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  Zmodo 4Channel Security Surveillance Video Recorder DVR System - 3G Mobile 1TB Hard Drive Pre-installed

  Photography (Zmodo)
  

  Rating (3 reviews):

  (4.3/5)

  

  Good Value For the Price

  The first one I received showed dates back to 2009 when I did a device log query and was suspicious about the hard drive being used. I was told those dates were just system default dates but their customer service was excellent and they quickly exchange it for another one. After reviewing the device log on the second one it too has the 2009 dates so I am taking their word that they are default dates when the unit is setup. I am satisfied with the unit and the hassle free customer service. 4/5 Mi2sense - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Zmodo 4Channel Security Surveillance Video Recorder DVR System - 3G Mobile 1TB Hard Drive Pre-installed (Electronics) The first one I received showed dates back to 2009 when I did a device log query and was suspicious about the hard drive being used. I was told those dates were just system default dates but their customer service was excellent and they quickly exchange it for another one. After reviewing the device log on the second one it too has the 2009 dates so I am taking their word that they are default dates when the unit is setup. I am satisfied with the unit and the hassle free customer service. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 15, 2013

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  Keep ur piece of mind

  I purchase this produce since my mail packages was stolen from front door more than once. Surveillance video recorder monitor the area, and hope this will stop missing packages. Zmodo technicians are great. I called for set up for surveilance video recorder. They done the job. I will recommend this for any one. 5/5 Grace W - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Zmodo 4Channel Security Surveillance Video Recorder DVR System - 3G Mobile 1TB Hard Drive Pre-installed (Electronics) I purchase this produce since my mail packages was stolen from front door more than once. Surveillance video recorder monitor the area, and hope this will stop missing packages. Zmodo technicians are great. I called for set up for surveilance video recorder. They done the job. I will recommend this for any one. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 13, 2012

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  im thinking about buying this but have some questions

  when you got this zmodo dvr box did it come with everything i need to it hook up.can i hook it up to a tv or does it have to be a computer if so is it compatible with windows xp and is it compatible with camaras not of that brand please someone let me know i have 4 camamras and need to downsize on vcr's and tvs its just to much space thanks 4/5 heather - See all my reviews This review is from: Zmodo 4Channel Security Surveillance Video Recorder DVR System - 3G Mobile 1TB Hard Drive Pre-installed (Electronics) when you got this zmodo dvr box did it come with everything i need to it hook up.can i hook it up to a tv or does it have to be a computer if so is it compatible with windows xp and is it compatible with camaras not of that brand please someone let me know i have 4 camamras and need to downsize on vcr's and tvs its just to much space thanks Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 1, 2013

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  List Price: $319.99
  Price: $167.00
  You Save: $152.99 (48%)

  Long time recording: - Base on the H.264 Compression, maximize the hard drive's recording time, as well as transfer video for viewing over the internet.

  Network Remote Access - Access live video footage directly from your mobile phone or PC anytime anywhere

  View Video Online with No Service Fees - View your DVR's live or recorded video footage on any PC.

  Advanced Motion Detection Recording - This allows you record only when motion is detected.

  Instant Email Alerts if Activity Detected - This system is designed to send an email alert, complete with photo of the activity, if any motion is detected, or if any camera experiences video loss.

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  CIB R401M60A Full D1 High Resolution H.264 4 CH Network Security Surveillance DVR. Eagleeyes software. No hard disk driver included

  Photography (CIB Security)
  

  Rating (9 reviews):

  (4.3/5)

  

  Best DVR for the price that you will find on Amazon

  I got one of these over a year ago as part of a complete package for my office & was happy with it (see my other reviews). So when I needed another 4 camera system for my home, I decided not to get a complete system & buy everything separate. I wanted smaller cameras because it was for my house & I didn't think those big silver soda can sized cameras that come with most of the Complete 4 Camera Systems would look good on my house.With what I know now after my previous purchase, I looked at many DVR's like the zmodo which are around the same price. I like my previous CIB DVR, but I am not married to it & would be open to another brand. I am no pro security installer but I did a little homework this time. Different DVR's record video at different resolutions, like CIF, HD1 & D1. CIF is the lowest quality and D1 is the highest quality. I believe HD1 is Half-D1, which falls in the middle. It seems like you would want a DVR that records in D1 at 30 frames per second on each... 5/5 Jack (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: CIB R401M60A Full D1 High Resolution H.264 4 CH Network Security Surveillance DVR. Eagleeyes software. No hard disk driver included (Electronics) I got one of these over a year ago as part of a complete package for my office & was happy with it (see my other reviews). So when I needed another 4 camera system for my home, I decided not to get a complete system & buy everything separate. I wanted smaller cameras because it was for my house & I didn't think those big silver soda can sized cameras that come with most of the Complete 4 Camera Systems would look good on my house.With what I know now after my previous purchase, I looked at many DVR's like the zmodo which are around the same price. I like my previous CIB DVR, but I am not married to it & would be open to another brand. I am no pro security installer but I did a little homework this time. Different DVR's record video at different resolutions, like CIF, HD1 & D1. CIF is the lowest quality and D1 is the highest quality. I believe HD1 is Half-D1, which falls in the middle. It seems like you would want a DVR that records in D1 at 30 frames per second on each... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 13, 2013

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  Easy Setup - Lots of Options - Great Customer Support

