Lorex NVR System

[fluentd]

So I finally decided to break down and buy a NVR system. I found this one on Lorex website.

http://www.lorextechnology.com/HD-IP-security-camera-system/IP-security-camera-system-with-1080p-cameras/prod420042.p

Currently on sale and discounted. Out the door its $832 to my door step.

I was told that Aliexpress would be a good place to find a cheaper alternative. I decided on Dahua as a brand to find what I wanted and found the following NVR.

NVR3104-P
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/4Ch-NVR-Smart-Mini-1U-4-PoE-Network-Video-Recorder-H-264-Dahua-HDMI-NVR3104-P/1319635052.html

I also found the 8 channel for a few bucks more

NVR3108-P
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/NVR3108-P-Duahua-8-Channel-NVR-Mini-1U-Network-Video-Recorder-ONVIF-HDMI-4-PoE-support/1311346598.html

I am honestly not sure what the differences are between them because they both have 4 port POE so I am guessing I would need to buy a POE switch if I wanted to expand?

Then on Aliexpress I needed to find some good cameras as I am pretty sure that the cameras are really where the money needs to be invested. I was not able to find any comparison camera to the Lorex 1080p cameras that come with the kit. As reading on the Lorex site the cameras in the kit have a 150ft night range when most cameras on Aliexpress don't even mention the night range so its hard to compare that.

So my question is should I just break down and buy the Lorex which would probably provide me with much better support over some seller on Aliexpress.. I can only see the headache of trying to get something like that returned, if its even possible. Any help with all of this would be great.

 

[fenderman]

Hey,
If you want hassle free returns go with a Costco kit. They have sales on lorex and swann 3mp ip cameras all the time. Aliexpress is fine but you will not be able to return as the cost of return shipping is very high, I buy from there with not issue, just make sure the seller has some feedback (like on ebay) Also you need to confirm that the cameras you get are fully supported by the NVR you choose. Dahua nvrs seem to work with hikvsion cameras and vice versa but this is not always the case. You should also check out nellys security and wrightwood surveillance for their offerings.