Swann PC DVR 4 Net
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: SwannAudio: English (Original Language)
Platform: Windows XP
Model: SW-R-PCDVR4
Color: Silver
Product features:
- Monitor up to 4 cameras simutaneously
- Access your PC at work, home or on vacation, to monitor your office, warehouse, house, car park & more
- Global web access - you see what your cameras see
- Motion detection with instant email notification - sends you a picture of the movement seen by each camera
- Plug & play software with easy to follow user manual
Digital camera reviews of Swann PC DVR 4 Net
Digital camera Review: Works fine with older PC's and Op systems
Summary: 4 Stars
I like this product a lot. I have two, in two different minimalist PC's I set up specifically for this task. It is not a resource hog; it is happy with a slow single core cpu without bells and whistles. I use it in my oldest systems with no other options. I keep mine ON continuously.
It works great with Windows XP. It is not shipped "Vista ready". It is not 64 bit OS compatible, but really that weakness is common to most hardware/software. It also is not Linux compatible. No false claims of broad compatibility are made.
You can put up to 4 of these cards in a single PC, if you have that many old style PCI slots. That would enable 16 cameras to be attached. I found that the wiring to 5 or more cameras to be more trouble than it was worth. Got tired of long wires everywhere. I use one weak, stripped down, PC in my garage hooked up to 4 cameras watching the front of my house. I have another similar setup in a back bedroom to watch the sides and back. This means a lot less wires in the house.
I really do wish Swann would update the product, software, and documentation and release a Linux solution.
However, the core functionality to watch and record my house when I am not there makes this a great product a great value (when on sale). Even at $80 or $90 you can still build your own scalable system, paying only for what you need when you need it, for less than buying a complete DVR package. But if you are not comfortable tinkering, a package may be better for you.
Summary of Swann PC DVR 4 Net
The Swann PC DVR-4-Net PCI Card seamlessly turns your PC into a sophisticated digital video security monitoring system. The plug and play card and software allow you to observe and record 4 cameras simultaneously or add more cards to upgrade to 16 cameras. Other benefits include remote access via the web or network, motion detection with instant email notification, audio monitoring and fast display and recording times. It's never been easier to see what's happening, from anywhere in the world.Safety & Security Tools
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