  For 119.00. You really can't beat this DVR. I don't think this setup could have been any simpler. Install Hard Drive, Plug in cameras, Plug in DVR. Very intuitive menus. I had to call USA Security Store customer support for something easy that I was overlooking concerning the display icons and I was speaking to an actual human being who answered on the 2nd ring. What more could you ask for? The support rep even called me back 5 minutes later with the answer to my question. I haven't tried to setup remote viewing yet, but I will in a few days, but it is nice to know that I can call CIB's technical support in the USA and have someone help guide me through the setup if needed. Great job CIB. 5/5 Joseph C. Young "Joseph Young" (Houston, Texas) - See all my reviews, March 29, 2012

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  exactly what i was looking for

  a low cost, high quality replacement of a machine that was horrible to work with. My existing parts fit right in and everything was ready to go on the first boot. It couldn't have gone smoother. The interface is clean and straight forward and easy to work with. I got everything working except the email features... anyone figure that out yet? 5/5 Mark - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: CIB R401M60A Full D1 High Resolution H.264 4 CH Network Security Surveillance DVR. Eagleeyes software. No hard disk driver included (Electronics) a low cost, high quality replacement of a machine that was horrible to work with. My existing parts fit right in and everything was ready to go on the first boot. It couldn't have gone smoother. The interface is clean and straight forward and easy to work with. I got everything working except the email features... anyone figure that out yet? Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 3, 2013

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  List Price: $119.00
  Price: $99.95
  You Save: $19.05 (16%)

  One Year Warranty, full Technical Supports if Purchased Directly from USA Security Store

  Five Browsers Windows IE, Mozilla FireFox, Mac Safari, Google Chrome and Opera Login are supported

  Supprots seven mobile device platforms iPad, iPod, iPhone, Andriod, BlackBerry, with Eagleeyes Software

  H.264 4 Channels Video and Audio, Full D1 Real Time 120FPS Recording and Display. No hard disk driver included

  Video Viewer CMS application is available for Windows and Mac PC both for the remote viewing

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  Q-See QS494-5 4 Channel H.264 Smart Recording DVR with Pre-Installed 500 GB Hard Drive, Black

  Photography (Digital Peripheral Solutions)
  

  Rating (5 reviews):

  (3.4/5)

  

  Works very well with few caveats

  The Q-see unit basically acts your DVR box for home security and I have it hooked up to some Defender external cameras. The unit is very easy to set up, automate and record. 500 GB is a nice size hard drive which will allows you to record quite a bit of video. You can choose which cameras you want recording, and receive email alerts.The user interface is not as easy to use as say your cable DVR box but I was able to get it working with somewhat of a learning curve. The advanced motion detector recording was somewhat wonky and inconsistent with my setup but it was not a function I wanted to use so I didn't spend that much time with it.Otherwise, you have lots of features to choose from and if you need a DVR surveillance recording unit, this could be a great choice. 5/5 Surface to Air Missle (USA) - See all my reviews, January 30, 2013

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  Nice piece for the entry level DVR

  I bought this Q-see DVR to replace my broken LTS DVR, I still keep 4 cameras. After opened box, I follow the quick setup manual to setup everything,it looks perfect, nothing difficult, and I download the Q-see QS apps to my smartphone and enter public IP address( not router address ) + port number, log in with ID and passwords, do it as well as the internet explorer. So you got a live view at your smartphone and PC. Once again, there is nothing difficult to setup, just do it step by step as said in the manual. 5/5 TMC "nivisionbat" (San Gabriel, CA United States) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Q-See QS494-5 4 Channel H.264 Smart Recording DVR with Pre-Installed 500 GB Hard Drive, Black (Electronics) I bought this Q-see DVR to replace my broken LTS DVR, I still keep 4 cameras. After opened box, I follow the quick setup manual to setup everything,it looks perfect, nothing difficult, and I download the Q-see QS apps to my smartphone and enter public IP address( not router address ) + port number, log in with ID and passwords, do it as well as the internet explorer. So you got a live view at your smartphone and PC. Once again, there is nothing difficult to setup, just do it step by step as said in the manual. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 31, 2013

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  Horrible

  The DVR only recorded video. Other advertising claims they made are false. You have to stop record to playback effectively. "QS494" not "QS494-5" 1/5 jcdvp - See all my reviews This review is from: Q-See QS494-5 4 Channel H.264 Smart Recording DVR with Pre-Installed 500 GB Hard Drive, Black (Electronics) The DVR only recorded video. Other advertising claims they made are false. You have to stop record to playback effectively. "QS494" not "QS494-5" Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 27, 2013

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  List Price: $199.99
  

  Includes Pre-installed 500GB Hard Drive

  Customize up to 4 cameras

  Stream Live Video Directly to a remote MAC or PC, iPhone, iPad, or Android. Receive email alerts upon motion detection.

  Receive email alerts upon motion detection.

