Common CCTV Questions Should I choose a PC-Based or Standalone DVR System?
When determining there are several factors to take into consideration. First, if you do not have a PC on-location that can be devoted to DVR recording, then you may wish to consider a Standalone DVR instead, as it will save you the cost of purchasing an additional PC. For the PC-Based DVR Systems, it is strongly recommended that you use the PC solely for DVR Recording, as other applications may interfere with the performance of the DVR Recording. Remote Viewing There are several differences though that you should keep in mind when making a selection. The Standalone DVRs have somewhat limited remote viewing capabilities when compared with the PC-Based DVR Cards. The PC-Based DVR Cards provide full-resolution remote viewing, and in the case of the Max Systems Software, even provides capability for remotely recording. PC-Based DVR Systems also offer the benefit of highly evolved SMTP email alerts with JPEG attachments, when motion is triggered based on the schedule that you determine. PC-
When determining there are several factors to take into consideration. First, if you do not have a PC on-location that can be devoted to DVR recording, then you may wish to consider a Standalone DVR instead, as it will save you the cost of purchasing an additional PC. For the PC-Based DVR Systems, it is strongly recommended that you use the PC solely for DVR Recording, as other applications may interfere with the performance of the DVR Recording. Remote Viewing There are several differences though that you should keep in mind when making a selection. The Standalone DVRs have somewhat limited remote viewing capabilities when compared with the PC-Based DVR Cards. The PC-Based DVR Cards provide full-resolution remote viewing, and in the case of the Max Systems Software, even provides capability for remotely recording. PC-Based DVR Systems also offer the benefit of highly evolved SMTP email alerts with JPEG attachments, when motion is triggered based on the schedule that you determine. PC-
