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    Please help me with security system for an optical shop

    Zero-degrees you are THE MAN!! Thanks so much for this invaluable advice. I saw your post just as I was going to purchase the system and immediately switched to Nelly's. I had seen Nelly's mentioned elsewhere in the forum but am now convinced. I am always amazed at the time and effort that...
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    Please help me with security system for an optical shop

    Thanks fenderman, As far as I can see the cameras ($159) and NVR($178-$328)are Hikvision (English) and are coming from a local Los Angeles company (CCTV One or HDcamclub.com). Amazon has the identical NVR (English) but the price depends on whether it comes from China or U.S. I assume the...
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    Please help me with security system for an optical shop

    Read the quote again: ... Cost is no object ie: I am willing to pay for the very best and reliable equipment. It says that I am willing to pay top dollar for the very best and reliable EQUIPMENT. This means that IP or TVI, I don't want to skimp on the components. What I don't want, is...
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    Please help me with security system for an optical shop

    Wow! That wasn't really called for. Labor costs are not unlimited and there is competition after all. As I mentioned, I am willing to pay whatever it takes to purchase a high quality system. That doesn't mean that I'm willing to be taken advantage of when it comes to labor. We both know...
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    Please help me with security system for an optical shop

    This individual never actually saw my office. He was simply told that it's a small office with drop ceilings and 4 cameras clustered around a small area. Based on a simple google/amazon search I now realize that his material costs are $1200 at the very most. Therefore, he is charging roughly...
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    Please help me with security system for an optical shop

    Thank you so much. I will go ahead with an IP installation. I was wondering if it would be better to buy my own system and then find an installer; or to let the installer buy the equipment? I just got a quote from an installer for $1200 labor to install a 4 dome IP camera system in a drop...
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    Please help me with security system for an optical shop

    Thanks to all. It seems very clear from this forum that the vast majority of people would go with the IP system. Final point: if I don't care at all about scalability, future-proofing etc...and I am perfectly happy with 2.1MP resolution; is a TVI system easier to manage than an IP system...
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    Please help me with security system for an optical shop

    Fenderman, Thank you for your prompt response and your help. I have done extensive reading on this subject and have emerged more confused than ever. Many on this forum state that bandwidth is a non-issue but I have found an equal number of sites that list it as the #1 downside to IP cameras...
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    Please help me with security system for an optical shop

    Hi everyone, I have been looking at 4 camera systems for my optical shop. Cost is no object ie: I am willing to pay for the very best and reliable equipment. The ceiling is a standard office-type drop ceiling with tiles (probably very easy to cable). I intend to be there for about 5 more...
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    Installation project, your advice requested!

    Hi everyone, Can I get some opinions about a different aspect of this discussion. I also have been looking at 4 camera systems for my optical shop. Obviously IP cameras/POE are the future. However, what if I have a very poor upload speed from my internet provider? Currently I am getting a max...
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