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    Interesting replies chaps. I suppose from my point of view I don't really need CCTV but i enjoy researching and learning some new skills ( and its something to play with)

     

    My budget is tight so my whole mantra is get the best system as I can for as few £ as possible. I know this will never be a commercial system but like I said I don't need that. I've had good fun so far setting up my wireless bridge from an old router that was dumped in a cupboard.

     

    My camera has all been dispatched so its a waiting game now.

     

    On my NVR situation i've been looking at some alternate. either a QNAP NAS (http://www.ebuyer.com/501196-qnap-ts-120-1-bay-desktop-nas-enclosure-ts-120?utm_source=google&utm_medium=products&gclid=CjwKEAiA9KymBRD6g6iOvv2joU0SJAB0vRQyUyzxhpNiPEzM2HSikguXbOn4G0LamAJWEPmSj1pSxxoC0nnw_wcB) or a Raspberry PI set up as a NAS. Again i know they are not professional solutions but they should serve my needs.

     

    Anyone tried either of these solutions?

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    Cheapest solution >> use your laptop together with Ispy. Downside is your increased energy bill.

    Cheap solution >> Buy mini NVR 2 (60 pound) since, the new model support cameras above 2MP. Motion detection does not work. However, I don't know if the samsung will work on it.

    Cheap solution 2 >> Buy mini NVR 1 (25 pound) + 33 pound for each 1MP camera.

    Expensive option >> Buy hikvision or Dahua NVR

     

    If you don't care about the minor bugs in the Mini NVR (2) and don't care about 100% uptime, buy the mini nvr.

     

    Thanks for the reply.

     

    Ive read that ispy isnt the way to go now as they have started charging for some elements?

     

    So with a NVR1 would i not be able to record at the full quality? Whats the £33 a camera? is that to add more channels?

     

    Where is the best place to get a NVR2? what are they called?

     

    Sorry for all the questions

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    Hi everyone, can I ask for some advice…

     

    I am looking to set up a small residential system to cover my house. I ideally want to cover the front and my garage.

     

    I looked at getting a system from amazon, but after reading into the quality of 700tvl cameras I decided against it.

     

    I am on a bit of a tight budget so keeping costs down is a must. I have ordered a Hikvision DS-2CD2032 from aliexpress to cover the car outside.

     

    I have also already got a Samsung 7010p (http://www.samsungsecurity.co.uk/en/products/cameras/dome/fixed%20domes/internal%20cameras/snf-7010.aspx) I was thinking about putting this inside the garage.

    I have also got 2 watchbot cameras, not sure if they are much use? I will have the cameras running to an DD-WRT router that will be acting as a bridge to my main sky router.

     

    My next challenge is how to record, as previously said I’m on a tight budget. I have been looking at 2 options…

     

    An old laptop (i7 processor I think) running Axxon Next or XprotectGo. I’m a newbie to all this so I’m not sure how hard these are to set up or which is the best solution? Or is there better out there? I don’t need to hold video for get lengths of time just a few days.

     

    My other option is one of those mini NVR, you can get them on Aliexpress for around £25. What are these like? Is there a brand to avoid and where’s the best place to get them?

     

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

     

    PS do cameras sell well? The Samsung I have is brand new, I might put it in the classifieds to get something more suitable to my needs.

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