  Remote Internet monitoring (up to 5 users at the same time)

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  CIB R401H60W500G H.264 Full D1 4 CH Network Security Surveillance DVR 500GB HDD. Eagleeyes software

  Photography (CIB Security)
  

  Rating (40 reviews):

  (3.9/5)

  

  Use caution

  I purchased this DVR after doing considerable research, and finally decided on this based on the good reviews I read. Unfortunately, what I ordered is not what I got. What I did get was a knockoff, with no CIB logo (something USA Security Store is apparently aware of, since they even placed a warning in their product description), no supporting documentation, and a CD with a link in a Flash app to download the user manual. The manual contains ZERO mention of CIB, something very suspicious, since every manufacturer I've ever dealt with has their contact info in the manual.Additionally, there was NO warranty included as advertised. Not surprising, since by all appearances it is a cheap knockoff. I have reported it to Amazon, and advise caution to anyone planning on buying this item. If I could rate it a minus star, I would. One of the video reviews I had seen on this product warned that there were cheap knockoffs of this product being passed off as the real thing, and said... 1/5 tomv - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: CIB R401H60W500G H.264 Full D1 4 CH Network Security Surveillance DVR 500GB HDD. Eagleeyes software (Electronics) I purchased this DVR after doing considerable research, and finally decided on this based on the good reviews I read. Unfortunately, what I ordered is not what I got. What I did get was a knockoff, with no CIB logo (something USA Security Store is apparently aware of, since they even placed a warning in their product description), no supporting documentation, and a CD with a link in a Flash app to download the user manual. The manual contains ZERO mention of CIB, something very suspicious, since every manufacturer I've ever dealt with has their contact info in the manual.Additionally, there was NO warranty included as advertised. Not surprising, since by all appearances it is a cheap knockoff. I have reported it to Amazon, and advise caution to anyone planning on buying this item. If I could rate it a minus star, I would. One of the video reviews I had seen on this product warned that there were cheap knockoffs of this product being passed off as the real thing, and said... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 14, 2011

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  Good DVR But not the one I ordered. [UPDATED AT BOTTOM]

  I ordered the R401M60W500G "AVTECH KPD674B". This review is actually for the H401D1W500G model (AVTECH AVC793ZC) which is the newer replacement for R401M60W500G "AVTECH KPD674B". Read on for the review of this "alternative" unit.I received the "Newer" version of this DVR (Model: H401D1500G or AVC793ZC) through USASecurityStore via Amazon. I was concerned about it being a counterfeit model since it didn't have the CIB Logo on the front. After some research, I found out that it is actually manufactured by AVTech. After searching for the actual AVTech model # AVC793 on the internet, I was able to find the specs and even found it on the AVTECH website. There are several variations of this model and some even support an internal DVDRW for backup purposes.I called USA security store immediately upon receipt with my concerns, and they assured me that this was the brand new model that just came in, still had 1 year warranty, and was actually better then the... 4/5 Nylox (Kansas City, MO) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: CIB R401H60W500G H.264 Full D1 4 CH Network Security Surveillance DVR 500GB HDD. Eagleeyes software (Electronics) I ordered the R401M60W500G "AVTECH KPD674B". This review is actually for the H401D1W500G model (AVTECH AVC793ZC) which is the newer replacement for R401M60W500G "AVTECH KPD674B". Read on for the review of this "alternative" unit.I received the "Newer" version of this DVR (Model: H401D1500G or AVC793ZC) through USASecurityStore via Amazon. I was concerned about it being a counterfeit model since it didn't have the CIB Logo on the front. After some research, I found out that it is actually manufactured by AVTech. After searching for the actual AVTech model # AVC793 on the internet, I was able to find the specs and even found it on the AVTECH website. There are several variations of this model and some even support an internal DVDRW for backup purposes.I called USA security store immediately upon receipt with my concerns, and they assured me that this was the brand new model that just came in, still had 1 year warranty, and was actually better then the... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 25, 2011

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  Very Nice and Affordable DVR for your home or business

  I bought this unit to replace the computer I had been using for a DVR. Since I already had the cameras, this made sense. Fully customizable recording setup, motion, timer, external trigger (door or window, glass break), Big 500GB built-in hard drive stores plenty of surveillance footage. Monitor the system from anywhere over the internet. Supports 4 channels of video and audio and uses H.264 compression.I would recommend this DVR to all my friends and associates, and to anyone else looking for an inexpensive, yet fully functional DVR. 4/5 Jess Ratliff (Horseshoe Bay, Texas) - See all my reviews This review is from: CIB R401H60W500G H.264 Full D1 4 CH Network Security Surveillance DVR 500GB HDD. Eagleeyes software (Electronics) I bought this unit to replace the computer I had been using for a DVR. Since I already had the cameras, this made sense. Fully customizable recording setup, motion, timer, external trigger (door or window, glass break), Big 500GB built-in hard drive stores plenty of surveillance footage. Monitor the system from anywhere over the internet. Supports 4 channels of video and audio and uses H.264 compression.I would recommend this DVR to all my friends and associates, and to anyone else looking for an inexpensive, yet fully functional DVR. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 29, 2011

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  List Price: $199.00
  Price: $195.99
  You Save: $3.01 (2%)

  Video Viewer CMS application is available for Windows and Mac PC both for the remote viewing

  H.264 4 Channels Video and Audio, 500GB Hard disk, Full D1 Real Time 120FPS Recording and Display

  Supprots seven mobile device platforms iPad, iPod, iPhone, Andriod, BlackBerry, with Eagleeyes Software

  Five Browsers Windows IE, Mozilla FireFox, Mac Safari, Google Chrome and Opera Login are supported

  One Year Warranty, full Technical Supports if Purchased Directly from USA Security Store

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  CIB K404AV H.264 4 CH Network Security Surveillance DVR Recording System.

