Swann SW241-UD4 USB Digital Video Recorder
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: SwannAudio: English (Original Language)
Model: SW241-UD4
Color: Silver
Product features:
- Record up to 4 cameras on your PC's hard drive
- Schedule recording or set for motion detection
- Easy to connect to PC or Notebook via USB
- 2 audio inputs to hear sounds
- Web connection & viewing from anywhere in the world 24/7
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Digital camera reviews of Swann SW241-UD4 USB Digital Video Recorder
Digital camera Review: 3 stars for a 2 star product
Summary: 3 Stars
With this device you really get what you pay for, Swann offers much better DVRs ($300+) and this is completely bottom of the line...
Included with this USB DVR you will get.. headaches and hours of non-stop tech support fun (a free call to Australia) by the way they are very nice.
Current issues (based on testing with pcdvr v5.4.0.3, CD-ROM version is older):
1. 640x480 is a your max resolution (only that or 320x240)
2. If your source camera picture is very dark you will NOT GET VIDEO FOR THAT CAMERA, should not be an issue for infrared cameras
3. Frame rate is about 2-4 fps for 4 connected cameras
4. Connection must be in USB 2.0 and made to a desktop computer or powered usb hub since some laptops might lack bus power
5. Interferance with other devices plugged into the same usb root hub has caused some issues
6. If your source camera outputs 510(H)X492(V) 420 TV Lines you will be scaled down to 320x240
7. Supplied software is poorly designed yet packed with features, difficult to navigate with no help file, software is not practical, the window can not even be dragged
All in all for $100 bucks you really can't beat it, and ive tired and purchased other products, including 2 of these DVRs and they have scored very low. The best bet is to save your money for a higher end DVR, however if you want a simple, quick fix, and not to mention least expensive option this will work just fine.
I hope this answers some questions and concerns you might have regarding this product, happy shopping =)
Summary of Swann SW241-UD4 USB Digital Video Recorder
USB 2.0 Digital Video Recorder - 4 Channel InputSurveillance Cameras
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