Hello all,

I am searching for a Micro DVR. One of these that are about the size of a digital camera or gps.

Has anyone ever used one and if so what was your impression???

The application is a small office to install and record a covert camera.

What is required is the following.

Motion Detection recording as well as manual and schedule

Run whole weekend off of wall wart.

Record to SD memory

Possible mini HHD for recording

USB 2.0

I have been looking at a variety of sites that have them listed but some are not in stock or coming soon. Would like to get conversation with someone that has actually used one with pro/con comments. I hate buying equipment on the blind faith.

Any thoughts would be helpful.

TIA

This is what I would recommend.

http://eclipsecctv.com/LYNXC_security_DVR.html

Will this work for you?

Thanks for the link. I did not see USB 2.0 in the specs. The preference would be to DL to PC and view/save/copy there.

Thanks again,

If the product below fits your requirement send me your email address to support@tracenetstore.com and I will send you a picture and spec sheet.

Portable DVR Features

• Supports NTSC or PAL video system
• Supports 1 channel video and 1 channel audio
recording and playback operation
• Video/Audio data could be recorded directly on
the CF card / 1.8" HDD with ASF file format
• Using a USB 2.0 port to connect this product to
PC allows the transfer of images and data quickly
• The product saves images as .ASF (MP4) format
with time stamp which can be easily played not
only on the PSR but also on a PC
• Recording mode supports: manual, motion detection,
and schedule recording mode
• Different video size and quality selectable
• For motion detection, multiple detection blocks and
appropriate motion trigger level can be set up
• Support key lock function
• Use anywhere, the device supports both DC power
adaptor and Rechargeable Li-Ion Capacity

We have used a variety of mini pocket style DVR's. Alot of them claim to record audio with video and its normally one or the other. However most applications don't require audio when using a pocket DVR.

Feel free to PM me on any questions. I can point you in the right direction with the equipment.

Your likely to get SD recording that supports up to 4GB cards, which in turn will give you about 3-7 hours of recording depending on your settings. The best resolution you can record is normally about 640x480. You can expect to pay $399-$799 for the units depending on features such as motion activated recording, built in LCD, rechargeable batteries, etc.