  Photography (CIB Security)
  

  Rating (8 reviews):

  (3.6/5)

  

  As expected/advertised...

  It works just as expected. You only need basic technical abilities to get it up and running (10 mins)There was no hard drive (nor did I expect one but you void the warrenty by opening it up) so it is a catch-22 but once I got the 1.5TB installed (SATA connection only) it worked like a charm.Software works locally, intranet, and internet...so far I have been using the NetDVR plugin (provided as a download) in Chrome and it's only crashed once (browser restart fixed it)Definitely recommend for the $$$. It would be nice to be able to access the files directly over the network but I haven't been able to figure that out.EDIT: I had given 4 stars but after I realized it is misadvertised (mobile support doesn't exist) I downgraded to 2 starsUPDATE: Ok, tech support got me set up for mobile, back to 4 stars, took a little tweaking with my DYNDNS and opening the right ports on my firewall but works great now. 4/5 Rick78 - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: CIB K404AV H.264 4 CH Network Security Surveillance DVR Recording System. (Electronics) It works just as expected. You only need basic technical abilities to get it up and running (10 mins)There was no hard drive (nor did I expect one but you void the warrenty by opening it up) so it is a catch-22 but once I got the 1.5TB installed (SATA connection only) it worked like a charm.Software works locally, intranet, and internet...so far I have been using the NetDVR plugin (provided as a download) in Chrome and it's only crashed once (browser restart fixed it)Definitely recommend for the $$$. It would be nice to be able to access the files directly over the network but I haven't been able to figure that out.EDIT: I had given 4 stars but after I realized it is misadvertised (mobile support doesn't exist) I downgraded to 2 starsUPDATE: Ok, tech support got me set up for mobile, back to 4 stars, took a little tweaking with my DYNDNS and opening the right ports on my firewall but works great now. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 30, 2012

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  Great budget DVR with mac client support.

  This is the 2nd CIB K404AV I have bought, and I've used/installed other similar budget DVRs in the past so I'm pretty comfortable with them.Installation and use is as easy, or easier, than others of this class... The menus are a bit confusing if you are new, but that's the case with all of this kind of product. If you are technically savvy you can set this up and operate it no problem.I had to contact the seller for firmware updates, and their customer service was fast and helpful, but it took a little back and forth before I got the update since they kept thinking I meant the client software.The mac client works great, but the web-based interface only works with IE, which is pretty standard for these types of DVR. Its a minor inconvenience, but just having mac support was enough to make me switch brands to this make/model instead.For the price, this is a great little DVR. 5/5 Battery Buyer - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: CIB K404AV H.264 4 CH Network Security Surveillance DVR Recording System. (Electronics) This is the 2nd CIB K404AV I have bought, and I've used/installed other similar budget DVRs in the past so I'm pretty comfortable with them.Installation and use is as easy, or easier, than others of this class... The menus are a bit confusing if you are new, but that's the case with all of this kind of product. If you are technically savvy you can set this up and operate it no problem.I had to contact the seller for firmware updates, and their customer service was fast and helpful, but it took a little back and forth before I got the update since they kept thinking I meant the client software.The mac client works great, but the web-based interface only works with IE, which is pretty standard for these types of DVR. Its a minor inconvenience, but just having mac support was enough to make me switch brands to this make/model instead.For the price, this is a great little DVR. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 1, 2012

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  Best for the money.

  This only needed a hard drive, which as easy t install, to be ready to use right out of the box. Very user friendly. 4/5 Brett Palmer (TUCSON, ARIZONA, US) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: CIB K404AV H.264 4 CH Network Security Surveillance DVR Recording System. (Electronics) This only needed a hard drive, which as easy t install, to be ready to use right out of the box. Very user friendly. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 9, 2012

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  List Price: $99.00
  

  Hard Disk Driver is not included. Audio Microphone device is not included. Audio Microphone device is not included.

  One Year Warranty, full Technical Supports if Purchased Directly from USA Security Store

  Supports mobile device platforms iPhone, Andriod, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile.

  H.264 4 Channels Video and Audio, Real Time 120FPS Recording and Display

  This DVR unit is CIB Security Exclusive with CIB brand name

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  Netrome Tetragon 4-Channel DVR Security System with 4 Camera and LCD Monitor

  Photography (Netrome)
  

  Rating (7 reviews):

  (3.0/5)

  

  Don't buy anything from Netrome

  This company is out of business, and without them, none of the remote viewing features will work. They left a lot of people high and dry. It's not bad equipment, but don't get stuck with it. 1/5 Pixelblast - See all my reviews This review is from: Netrome Tetragon 4-Channel DVR Security System with 4 Camera and LCD Monitor (Electronics) This company is out of business, and without them, none of the remote viewing features will work. They left a lot of people high and dry. It's not bad equipment, but don't get stuck with it. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 2, 2010

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  Customer Service is Horrible!

  The security system is actually easy to set up and the functionalty is prteey basic but getting remote access is terrible. Also the customer service number listed on Netrome's website does not work. You can also forget email service. As a basic system, you can get buy, bu if remote access is crotical to you, you can forget buying this product! 3/5 dp - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Netrome Tetragon 4-Channel DVR Security System with 4 Camera and LCD Monitor (Electronics) The security system is actually easy to set up and the functionalty is prteey basic but getting remote access is terrible. Also the customer service number listed on Netrome's website does not work. You can also forget email service. As a basic system, you can get buy, bu if remote access is crotical to you, you can forget buying this product! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 6, 2010

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  Sorriest system on the market!

