phatfreeza

awesome, i'll email you in a bit. thanks! anyone else have recommendations?

Hi all, i'm really new to this stuff, but my dad owns a supermarket and he asked me to do some research for him on DVRs. He wants to upgrade to digital because he is tired of switching VHS tapes. He was looking at a product called Vitek VT-DVR, and he was quoted $2400. I thought this was kind of expensive, but since i'm new to this stuff, i'm not completely sure. I'm pretty computer savvy so I was looking for a DVR that i can expand myself ( i love searching for HD deals.) I think he just needs a simple 8 channel DVR. It won't be connected to the internet and he already has the cameras wired. He was also looking at the Vitek color camera and was quoted $216 for each. He isn't too computer literate so a standalone option would be best. Sorry for the long post, and thank you in advance for any help! So if you guys can suggest some nice budget DVRs, i would appreciate it! Here are the specs for the Vitek DVR: VT-DVR Series Recording Time Calculator: (Launch The DVR Calculator) Remote Access & Management from Client PC Click Here to View a Demo. Embedded Linux Operating System Built-in Multiplexer Quadplex Function High Resolution Hidden/ Covert Camera Function Built-in Web Server for LAN/WAN/ Internet Automatic E-mail Notification: External Alarm, Video Loss, Power Loss, HDD Failure Dedicated Multi-Site/ Enterprise Client Software or Plug-In for Internet Explorer 6.0 External Back-up Devices(USB-2): CD-RW, DVD-RW, HDD, USB Flash Memory Stick(1.1) Mini Player: Auto Install when backing up files into CD or DVD Up to 800GB of Internal Storage Jog/Shuttle Operation IR Remote Control - Control Upto 99 DVRs Optional P.O.S. Interface Optional VGA Output Here are the specs for the camera: 1/3" Super HAD CCD With 380h TVL Minimum Illumination 0.5 Lux (F1.2) Accepts DC Servo Type Auto Iris Lenses Auto Backlight Compensation 24VAC Line Lock Sync System Max 1/100000 Sec. Electronic Shutter & AES Iris Mode Better Than 48db S/N Ratio Dimensions 2.24" X 2.04" X 4.33" (W x H x L)