Hi everyone,

I’m in the process of purchasing my first hose, so now I’m looking into surveillance systems. Hose is in far away suburbs where usually is deserted during daytime.

Being a computer freak I’m looking for PC bases system. Ho I imagine ideal system for myself:
In general I’m looking for about 60-120 fps 8-16 channels DVR card with “smart” function and motion sensors.
I need 5 cameras outside the house and 2-3 inside.
I’d like to have different alarms for every camera, sending e-mails or SMS.
I need possibility to monitor any camera from remote location, preferably with possibility to monitor with mobile devices (Palm)
I’d really like possibility to “talk” to someone standing in front of my doors from remote location.

So my questions are:
is this setup possible?
How match it would cost (in USA). Just DVR card and cameras. I don’t need color or anything fancy ?
Any suggestion why my setup is not good :)

Hi.

Check out this website:

http://www.shscomputers.com/catalog

is not complete, but in there you'll find the I-VIEW line of DVR cards.

As per cameras also.

Are the IView cards called witness DVR? Or is Iview just the name of the software?

What are the system requirements for your cards? Thanks.

I-view is the name of the company that makes the witness series.

The requirements are generaly a intel based motherboard, with a intel chipset, plus a celeron or P4 cpu capable of 1.0ghz or more.

Looked at your web site. Pricing looks more reasonable than GV cards with similar parameters. Just wondering maybe do you have any DVR cards with lower FPS ? (60 GPS and 8 cameras would be enough for me) couple more related questions:
The page describing the 8 port card looks strange. It talks about some embled os (In the card ?) and in the bottom of the picture stand alone system already. Maybe you can give me link to manufacture page with specifications and if available links to manuals.
Also question about cameras. The selection shown in your web is all you carry?

Dean, meet spam, spam meet Dean.

Looks like you are enjoying your stay here... Well thats good. I've seen about 10 of your posts in last 2 minutes. NICE. keep it up. no. really. I mean it.

As of the topic: you can use GeoVision (seems like the thread is overtaken by GV haters ;) ), they have a new feature - 2-way audio... thats something you where looking for, correct? And the rest of your requirements will be met. Dont blame me for liking GV.... I'm just an innocent bystander.

He he ..i got 2 way audio on my 4 channel low end stand alone now ..

Currently I don’t have any brand preferences myself (it will be my first, and most likely last system I’ll build). I just don’t want to buy any noname, product, but I don’t like to pay lots just for brand name. thank you for your info about Geo. It is very useful. Still hope to find cheaper product to meat my needs.