  We bought this system at Sam's club because a friend had bought one at Sam's for around the same price. I liked his so I paid 1K for the system with 4 cameras. Unfortunately I his system was a totally different brand and I bought the tetragon by accident. (It was not until cams were installed that I realize my critical error) PLEASE SAVE YOUR MONEY AND BUY A REAL SYSTEM! WE HAD TWO SEPARATE CASES OF VANDLISM AT OUR CHURCH AND COULD NOT GET EVIDENCE AGAINST CRIMINAL BECAUSE THE CAMERAS CYCLED ON AND OFF DURING CRIME. (IT WILL READ "PLEASE STAND BY" DURING RECORDING) The images are so low grade it is just a little bit better than nothing at all. We have just ordered a new system with 8 night vision cameras from a reputabale company. I have counted the $1,000 mistake as experience and have moved on. I think I will box entire system up and mail back to tetragon. You will be disappointed for sure.KevinBaytown, Texas 1/5 Kevin - See all my reviews This review is from: Netrome Tetragon 4-Channel DVR Security System with 4 Camera and LCD Monitor (Electronics) We bought this system at Sam's club because a friend had bought one at Sam's for around the same price. I liked his so I paid 1K for the system with 4 cameras. Unfortunately I his system was a totally different brand and I bought the tetragon by accident. (It was not until cams were installed that I realize my critical error) PLEASE SAVE YOUR MONEY AND BUY A REAL SYSTEM! WE HAD TWO SEPARATE CASES OF VANDLISM AT OUR CHURCH AND COULD NOT GET EVIDENCE AGAINST CRIMINAL BECAUSE THE CAMERAS CYCLED ON AND OFF DURING CRIME. (IT WILL READ "PLEASE STAND BY" DURING RECORDING) The images are so low grade it is just a little bit better than nothing at all. We have just ordered a new system with 8 night vision cameras from a reputabale company. I have counted the $1,000 mistake as experience and have moved on. I think I will box entire system up and mail back to tetragon. You will be disappointed for sure.KevinBaytown, Texas Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 15, 2011

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  List Price: $1,499.99
  Price: $499.96
  You Save: $1,000.03 (67%)

  High clarity of digital images without using conventional video tape. Live monitoring, recording, playback and remote access simultaneously

  RCA TV output for external monitor - Remote Client Application for remote access via Internet. 17" LCD Monitor Included!

  Supports up to 4 cameras (4 cameras included) - 4 color cameras w/ night vision. Includes 4 x 65ft. cables with RCA type connectors

  Hard Drive: 160GB SATA 7200rpm HDD, Video: Integrated Super VGA graphics, Network Interface: Integrated 10/100 Ethernet

  Auto-swithcing day & night surveillance modes using infared camera (Color to B&W)

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  Zmodo PKD-DK4216-500GB H.264 Internet & 3G Phone Accessible 4-Channel DVR with 4 Night Vision Cameras and 500 GB HD

  Photography (Zmodo)
  

  Rating (124 reviews):

  (3.3/5)

  

  Not bad for the price

  If youre looking for hi tech crystal clear images and detailed images, move on. If you just want a basic, easy to install CCTV system this is great. Its as easy as mount the cameras with 3 screws, plug the cameras into the cables, run the wires to the unit and plug them in. Its easier than the average surround sound system.the night vision is OK, works well in darkness up to about 10 feet; the images are black & white though. The overall image quality is OK, if someone is within about 15 feet the image is clear enough to recognize a stranger by the photo. Past 30 feet you'd have a hard time distingushing between Jessica Simpson and Hillary Clinton. When you attempt to 'zoom' the image it gets very grainy, so forget that idea. The field of view is fairly narrow, so if you are using it in a small space (10x10 room) the view is limited.Overall, its a breeze to put in and use, just dont expect the best image quality. if youre a small business or a homeowner, its... 2/5 JS - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Zmodo PKD-DK4216-500GB H.264 Internet & 3G Phone Accessible 4-Channel DVR with 4 Night Vision Cameras and 500 GB HD (Electronics) If youre looking for hi tech crystal clear images and detailed images, move on. If you just want a basic, easy to install CCTV system this is great. Its as easy as mount the cameras with 3 screws, plug the cameras into the cables, run the wires to the unit and plug them in. Its easier than the average surround sound system.the night vision is OK, works well in darkness up to about 10 feet; the images are black & white though. The overall image quality is OK, if someone is within about 15 feet the image is clear enough to recognize a stranger by the photo. Past 30 feet you'd have a hard time distingushing between Jessica Simpson and Hillary Clinton. When you attempt to 'zoom' the image it gets very grainy, so forget that idea. The field of view is fairly narrow, so if you are using it in a small space (10x10 room) the view is limited.Overall, its a breeze to put in and use, just dont expect the best image quality. if youre a small business or a homeowner, its... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 21, 2011

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  For the price paid.....THIS UNIT IS WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!

