wanted video recording device

[Irv]

For higher quality than VHS with 24-48 hr capacity. Possibly disk based.
1 frame/second with continous audio would be acceptable if image quality is
very good.
Any suggestions (i'm new to this group). This system would be used in a
retail store.
Thanks,
Irv

 

[Allan Waghalter]

I have found Dell's quality to be outstanding. Of equal importance,
however, is their support. If something does fail, it will be immediately
fixed. I had a message appear on my Dell Desktop on friday afternoon, about
six months ago. It said that Dell's diagnostics had determined that I was
facing an eminent hard drive failure and back up my data and call Dell.

They had a tecnician at my door on Monday morning at 8 AM to replace the
hard drive. They even upgraded the drive from 40 to 80 gigs at no charge to
me. Several years ago, I had a battery on my Dell Laptop fail. I had it
replaced by overnight delivery the next morning.

Any problem they may have with quality is offset by their support.
Regards,
Allan Waghalter

 

[Mark Leuck]

Dell isn't exactly synonymous with "quality"... That statement's from a
guy that's seen what's inside...

So have I, while the motherboards and power supply are custom made they
still perform on par with standard systems and the video cards/hard drives
are top notch as long as you do get to choose components

If I had to buy a package system it'd be a Dell hands down

 

[J. Sloud]

PC based systems are not professional and should not be used in any
real DVR appciation (http://www.bahamassecurity.com/ms/articles/whichDVR.asp).

Now that's a load of crap. You've obviously never designed a "real"
DVR application.

Kalatel makes good low-end embedded DVR's, but they certainly aren't
the market leader. Welcome to the next level:

http://www.loronix.com/solutions/casestudies/index.asp

Please read the info at the above link before responding.

J.

 

[Rory]

I have designed many REAL dvr systems, and they are being used in
dusty, hot (120+%) enviroments, and never crash nor need repair. If
you want to be cheap then go with a PC based system, which will
require constant repair, ,as windows number one cannot handle
streaming video that well, and computers always will require constant
rebooting or service. I work in the internet and computer industry and
have been for many years.

Using a netscape email address, i would never take your word for
anything to do with computers or the internet anyway.

 

[J. Stevens]

Hmmm...well,
Having admitted to placing an expensive DVR in an attic as you did, your
credibility is suspect as well.
js

Rory wrote

 

[J. Sloud]

Using a netscape email address, i would never take your word for
anything to do with computers or the internet anyway.

I work for the company that supplies more electronic security
equipment to the US Federal Government than any other, and also
supplies security equipment to almost all of the Fortune 500
companies. The netscape email is simply a way to filter spam. I have
helped design digital video systems costing several hundred thousand
dollars which use multiple servers, workstations, and recorders.
These aren't single-box Windows based DVR's. You obviously cater to
the low-end market and have no idea of the type of equipment used in
true high-security applications such as airports, military bases, and
homeland security applications. Please stop making yourself look
foolish by posting garbage about Kalatel being the ultimate DVR. It
is a fine low-end embedded recorder, but it isn't what you make it out
to be.

 

[Rory]

I live in the bahamas, hence i cannot live in the US, like you cant
live here.
This post was not orignally about a casino or similar set up, this was
about a normal setup.

Like i said, most resellers will sell anything to make a buck. As for
the mail address, they should use a 'real' email address if they are
representing a business. I have been working on computers for the past
10+ years, here and previously in the UK. Windows just simply connot
handle streaming video well. Plus, at least with the kalatel DVRs i
never have to go back to it, thats the selling point. Kalatels hard
drives are dummies, with no software. The OS is in memory only.

I research every manufacturer, ,and receive regular email with
DVR/Remote video manufacturer updates etc, all types. AS for IP
addressable cameras, the only one ive seen any good is Sanyo's with a
built in HD, but thats $2000 US. Id rather use a regular high quality
520TVL sanyo camera, and connect it to the DVR. Perhaps in the future
things will change, but for now...

Anyone can build a PC based DVR system, doesnt take much, except
money. Also, alot of what you guys do over there, will never work
here.

 

[Rory]

I have been working on computers for the past

Ever connect one to the internet and turn it on before last week?

js

yep, been writing internet applications since 1996. Plus all my DVRs
are on Cable Internet for Remote video. Now im writing Remote Video
Software, download them for free from my web site if you like, i think
I saw a post from you that you have usd Kalatel DVRs in the past,
anyway, enough on this subject, its getting boring already.

Back to writing the software.

 

[J. Stevens]

Rory wrote

yep, been writing internet applications since 1996. Plus all my DVRs
are on Cable Internet for Remote video. Now im writing Remote Video
Software, download them for free from my web site if you like, i think
I saw a post from you that you have usd Kalatel DVRs in the past,
Nope.

anyway, enough on this subject, its getting boring already.

Back to writing the software.

Good. Stick to that.
js