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Recomendation on a simple 8 channel DVR
My father-in-law runs a newsagency with an 8-channel video security system.
He has been advised the motherboard on the DVR is dead, and he needs to replace the entire unit. He has been quoted a large amount of dollars to get a new one. He has asked for my opinion.... so I'll ask you for yours!
What is a mid-range price for an 8-channel DVR?
What manufacturer/model gives best bang for buck?
What manufacturer should he avoid?
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What state and city you live in and then some suggestions can be made.
Bang for buck in a newsagent would have to be either a Pacific Communications 9ch unit or a Kobi K9 DVR. They are professional DVR's, they can be sourced locally, covered by warranty and the distributors have after sales support as well for peace of mind. You'll need to go through someone with a security licence to purchase from these suppliers.Originally Posted by DevoDave
My father-in-law runs a newsagency with an 8-channel video security system.
He has been advised the motherboard on the DVR is dead, and he needs to replace the entire unit. He has been quoted a large amount of dollars to get a new one. He has asked for my opinion.... so I'll ask you for yours!
What is a mid-range price for an 8-channel DVR?
What manufacturer/model gives best bang for buck?
What manufacturer should he avoid?
Then again what is your budget?
yeah mate go the Pacific Communications one
Western suburbs, Melbourne.
What's some rough pricing fellows? He wants to know if the price he's been quoted is in the right ballpark.
All cameras are OK and in situ. Just a matter of plugging in the new PVR unit.
(The Pacific Communications one is the PDR-9LX from ???)
PDR-9LX 9 Channel Digital Video Recorder (100ips)
Linux Operating System
9 Channel Looping, BNC
4 x Audio Line In, 1 x Audio Line Out
Composite Output (720 x 576 PAL)
9 x TTL Alarm I/P, 9 x TTL O/P
Up to 100ips @ 1 CIF Simplex
Monitor out: Composite: 1 BNC,SVHS:1Y/C, VGA: 1, Spot (Composite): 4 BNC
Record Resolution:up to 1 CIF @ 336 x 272, 2 CIF @ 672 x 272
Built in CDRW
250 Gig HDD standard + optional 2 extra HDD
Secondary Storage: Int. CD-RW, USB HDD, USB CD-RW, USB Memory Stick, SCSI HDD (RAID)
RS-232C, RS-485 Serial Ports
3 x USB (2.0) ports, includes mouse support
LAN (10/100 Base Ethernet) Standard RS-232C for ext. Modem
1 x Remote controller - IR Port
Approx. $3500.00 - $4000.00 supplied
KOBI K10 8CH DVR ( 250GB )
CD/DVD-RW, USB, Remote Backup via AVI File
VGA Output
Selectable Spot Monitor Output ( BNC )
Password Protected
( NTS ) Network Time Server with Daylight Saving
Easy USB Mouse Operation
Covert Feature
2 Year Warranty
Specifications
Triplex Simultaneous Playback, Search and Recording
Compession: Enhanced MPEG4
Live Display: Real Time
Reording Rates: 100 Frames
Recoring Modes: Continous, Motion, Alarm
Resolution: 3 Levels of Resolution, 4 Levels of Quality
Network: 10/100, Lan, Wan, DHCP, DDNS, Static and Dynamic IP Support
Search: Calender Search, Date and Time Search
Audio: 4 Channel Audio ( G.711 Compression )
Storage: Max = 4 x 750GB HDD
Remote Software: Remote Client, Web Viewer, Full Access
PTZ: RS485 ( Local and Remote Control )
System Features: Watchdog, Watermark, Auto Recovery, Shut Down Detection
Approx. $3500 - $4000 supplied
I take it by your pricing your into ripping people OFF
Cant believe you would charge that much for a 8 channel DVR.
I take it your motto is rip em blind..
As all your posts seem to be about promoting yourself LOL
That desperate for work
AND no I'm lucky I have competition like you, which really is no competition at all
So what is your quote?
I'm not charging him that price you knob jockey, he asked for ball park figure so I gave him a ball park figure, at no point did I mention that I PERSONALLY WILL GET THEM AT THAT PRICE FOR HIM. If he wants a quote then he will PM me. So get YOUR HAND OFF it and learn to read.
So tell me HardKnob, what is your price? This will be interesting...
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Well I guess his pricing is not that crash hot since he has not bothered to reply.
must be off defaulting another panel
@bss904
Your just a F*** wit
As I have spoken with the client already.....
Problem solved
Whew! Opened a can of worms I did!
Problem solved guys.. a big thanks to EVERYONE who provided info.. it was all appreciated.
Got my hands on the unit and found it was a dead motherboard... maybe bad caps given the manufacture date. A replacement new-old-stock motherboard was picked up on ebay for $50, so I'm hopeful that is the extent of the financial damage.
This replacement unit just has to last out the current shop lease, so I'm pretty sure I won't have to touch it again.
Hardknight, do you think that people will except that you are some sort of ex spert or security guru when you have to resort to abusive one liners. Grow up. You can call me what ever you like as I have broad shoulders but I think you need to settle down a bit.
You might like to actually like to inform all of us what your quote would be since you have made it very clear that you think previous posts were a rip off. Should I hold my breath waiting for a genuine reply or should I expect some more abuse.
I gather by your statement above that you have pm'd the original poster and secured your self some business as you describe him as the client. If this is so, it kind of makes a mockery of your earlier comments about george.
If this DVR is going to be installed by you or your father, then I would have to say how can you go past one of those little AVC or CP Cam jobs? I know they are only cheap and what not, but I have had a couple out there for a while now, and they are bulletproof.... They have some pretty cool features as well.... Do a search on CP CAM CCTV or AVC CCTV ....
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