  This system packs a massive load of value for the price paid. If you're looking for a basic camera system with decent camera images, then this is what you're looking for. By no means is it a commercial level feature packed system that can produce "High Definition Images". It cannot see fine detail, but produces usable images to see mischef around your property or business. For example, if you want to know which neighbor is messing with your car or who's dog took a crap on your lawn, you can probably identify someone you've seen before. The closer you can get a subject to these cameras the more detail you can see.INITIAL IMPRESSIONS:The DVR looked exactly as I intended. It was a good size and included a Western Digital 500GB Green Drive with a very recent manufacturing date. The cameras were smaller than I thought. No problem with that. All metal construction. Looked perfect for my installation. Everything was packed well in China!!INSTALLATION:I had already... 5/5 JosephN - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Zmodo PKD-DK4216-500GB H.264 Internet & 3G Phone Accessible 4-Channel DVR with 4 Night Vision Cameras and 500 GB HD (Electronics) This system packs a massive load of value for the price paid. If you're looking for a basic camera system with decent camera images, then this is what you're looking for. By no means is it a commercial level feature packed system that can produce "High Definition Images". It cannot see fine detail, but produces usable images to see mischef around your property or business. For example, if you want to know which neighbor is messing with your car or who's dog took a crap on your lawn, you can probably identify someone you've seen before. The closer you can get a subject to these cameras the more detail you can see.INITIAL IMPRESSIONS:The DVR looked exactly as I intended. It was a good size and included a Western Digital 500GB Green Drive with a very recent manufacturing date. The cameras were smaller than I thought. No problem with that. All metal construction. Looked perfect for my installation. Everything was packed well in China!!INSTALLATION:I had already... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 18, 2012

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  ZMODO DVR systems

  Do your research. I've seen a lot of bad reviews for Zmodo DVR's on other websites from people that don't know anything about CCTV IR based camera systems...I own 2 of these DVR systems, in my experience they are the best. For years I struggled with PCI based DVR solutions, (SAMS club specials to) they ALL SUCK. The software for all PCI based cards is the same Chinese garbage. No support, no updates, short operational life.Out of the box the Zmodo systems work very well and without hassle. Couple of points to this...#1 Camera quality, for the price you can't expect the best. The most important feature here is the DVR and these are worth the price (- cameras). These don't have much range, they are too small you really need to tailor cameras to your environment. Buy a larger one for distance visibility at night. Do your research. You can't expect these to see a license plate 15" away.#2 To improve image quality use coax and not... 5/5 Mech "Mech" (Louisville, KY) - See all my reviews This review is from: Zmodo PKD-DK4216-500GB H.264 Internet & 3G Phone Accessible 4-Channel DVR with 4 Night Vision Cameras and 500 GB HD (Electronics) Do your research. I've seen a lot of bad reviews for Zmodo DVR's on other websites from people that don't know anything about CCTV IR based camera systems...I own 2 of these DVR systems, in my experience they are the best. For years I struggled with PCI based DVR solutions, (SAMS club specials to) they ALL SUCK. The software for all PCI based cards is the same Chinese garbage. No support, no updates, short operational life.Out of the box the Zmodo systems work very well and without hassle. Couple of points to this...#1 Camera quality, for the price you can't expect the best. The most important feature here is the DVR and these are worth the price (- cameras). These don't have much range, they are too small you really need to tailor cameras to your environment. Buy a larger one for distance visibility at night. Do your research. You can't expect these to see a license plate 15" away.#2 To improve image quality use coax and not... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 9, 2012

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  List Price: $249.00
  

  H.264 Compression Technology

  Motion Detection Recording

  500GB Hard Drive Installed

  TV Monitor BNC Output & PC Monitor VGA Output

  Viewable Over 3G Smart Phones / Internet

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  CIB K404AV500G H.264 4 CH Network Security Surveillance DVR Recording System ...

  Photography (CIB Security)
  

  Rating (16 reviews):

  (3.4/5)

  

  A mediocre security DVR

  Unlike many other security DVR's, this model can record both audio and video - a must-have feature to me.Pros:1. Very inexpensive 4-CH A/V model including a built-in 500GB hard disk.2. Sound recording quality is quite good. Better than many other more expensive models on the market.Cons:1. The spec listed the Highest display setting as:* High Resolution VGA output in 1600x1200 ResolutionActual highest setting allowed is 1280x1024. Poor preview if you put four channels on one screen.2. Mediocre video image quality even at D1 resolution:I tried two CCTV cameras and can not even get the image sync up. Finally, I got it work with my Panasonic camcorder. This model seems require 1.2V P-P/75ohm signal instead of the standard CCTV 1.0V P-P/75ohm video out. All image appears wash out. The image quality seems closely related to the signal level.3. Loud system noise level:The unit ran very quiet when first... 3/5 ciera_87 - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: CIB K404AV500G H.264 4 CH Network Security Surveillance DVR Recording System ... (Electronics) Unlike many other security DVR's, this model can record both audio and video - a must-have feature to me.Pros:1. Very inexpensive 4-CH A/V model including a built-in 500GB hard disk.2. Sound recording quality is quite good. Better than many other more expensive models on the market.Cons:1. The spec listed the Highest display setting as:* High Resolution VGA output in 1600x1200 ResolutionActual highest setting allowed is 1280x1024. Poor preview if you put four channels on one screen.2. Mediocre video image quality even at D1 resolution:I tried two CCTV cameras and can not even get the image sync up. Finally, I got it work with my Panasonic camcorder. This model seems require 1.2V P-P/75ohm signal instead of the standard CCTV 1.0V P-P/75ohm video out. All image appears wash out. The image quality seems closely related to the signal level.3. Loud system noise level:The unit ran very quiet when first... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 4, 2011

