Q-See QSPDVR04 4 Channel Digital Video Recorder PCI Card by Digital Peripheral Solutions
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Digital camera reviews of Q-See QSPDVR04 4 Channel Digital Video Recorder PCI Card
Digital camera Review: Bargain DVR that works
Summary: 4 Stars
I've installed many of these cards now, both for myself and for others. While you'll find many mispellings in the manual and software that isn't always that great - it really fit my needs with a budget price. The largest downside is the remote viewing software. This can take hours to get right for each computer. And then when it's right and you upgrade, you have to figure it all out again!Digital camera Review: Buy the Lorex card instead of this card!
Summary: 1 Stars
I'm not sure what is worse, the PCI card or the software. I am very knowledgeable about electronics and computers yet I had a difficult time getting this to work. Qsee's technical support finally got the card working after two days of phone calls however the software was still buggy. I returned this card to Amazon and bought the Lorex card which is what I should have done in the first place.
Qsee needs to put more effort into their capture cards and software as they do their cameras.
Update, don't buy the Lorex, buy this:
http://www.amazon.com/Channel-Embedded-US411L-Network-operation/dp/B0013F6XJS/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1284483796&sr=1-10
Digital camera Review: Cost per value is excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't often waste my quality time reviewing products, but I was pretty pleased with this product.
Knowing nothing about setting up a home monitoring system, I latched onto this card as an inexpensive way to experiment. Surprisingly this budget DVR worked well in every way possible. I dedicated a surplus Dell desktop running Windows XP, bought a few wired and wireless cameras, and a four-channel Q-See DVR, and without any notable frustration had it working in minutes. I was so enthused I decided 4 channels wasn't sufficient, so I bought another 4-channel DVR Q-See card, stuck it in the computer, re-installed the software, and amazingly enough, I had 8 channels, all integrated, configured, and working under one GUI, in about 10 minutes. The other reviewers have lucid commentary about the specific features, capabilities, and limitations, so I would read them, but my vote is this card is well-worth the $69. I have not yet got the remote access working, probably a problem with my home network, and I have no idea what the additional port socket plug-in is used for. The manual is really awful, but strangely enough gets the necessary information across despite being Chinese translated into English with a dictionary. When a non-English speaker manages to convey this sort of detail despite lack of fluency, I say give the guy a raise and fire the managers who decline to hire a proofer. I won't predict how the long-term burn-in will come out, but after about 3 weeks of continuous operation this setup hasn't missed a beat. I am relatively confident that should some misfit break into my house I will capture him or her on multiple video views, and that's the real purpose of this system. Highly recommend this card as an entry-level, extendable, feature rich, and (for me at least) easy to install purchase.
Digital camera Review: Critical buyer and I love this
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had this product for quite some time now and it works extremely well. The software is easy to use and easily compatible with computers that meet the system requirements, as well as cameras. I'm an extremely critical shopper, as I purchase high end equipment for my paranormal team and we try to use the best available technology. I decided to cave in and buy a cheaper DVR card and I absolutely love it, infact we're purchasing more now as our cameras and surveillance areas are multiplying. I definitely suggest this to anyone who is working on a DIY DVR system and wants to save some cash.Digital camera Review: DVR
Summary: 5 Stars
the Dvr card performs as advertised, it was a quick and efficient way to connect my multiple low cost security cameras into one remotely managed system. As a plus it has a motion sensitivity email app that lets me know when some one is in my yard when I am away. I received the package quickly and the vendor was reliable, I plan on purchasing more of these cards for my home security system as they are a great value.