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    Hello from Metro Detroit

    Thanks Carl I got the newish PC in and now need to stress test then figure out the camera install
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    camera install locations

    I like the idea of one on each side of the garage door. I wonder if I can piggyback on the lighting on each side to fish the wire through
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    camera install locations

    Just wanted to get some opinions on the front of the house as far as install spots go. A couple of the spots I'm concerned with: I'm going to add more cameras over time to each of the spots, but for now I'd like to start with two.. Going left to right, between the first two circled spots...
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    Hello from Metro Detroit

    Didnt realize that was such an underpowered processor, but i see now thats the case after reviewing user benchmark. $150 seems to be the sweet spot for 8 gb ram, 500 gb hd, pre-loaded with windows,and i5 4570-4590. I found a few different variations of that between dell and HP, so thats going...
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    Hello from Metro Detroit

    https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Compact-i7-4500U-Processor-GB-BXi7-4500/dp/B00FNPCKUU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 this is what I'm running with 16 gb of ram, confirmed in the system settings its on windows 10 pro, i7 processor, 4500U @1.8 ghz
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    Hello from Metro Detroit

    I love monoprice, I use a ton of their power, USB, and audio cables as it is. Need to do some measuring. Thank you for the reminder. Completely slipped my mind. I was looking at blueiris as well, after reading that you use that Dell as an NVR, Ive got a spare laptop that sits in my office...
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    Hello from Metro Detroit

    Thanks, Im looking at the 5231 based on your review. I think Im going to grab a few of those, just need to figure out POE switch/NVR, install positions, and cabling.
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    Hello from Metro Detroit

    As I write this, AT&T is here to install new internet for me (gigabit)..my installer just left for 20 minutes, he came back and turns out he lives in the next sub over, his doorbell cameras caught a guy scoping it and was able to get cops out there fast. I definitely need to figure out the...
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    Hello from Metro Detroit

    scary to hear that most of the chinese cameras are hacked. Ive had mixed bags of experience working with China for my business..so always prefer the USA route for suppliers..
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    Hello from Metro Detroit

    Thank you. Definitely digging into the cliff notes. I have a 100 pound german shepherd as the "passive defense" alarm currently, so he is pretty good at being vocal when anyone is in the driveway, in front of the house, or at the door...but I have a "dead zone" of not visible area between the...
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    Hello from Metro Detroit

    Hey all, new to the forum, and a newb to the camera world. Im in metro detroit. I'll give a brief intro.. last year I sold a house that unfortunately taught me the value of a security setup the hard way. My old house was vacant for a few months after I moved to the new one, got broken into...
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