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  pretty good

  This DVR is relatively easy to set up. The internet part is mind boggling though. I even loaded the software on my Blackberry and I can only view my cameras on my phone if I use my wi-fi, regardless of how I set it up. A little pointless. Customer service is moderately helpful, but there is a serious communication/language gap which makes the help they are trying to give hard to use. Aside from the internet issues, the DVR is great. 4/5 pugz - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: CIB K404AV500G H.264 4 CH Network Security Surveillance DVR Recording System ... (Electronics) This DVR is relatively easy to set up. The internet part is mind boggling though. I even loaded the software on my Blackberry and I can only view my cameras on my phone if I use my wi-fi, regardless of how I set it up. A little pointless. Customer service is moderately helpful, but there is a serious communication/language gap which makes the help they are trying to give hard to use. Aside from the internet issues, the DVR is great. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 17, 2011

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  Good Product

  I was concerned after reading a few of the reviews, however, I received the DVR last week and everything works as expected. I've worked to set the motion sensor so it doesn't record leaves moving. I also setup the machine through the home router so I can view the videos and live shots through a laptop. That feature is a must and makes it very convenient. Just plug it into the router and access the IP address of the DVR device.I'm semi computer savy but the machine was very easy to hook up. The display when viewing from the DVR is primitive but when you use Chrome/IE/etc it's very user friendly and visually appealing.This is my first surveillance DVR so I don't have anything to compare it to, but, for the price, I'm happy. In this age of buying so much online, unfortunately, it may come in handy some time if someone decides to steal stuff off the patio...Update: Hooked up the email alerts and was pleasantly surprised. It sends a photo of the... 4/5 Ken - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: CIB K404AV500G H.264 4 CH Network Security Surveillance DVR Recording System ... (Electronics) I was concerned after reading a few of the reviews, however, I received the DVR last week and everything works as expected. I've worked to set the motion sensor so it doesn't record leaves moving. I also setup the machine through the home router so I can view the videos and live shots through a laptop. That feature is a must and makes it very convenient. Just plug it into the router and access the IP address of the DVR device.I'm semi computer savy but the machine was very easy to hook up. The display when viewing from the DVR is primitive but when you use Chrome/IE/etc it's very user friendly and visually appealing.This is my first surveillance DVR so I don't have anything to compare it to, but, for the price, I'm happy. In this age of buying so much online, unfortunately, it may come in handy some time if someone decides to steal stuff off the patio...Update: Hooked up the email alerts and was pleasantly surprised. It sends a photo of the... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 27, 2012

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  List Price: $179.00
  Price: $149.00
  You Save: $30.00 (17%)

  One Year Warranty, full Technical Supports if Purchased Directly from USA Security Store

  H.264 4 Channels Video and Audio, 500GB Hard disk, Real Time 120FPS Recording and Display

  This DVR unit is CIB Security Exclusive with CIB brand name

  Supports mobile device platforms iPhone, Andriod, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile.

  Audio Microphone device is not included.

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  4 Channel Super USB DVR Video & Audio Real-time Network CCTV Capture Card 120FPS

  Photography (Diysecuritycameraworld)
  

  Rating (4 reviews):

  (4.8/5)

  

  Great hardware. Software could use some work

  This was incredibly easy to setup. It's exactly what I was looking for as far as hardware went. The software that comes with it looks like it was made in the mid 90s. It is still functional, but it's not pretty or very easy to use. It does get the job done though so for the price it is still a great deal. 4/5 Cassanova - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: 4 Channel Super USB DVR Video & Audio Real-time Network CCTV Capture Card 120FPS (Camera) This was incredibly easy to setup. It's exactly what I was looking for as far as hardware went. The software that comes with it looks like it was made in the mid 90s. It is still functional, but it's not pretty or very easy to use. It does get the job done though so for the price it is still a great deal. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 2, 2013

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  terrific product

  i use this product to protect my family and property though i only have two cameras at the moment the device has yet to show any issues not directly related to my unreliable computer. Five stars is a shameful insult to the shocking quality and features of this product the software is flawless the hardware all but bullet proof i would and have repeatedly recommended this product to others. I would definitely buy this product again. 5/5 kspike - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: 4 Channel Super USB DVR Video & Audio Real-time Network CCTV Capture Card 120FPS (Camera) i use this product to protect my family and property though i only have two cameras at the moment the device has yet to show any issues not directly related to my unreliable computer. Five stars is a shameful insult to the shocking quality and features of this product the software is flawless the hardware all but bullet proof i would and have repeatedly recommended this product to others. I would definitely buy this product again. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 31, 2012

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  Worked great, good seller...

  Item worked better than I had thought it would. Read a lot of bad reviews about a lot of bad USB DVR being sold, and software issues and what not. This one loaded easily, tied into my camera system without a hitch, and software was no issue what soever. 5/5 Barry Alan Porterfield (Tallahassee, FL) - See all my reviews, April 16, 2013

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  4 channel video input on one card. Maximum display/recording rate is 25 fps in PAL format; 30 fps in NTSC(US) format per channel

  4 Channel Super USB DVR Video & Audio Real-time Network CCTV Capture Card 120FPS

  Compatible with Windows 2000 / XP / Vista /7 (32 &64Bit)

  Record resolution: D1(PAL: 704 x 576 NTSC 720 x 480)

  Features 4-channel video input and 4-channel audio input in one card, allows you to watch 4 different video displays on one screen

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  New 4 Channel Embedded Linux US411ZS D1 H.264 Network DVR No Hard Drive, Real time True Triplex with built web server for remote viewing and operation, backup and operation 4CH DVR 480FPS SATA ready

  PC Accessory (ICatch)
  

  Rating (54 reviews):

  (4.5/5)

  

  Excellent functionality for the price! Great unit!

