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PC Based DVRs are versatile machines that give users more control and manipulation over their security cameras. One of the best things are bout PC based DVRs is the ability for them to grow as your security needs change. Initially when trying to setup a CCTV system, you need to plan out how you want to grow your system. Naturally it takes sometime to figure out what areas of your surveillance system may change. But unlike standalone DVRs you cannot expand them to add more security cameras. Some standalone DVRs have very limited graphical user inter-phase options too. In a very brief manner, PC based DVRs gives you some unique options for more involved CCTV applications.

Our PC Based DVR Collection

Free! Professional Surveillance System Software (PSS) - Monitor and Control your DVR(s) from your PC/Mac

MSRP: $199.99

Our Price: $0.00
- Not finding a DVR that fits your goals?
- Need to record more channels than one DVR?
- Our PSS Software allows you to watch and control several units from one computer!
- Works with our DVRs, NVRs, and Hyrbid NVR/DVRs
- A copy of this software is included with every DVR purchase.
- Apple and Windows Version available.
- Price is per individual license
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About PC Based DVRs

There are many key differences between standalone units and PC-based security digital video recorders. We'vie talked about standalone DVRs many times in this site. However, the main difference is the platform that the two machines run on. Standalone DVRs offer stability and ease of putting together a CCTV surveillance setup. They are plug and play solutions, and incorporate our own technology. PC-based DVRs offer a more complex and unique approach to CCTV. First, the main reason to having a PC-based DVR is the solely for the amount of security cameras needed. Standalone DVRs usually go up to about 16 channels, then after that you need the support that the PC-market has in expansion slots, memory, and some processing power. The PC has many great features. First, it is a PC! Secondly, many end users have more experience using Windows based platforms and are stuck on Windows. Third, you can really beef up in hard drive capacity, especially with our 4U rack-mount server cases. We can do up to three Tera-bytes for a 24 Channel and above system. Our systems are tested for 24 hours before shipping and come with a one year support warranty. Call us if you need help configuring a PC-based DVR today!

Real-Time Video With PC Based DVRs

If you are looking for real-time recording with audio, then you will like the options a PC can bring to your CCTV setup. Although we offer every stand-alone unit with real-time recording, not all have the room to included a BNC connection for audio. It is very tough to design units like stand-alones, it is so tight in the shell to having audio inputs for every channel is impossible. Most of our stand-alone DVRs have at least 2 audio inputs. Here is another advantage a PC based DVR has over stand-alone units. The more advance your security needs are, then a PC becomes the most logical option. We have built thousands of our units, and all come with our proprietary real-time H.264 compression video cards.

Have Expandability With PC Based DVRs

Let's say you purchase a 4 Channel PC DVR from us, and months later new threats to your compound or home arise. You need the immediate action of upgrading in response to real-life changes. Here is the greatest reason to look into PC digital video recorders. With a standard shell, you can take a 4 Channel DVR all the way up to 64 channels. Sure when upgrading to more channels their are upgrade requirements. Memory upgrades and hard drives are needed to keep up with the video, but we have built the most effective units to keep the price low and the technology high. Why upgrade later when you can just make the commitment today. Unlike other companies we have room to deal with you. If you have doubts about whether you are going to add cameras in the future, get a PC based DVR. We have many clients who bought the most basic system from us and called back a few months later to upgrade. Labor is not covered under the purchase price and neither is shipping. So think before buying a standalone unit, or just call us if you are not sure, we can help you make sure you get what you need and have you some room to grow in the future.