I'm trying to choose a security/surveillance camera system to install at a local business. 16-channel internet accessible DVR systems are the main requirement. Easy backups and quick access to replay functions are important. Obviously, high quality equipment and video are major factors.

I have experience with this system by Q-See but the interface seems to run slow and sluggish on playback, and I don't think these guys would like that. Backups to external devices, namely DVDs isn't the easiest thing to do with this one.

This system looks excellent, and has a built-in DVD burner. Reading through the manual, it seems like it will be easy to use and it looks like it does instant replays - it is considerably more expensive though.

This system looks like a nice one, but I know that the backup functions have to go over USB and then to a disc.

Internet monitoring is important, as this setup will be mostly monitored remotely. I know I've left out some details, but I think the basics are there. Any suggestions or recommendations would be appreciated.

12/10/2009 1:48:18 PM

Nobody?

12/11/2009 2:06:30 PM

How much is budgeted towards this?

12/12/2009 12:14:26 PM

They're willing to pay whatever a good, easy to use system costs. The insurance break will help "pay" for it. I know they'd like to get out with it installed for ~$2000. The 2nd system I listed with the DVD burner will do everything they want without hassle, but it's pretty pricey. The others require a little more work to get what they want to do, but are much cheaper.

12/12/2009 1:31:15 PM