frosted

right, im new to this so i will apoligise in advance if i make mistakes in refernce to slang info e.t.c. i have a number of business crying out for cctv based security systems. i am currently trying to decide abotu using a dvr box or using something like the geovision card/software in a pc. simply put what are the real advantages to the customer of using a pc based system for cctv security? there seems to be a cost saving to the clients using a dvr box (again im really sorry about my terminology!!!!). however, remote viewing and remote camera control is also very usefull. HELP! frosted

i plan to. i have been talking to yourselves about the geovision stuff

well i will be there on the monday! comming down from cumbria sun nite. just hope i can get acommadation! frosted

well im getting exited by it too. lucky timing considering the fact im just properly starting up! , maybe be possible to meet up to get some first hand advice if you are going to be at the show on monday? im very thankfull the forum members as i am getting very good open honest advice. still cant belive i found this forum by absolute chance!!!! i think you are right about the golden rule. makes total sence tbo. best regards frosted.

ideal. thankyou again im looking forward to getting everything setup and going. looks like im goign to this show on monday which will be ideal.

ideal. well ive just registered to go to the big show thats at the NEC in birmingham. a company has offered me free tickets . funney! so im going to go and workout products and everything. perfect timing really. going to ask my client if he minds waiting a week until ive seen the products to best decide! frosted

wow you as much of a forum junkie as me note - my other business is webdesign and database stuff so thats my exhuse! thanks mate. i think a lot of my local compatition use these one. i will have a look. cheers again frosted

thankyou for the reply mate. im thinkgin that the standalone box will be the best route to go in this case. seems like a lot of choice. why im looking for some helping "use this one" details im waiting very eagerly for the uk guys to gimmie info as well

so baywatch is it actually legal to have cameras recording or members of staff? (remember guys this is uk so prob will differ from us) the cars damaged have been outside. however there has been 3k of stock gone missing in 3 months as well! but his main concern is the external cameras . as with any customer cost is an issue. im planning to present a number of options to him when i quote. simple 5 cam plug and play. a more extensive internal as well. thankyou very much for all the info and comments. very good. frosted

management tool as in for watching your staff? i can see the use for remote viewing of sites and the like would be usefull.

thankyou for the quick and excellent advice. damn its what i thought. simple install. was hoping for a fun technical pc install as im a pc monkey by 1st trade oh well have to wait for another exmaple. could not quite justify the extra cost for the client. plus as said more profit for me ! thank for the help, another quickie what setups have you done that did require a pc system. what are the main points you look for to decide between the 2 options.? thankyou very much frosted

hello im new so not much use! just wondered who you would recommend as a supplier for kit in the uk? frosted

well let me give you some more information (and i prob should have done this first! ) 5 cameras system for a body shop which has had cars trashed and vandalised. 24 recording deterrant factor . now all the features and addons may well be nice. but im deciding which is best for the customer. it seams that the dvd box will save him money and reduce the costs of the install for him. and reduce the time for support and potential problems. im figuring that unless remote viewing is a nessesity and the ability to remotely control cameras then the pc based system is overkill? regards, frosted