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    Old DSC Security System - DIY upgrade?

    You could go for a 2gig GoControl 3 with a superswitch (hard wired to wireless converter.) Easy to install and looks beautiful. You could also grab the secondary touch pad and a cell unit for alarm.com monitoring. This panel also has home automation (z-wave) built in.
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    TVI v IP Cameras

    First of all I do not make any more money if the customer chooses either because I do not own the company I work for not do I get commission. Second of all I posted this original thread to get opinions and not be attacked by the owner of this forum being called a shoddy installer because I take...
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    TVI v IP Cameras

    I'm not sure if you are a hobbyist or end-user who got screwed over by a Craigslist installer but it seems to me you are very biased. I am a professional installer and before we begin work the customer understands the pros and cons of HD over coax and IP camera systems. Most of our clients are...
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    TVI v IP Cameras

    Most end-users cannot tell the difference in picture quality with IP v HD over coax cameras. The majority of end-users do not need all the features IP cameras have either especially since you can enable VCA on certain Hikvision HD over coax DVRs. What benefits do IP cameras have over HD over...
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    TVI v IP Cameras

    In my market we have been selling so much more Hikvision Turbo DVRs than we have IP camera systems not only due to price point but in my opinion the image is extremely comparable. What are your opinions on TVI systems? love them or hate them?
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    Just saying hi

    Thank you all; its great to be here.
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    Just saying hi

    New to this forum. Been installing professionally for 5 years now. Hoping to learn a few things and pass on a few bits of my own experience. Have a great night.
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