Swann Professional CCD HD420 Camera Review

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(More customer reviews)This worked a few minutes at a time for about 4 test sessions (I planned to use it inside, for a podcast solution)...didn't come back up the 5th time I looked.It had been plugged in the whole time, and certainly should not have died within a week.

I do have other Swann similar products that have worked well for me...this isn't one of them.

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HD420 CCD Professional CameraHigh Powered Quality color surveillance in a compact size

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GE 45227 Smart Home IntelliCorder Motion Activated Digital Door Peephole Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought my IntelliCorder because I had been experiencing some hangups and increased traffic outside my apartment door.Because my apartment complex is built like a hotel with enclosed walls and a lot of lighting in the hallway plus I can't drill any holes or didn't want to deal with any wires, I thought I would be a good candidate for this device.I installed the Intellicorder through my apartment's peephole and set it to Record where it would turn on and record activity (with sound) outside my door any time someone walked in front of it. In my case, I caught an intruder picking the lock to my apartment, entering my apartment and then locking it back up upon leaving (I am ordering a Wireless Alarm as we speak).The Intellicorder's time stamp device was good b/c it was able to tell me and the Police how long the intruder was inside and to know how long it took the intruder to pick the lock.The best parts of all was the clear picture of the intruder's face, the device was undetected by the intruder and I was able to email the police copies of the recordings (and they were pretty impressed with the device!)The only bad thing I can say about the device is that the Intellicorder produces the the recordings in an .AVI format and most Windows based computers can't read/view these types of files so you have to download the free .AVI reader from the website that GE recommends in their instructions (from divx.com) and tell other people (like the Police) how to download the reader. I wish they could enhance the next version of the Intellicorder device to choose the video format you want like .mpeg. I will post my copies of the recordings once the police moves a bit further in my case against the intruder but this device was well worth the money.

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GE Intellicorder Camera System.

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Swann SW243-9MB DVR9-Net-4000 - 9 Channel Digital Video Recorder Review

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(More customer reviews)This item is currently with Swann, for repair or replacement, since 3/16/10, I am not sure yet.
The video is weak, we had 3 monitors hooked to it and the screens were hard to see. I never thought about it, till I replaced this one with another brand and the video is bright as a television, easy to see.
We chose this item because you could hook 9 cameras too it, the large hard drive, & internet access.
We recorded everything, but never needed to review it. so basically we were monitoring. Our warehouse has no windows to see when someone drives up.
The item locked up mid January, but went un-noticed till mid February, since video still worked, just no recording. What got our attention, was the video started getting wavy and upon further review found the unit was locked up. Upon trying to reset the unit, power down, unplug, it just completely failed, to the point it would not even post. I would not buy this unit again.

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9 Channel Digital Video Recorder with CD-R/RW Drive - Enhanced MPEG4 video quality & compression wth easy CD back-up!

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Swann SW244-LPC DVR4-1150 Digital Video Recorder with 2-Camera MaxiBrite Combo Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)This kit includes two cameras, not four as the photo shows. Now I have deal with the hassles of returning an item.

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On a budget but looking for a good security/surveillance system deal that will get you started? The Swann DVR4-1150 2-Camera MaxiBrite Recording Kit is your answer! It is an affordable recording and monitoring option for your home or business. Simply connect your cameras and start your surveillance setup. The DVR is ideal for use in your home or business to watch over your premises and valuables; or to monitor customers, your parking lot, staff, or lobby area. Having no tapes to maintain, replace, or rewind means this recorder can be setup once and virtually forgotten about until and unless a review of the video becomes necessary. It also dramatically reduces the down time for maintenance or repair that is generally associated with VCRs.Operating and programming the DVR4-1150 is effortless with the easily accessible front control panel. The slim and discreet design fits in with modern electronics and home theater systems. Swann has pre-installed a 250GB hard drive that will provide weeks, if not longer, of recording time. The length of recording is determined by you when you chose continuous, scheduled or motion detection record modes.The 2 MaxiBrite color cameras yield high resolution images housed in an all-weather ABS housing. They can provide up to 30-feet of night vision in dark areas. Each camera comes with 32-feet of BNC extension cables for power and video.When you need to connect to the remaining 2 channels choose from a wide selection of indoor or outdoor cameras to complete you surveillance system.

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Swann SW242-LP4 DVR4-1100 Compact Digital Video Recorder with 250 GB Hard Drive Review

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(More customer reviews)Let me start the review by saying: THIS IS THE ONLY ITEM IN MY AMAZON HISTORY I'VE RETURNED!
That's how many shortcomings I found. Here's the list:
Motion Detection doesn't work well (main feature I wanted)
It has a noisy cooling fan that runs at full speed all the time
The remote control button layout is so bad it is aggrevating to use
It has no ability to record sound
Monitor output supports composite only - No S-Video or VGA
Can't review while recording-Many functions not available while recording
Software is buggy and doesn't provide tools to help review video

The unit is in a nice small metal case, and the locking hard drive tray makes it appear attractive. However, I believe the cosmetic style contributes to the shortcomings. With the small case comes inadequate airflow to cool the hard drive, hence the high speed fan. The hard drive tray holds an EIDE (PATA) hard drive, not a modern SATA drive, and if you are not going to swap drives, just has an extra set of contacts on the plug that can cause problems. When I pulled the tray to look at the hard drive, I found a mounting screw loose and just about to fall out.

The bottom line you should get from this review is to keep looking and pass this one up. You can do much better for the same $$$

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The Swann DVR4-1100 is the affordable recording and monitoring option for your home or business. Simply connect your cameras and start your surveillance setup. The DVR is ideal for use in your home or business to watch over your premises and valuables or to monitor customers, your parking lot, staff or lobby area. Having no tapes to maintain, replace or rewind means this recorder can be setup once and virtually forgotten about until and unless a review of the video becomes necessary. It also dramatically reduces the down time for maintenance or repair that is generally associated with VCR's.Daily Scheduling is an easy to set menu; record when you decide the best time is for your needs. Motion Detection is available for each of the 4 cameras; use all or just a part of what the camera sees to determine the sensitivity of the motion and the recording option.Swann guarantees the DVR4-1100 for One Year parts and labor, handled by Swann Customer Service direct.

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