  I've had this unit for a few weeks, and I've been experimenting with camera positions and lighting. This Security DVR has worked perfectly.All features work, as advertised, and are well implemented.PROS:-Motion detection with pre-record (pre-time stamps motion event) works great. I really like the function which allows you to fast forward at 32x, and the unit slows right down to 1x right before a car or person walks on my property, then resumes FF when it leaves the frame. I can spend 20 minutes after work, and see every person or vehicle that has entered my property for the past 9 hours I've been at work. Very cool!-I can access the unit from any computer in my house. The software included allows access to the DVR menu functions as well. Streaming video over my LAN has been glitch free and solid full motion. I haven't tried accessing the box away from home yet. I will update my review if there are any problems with that. (I doubt there will be. The... 5/5 Michael Farias (Southern New England) - See all my reviews, July 7, 2009

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  Excellent

  I have the model that comes with the 250GB HDD and I am very satisfied with the unit. Like some of the reviews I do think that some of the menu functions/options are quite difficult to understand and that you have to play around with them to see what they do. I've had it running for about year with just a few minutes of interruptions and still running good.I just enter my current IP and I am able to watch my house while at work and keep an eye on my kids when they get home from, or when they don't have, school. I have a dynamic IP so before I leave for work I make check to make sure what is my current IP. My ISP changes my IP every month - sometimes every week so it's not a big deal. It has worked flawlessly so far. I will be replacing the existing HD with 1.5TB HD soon. 5/5 CyrusMac_96706 "cyrusmac" (Ewa Beach, HI USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: New 4 Channel Embedded Linux US411ZS D1 H.264 Network DVR No Hard Drive, Real time True Triplex with built web server for remote viewing and operation, backup and operation 4CH DVR 480FPS SATA ready (Electronics) I have the model that comes with the 250GB HDD and I am very satisfied with the unit. Like some of the reviews I do think that some of the menu functions/options are quite difficult to understand and that you have to play around with them to see what they do. I've had it running for about year with just a few minutes of interruptions and still running good.I just enter my current IP and I am able to watch my house while at work and keep an eye on my kids when they get home from, or when they don't have, school. I have a dynamic IP so before I leave for work I make check to make sure what is my current IP. My ISP changes my IP every month - sometimes every week so it's not a big deal. It has worked flawlessly so far. I will be replacing the existing HD with 1.5TB HD soon. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 3, 2009

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  A REAL BARGAIN

  I use this DVR as the central point of my home security system. I purchased a 1TB SATA drive from Amazon which was easy to install into the unit. I have 4 security cameras connected to the DVR which can be viewed individually or as a group of four on my LAN. The manufacturer provides software to view or record the DVR data over a LAN onto a computer. The DVR functions as a web server with its own static IP address when connected to your LAN. The DVR (and all cameras) can be accessed over the internet by port forwarding over a router/modem and then setting up a dynamic dns account. Setting up the DVR for viewing/recording over your LAN is easy. Setting up the port forwarding with dynamic dns is more complicated. A web search can provide tips on the best way to do this.With the 1TB hard drive, I am able to record over 3 weeks of video data, all for a cost of around $250. Truly a great deal. I also own the 561 model which has been running 24/7 for over a year without... 5/5 Nitpicker (San Antonio) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: New 4 Channel Embedded Linux US411ZS D1 H.264 Network DVR No Hard Drive, Real time True Triplex with built web server for remote viewing and operation, backup and operation 4CH DVR 480FPS SATA ready (Electronics) I use this DVR as the central point of my home security system. I purchased a 1TB SATA drive from Amazon which was easy to install into the unit. I have 4 security cameras connected to the DVR which can be viewed individually or as a group of four on my LAN. The manufacturer provides software to view or record the DVR data over a LAN onto a computer. The DVR functions as a web server with its own static IP address when connected to your LAN. The DVR (and all cameras) can be accessed over the internet by port forwarding over a router/modem and then setting up a dynamic dns account. Setting up the DVR for viewing/recording over your LAN is easy. Setting up the port forwarding with dynamic dns is more complicated. A web search can provide tips on the best way to do this.With the 1TB hard drive, I am able to record over 3 weeks of video data, all for a cost of around $250. Truly a great deal. I also own the 561 model which has been running 24/7 for over a year without... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 2, 2009

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  List Price: $399.99
  Price: $99.99
  You Save: $300.00 (75%)

  Triple Stream, recording at D1 and viewing at CIF remotely Supports 100% Independent Network.

  H.264 Main Profile Compression Technology, which save 20% or more recording size than traditional H.264 Baseline Profile codec.

  2 USB allows to operate DVR by mouse or touch panel screen. Triplex for Recording, Playback and Network

  Watermark & Scrambling examination to verify recorded files.

  4CH Real-Time display on 480fps/NTSC Supports D1 / HD1 / CIF Resolutions.

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