jam with even just a cell phone plus no lag with wireless
This.... I also upgraded my wiring.
Posted by stanger50 (Member # 1665) on
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Originally posted by N8:
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Originally posted by stanger50:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by N8:
I have a nightowl system I bought from tigerdirect. It came with a DVR that can be linked to the internet and you can view your cameras remotely. I upgraded the cameras because the ones that came with it were weak. Then later added motion sensors.
All in all cost me about 1200.
Most systems will come with a dvr so no tower will be needed. Im in the process of trying to write a mobile app for my hom
e system.
Got the nightowl too about 2 weeks ago.
You may need to upgrade the cameras. My night vision was not that great. Did you get wire less cameras? [/QUOTE
Posted by stanger50 (Member # 1665) on
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Originally posted by N8:
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Originally posted by stanger50:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by N8:
I have a nightowl system I bought from tigerdirect. It came with a DVR that can be linked to the internet and you can view your cameras remotely. I upgraded the cameras because the ones that came with it were weak. Then later added motion sensors.
All in all cost me about 1200.
Most systems will come with a dvr so no tower will be needed. Im in the process of trying to write a mobile app for my hom
e system.
Got the nightowl too about 2 weeks ago.
You may need to upgrade the cameras. My night vision was not that great. Did you get wire less cameras? [/QUOTE
The night vision is BS on 2 cams I have, which were out of the box. I dont have the wireless set-up. Cost me $465 with acer monitor. (Sold seperate)
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