Swann Mobile Viewer SW-G-MVIEW 2.4GHz 2.5 LCD Color Screen 4 Channel Security Camera LCD Receiver Review

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(More customer reviews)This device is easy to use and set up.

Here's what I like:
- Basically, it works
- It's compact
- The picture is clear
- With the infra-red camera I got to go with it, it sees at night!
- It works with up to four cameras (but you have to switch it between them - it won't scan)

Here's what I don't like:
- Reception is intermittent. The base unit appears to be VERY sensitive to orientation and proximity of other electronics.
- Without the cradle, it's not very stable on a desktop
- It comes with a cradle, but when it's in the cradle, the AC adapter doesn't work.The AC adapter only works plugged directly into the unit, and because of the location of the plug, it cannot be plugged in and sit in the cradle (which offers great stability) at the same time.I found an after-market AC adapter to work around this, but it should come with an adapter so you don't need to go buy one.

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Product Description:
The Swann Mobile Viewer combines portability with the convenience of wireless surveillance. The Viewer is your own handheld, portable color monitor and is compatible with many 2.4GHz wireless cameras. The receiver displays high resolution color LCD images and audio transmitted from cameras within a range of 330ft/100m*. The Swann Mobile Viewer takes wireless monitoring and convenience to a new level.

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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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Product Description:
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-LPD DVR4-1150 Digital Video Recorder with 4-Camera MaxiBrite Combo Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)These are great security cameras for what we need. Not top of the line, but if you need something to tend to your carport or area around the house, it's great. We just needed our back yard and front yard watched, and it covers them fine.

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Product Description:
On a budget but looking for a good security/surveillance system deal that will get you started protecting your home or office? The Swann DVR4-1150 4-Camera MaxiBrite Recording Kit is your answer to affordability! 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 DVR4-1150is 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 4 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. Additional cable lengths are available from Swann in 50-feet (model SW271-S15) and 100-feet (model SW271-S30).When you need support call the Swann Customer Service Desk at 1-877-274-3695. We're there and ready to help!Swann makes Advanced Security Easy!

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Swann S243-16U-11111 16-Channel Digital Video Recorder Review

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(More customer reviews)I have the DVR8-Net-Plus, which is just 8 channels.The motion sensing is fair at best.Revieiwing the recordings is weak.Often it does not even work when using the time stamp, so I have to settle for the 'event' list.You can transfer video via the USB port, but the file is only readable by the client s/w.
The client software (NetViewer 1.5 dated 2005) that you use to connect your computer is TERRIBLE.Its the only means of transfer video to your computer into an AVI format (because the recording on the HD is a proprietary format - I thought the removable HD was actually going to be useful, silly me).Its also used to view live feeds via the network (which often freezes for a few seconds when the unit senses motion and starts recording).You cant just select a time/date to review, you have to open an event list and choose a time stamp.That is not so bad, except this list has always been corrupted for me.I've returned the unit, tried a different HD, reformatted - still only a partial usable list.Video quality that you transfer off is horrid!I've tried all the AVI codecs they provide - its just plain bad (and I use the highest video settings on the unit).Finally, I would like to mention that the remote becomes none responsive and only unplugging the unit fixes this.No big deal when it used to happen maybe every other month, but lately its happened daily this last week.I've owned this unit for about a year.
If they updated the client s/w to make video transfer more easy and better quality and the remote didnt get locked out, I would rate 4 out of 5 since its cheap compared to real surveillance systems.

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The Swann DVR-16-Net-PLUS is the next generation of do-it-yourself security and safety monitoring. Featuring sixteen standard composite video inputs and two video outputs. It is the ideal CCTV system for small retail stores, homes, or as a replacement for old-fashioned time-lapse recorders. Integrated motion activated recording also makes it ideal for covert observation systems. Control of the unit is via the front panel controls and on-screen display menu. Video recording is activated manually via alarm inputs or automatically via built in motion detection. Recording speed and quality can also be setup via the on-screen-display. To playback, one needs to simply connect the unit to a monitor or TV, select an event, and press play. Video can be played back at various speeds, in slow motion, or frame-by-frame. Product does not include cameras, computers, monitor, or HDD. In order to provide Web access from anywhere in the world, the Swann DVR16-Net-PLUS requires installation of software (included) on viewing PC and functioning internet connection. Swann recommends direct broadband connections for optimal performance. USB only used for system firmware update and video download to thumb drive.

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