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    I don't believe I ever introduced myself...

    Yes, there's still a lot to learn, even after lurking here for a couple of years. Somehow I missed all of the pdfs in the "Resource Guide on IP Technology for all Noobs" thread. I'm going to go back and read through those before I purchase anything. I also need to get some camera placement...
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    I don't believe I ever introduced myself...

    After looking and pondering and wishing and lurking here on ipcamtalk for a couple of years, I've finally pulled the trigger and started to purchase items for our camera system. I purchased an HP Prodesk 600 G2 SFF, i5-6500 with 8GB RAM and a 500GB hard drive to be the heart of our system. I...
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    Decent indoor PT cameras?

    OK, so turrets, then bullets for outside. Don't consider anything else for outside. Got it. I know I'l make some mistakes. I know nothing I buy is going to last forever, but still, I'd prefer to limit my mistakes as much as possible and come up with a decent system that I'll be relatively...
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    Decent indoor PT cameras?

    So, then bullets for outdoors?
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    Decent indoor PT cameras?

    Ah, I see. You're right. My cameras are going in in hopes of catching a good face shot of someone breaking into my home, and I doubt I'm going to be watching from work, panning the cameras around. As long as I get a camera setup at a good angle to catch a good view of the room or doorway I'm...
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    Decent indoor PT cameras?

    Fenderman, does Dahua make all of Amcrest's cameras, or just the PT style? Also, if I may ask, what is it you don't like about Amcrest? Thanks.
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    Decent indoor PT cameras?

    I prefer to run everything on my network wired, if at all possible. Phones and tablets are about the only thing I've ever used wirelessly. My mentality is, if it has an ethernet port, use it.
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    Decent indoor PT cameras?

    You're probably right. Assuming I agree, what do they offer for indoor cameras? I see the Hikvision Cube cameras, and they'd probably do what I want. What about Dahua? Do they offer anything comparable? And do either offer anything in black? What is it with this sea of white plastic in their...
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    Decent indoor PT cameras?

    I am starting to put together the surveillance system for my home. I would like a couple of indoor PT cameras similar to the Foscam R4 or Reolink C1 Pro, but I can't seem to find anything close from Dahua or Hikvision. I know how most on these forums feel about Foscam and Reolink, but I can't...
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    What is a good recommended BI system?

    Yeah, I think that's what I'll do when I'm ready to pull the trigger. We use HP EliteDesks here at work. They look almost identical to the ProDesk series. I wonder what the differences are? I think I'll look into that.
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    What is a good recommended BI system?

    sspeed mentioned that the Amcrest are re-branded Dahuas. So, is that the case for all of them, or only some of their models? I'm assuming that, if everyone seems to think highly of Dahuas, the same could be said of Amcrest. You know what they say about assuming though. Thanks for the link to...
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    What is a good recommended BI system?

    Well, yeah, like I said, I get that. Thanks for your comment. That's why I'm considering Dahua and Hikvision. I would really like something similar to the Foscam R4 in form factor though. Does anyone know if either brand, or any other reputable brand, makes anything similar? I'm not having any...
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    What is a good recommended BI system?

    OK, it looks like Dahua and Hikvision are the cameras of choice for most people for BI use. Does anyone know if either brand makes a camera similar to the Foscam R4? I really like this form and the fact the it pans and tilts. I'm not certain what you would call this form factor. It's almost like...
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    What is a good recommended BI system?

    Thank you for the links looney2ns. Excellent resources that are much appreciated.
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    What is a good recommended BI system?

    Hey fenderman, would you recommend Foscam as a decent camera brand to start out with? I've already seen your comments on Reolink, so I know your thoughts on them. I'm considering a Foscam R4 Pan/Tilt camera for inside and a Foscam FI9901EP Bullet camera for outdoors on our porches by our entry...
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    What is a good recommended BI system?

    Will do. Thanks.
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    What is a good recommended BI system?

    fenderman, I love your response! That's just what I was hoping to hear! I'm one of those gamer's that drools all over the latest hardware. I just sweet talked the boss into letting me build a new I7 gaming rig last fall, so I really wasn't wanting to spend that kind of money again on a...
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    What is a good recommended BI system?

    I've wanted to put in some cameras for several years now. My wife finally came to me a few days ago and asked me to look into it. She knew I wanted to look into building my own Blue Iris system. My question concerns how powerful a system I will need to run it. I see people describing their...
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    Cheap tablet to serve as permanent camera viewer

    I think these screens are pretty similar to your typical LCD monitor. Assuming that's true, LCD monitors don't suffer from burn-in the way old CRT monitors did. They can suffer from something similar called image retention, but that's totally correctable. If you have an LCD screen suffering from...
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    New system build suggestions?

    I may look into that then. I see the same system with the i7-4770 running between $550 and $600. That would probably help future proof me for several years. Thanks.
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    New system build suggestions?

    I wonder how much more powerful the same system with an i7-4770 would be? I'm not all that familiar with the last couple of generations of Intel processors.
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    New system build suggestions?

    My wife and I recently installed a SimliSafe alarm system in our home and we are wanting to start adding some IP cameras for added security. We will probably start out with 3 or 4 cameras and then add as needed. I can see us possibly getting up to about 8 to 10 cameras, but can't really see us...
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    What is the Blue Iris upgrade policy?

    Not a bad deal, and the software seems extremely, almost crazily, low priced. I guess my concern would be that I start using it, get used to it, fall in love with it, then about version 8 or 12 the price jumps to $300 or something. You know, they get you hooked on the cheap stuff, then hit you...
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    What is the Blue Iris upgrade policy?

    Once you buy, are you a lifetime user? Do you have to purchase upgrades? If so, only major revisions, while minor updates are free? Just curious. Thanks.
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    Surveillance system newbie looking for guidance, knowledge, and advice

    I agree. She must think it is the worst drudgery in the world. How else will I be able to explain all the beer breaks?! I ran 2 CAT6 drops and 2 RG6 drops to every room, 2 locations to some of the larger/entertainment rooms. Of course, all of those drops are in areas that are convenient for...
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    Surveillance system newbie looking for guidance, knowledge, and advice

    Hello everyone. I'm a new forum member. I'm a techie from way back but have never had a security system or camera system before. My wife and I built a new home and moved in December 2014. It seems like every day we're hearing of more and more craziness going on, from burglaries and home...
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    IP camera/security system newbie here to research and learn

    Hello everyone, I'm new to security systems in general, IP cameras and recording systems specifically, and new to this forum. I'm here to research and learn and I look forward to chatting with and learning from everyone. My wife and I are in the process of installing a security system we...
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