Q. I work at a five star hotel in a big city. I get along great with all my coworkers; even the one accused of having stolen multiple things in the past (we will call her Sally). âSallyââs mom also works at the hotel and there have been reports of her stealing (uncaught) before too. I work at the front desk and am video recorded through my entire shift. So I thought nothing of it when I left a small sum of money (for someoneâs tip) on my desk during a lunch break. When I returned, the envelope was gone. I was suspicious if perhaps Sally had taken it but I did not ask her because I didnât want to insult her. The next day I reported it to security and they hauled me into the office to review the tapes. I told them that perhaps Iâd misplaced it or âSallyâ had given it to the correct employee. (Which I doubted since I hadnât written a name on itâ¦but I was trying to give her the benefit of the doubt)
Sure enoughâSally is seen on tape twice. The first time she goes to my work station and picks up the envelope. However, Iâd forgotten my phone at my desk so I came back out to get it. She sets the money down quickly and goes back to her station. (The security guard said that was suspicious) Then you see me exit the camera again. This time, she returns to pick up the envelope and is caught on the other camera tucking it into her purse. Itâs on camera for goodness sake! (She must be brave or stupid) Well, since thenâ¦.nothing has happened. The security officer reviewing the tapes told me that they had been waiting to catch her âin the actâ. But I was never asked any questions for the report and nothing has happened in three days. I know it wasnât much moneyâ¦but shouldnât something be happening? What do I do now? (â¦except the obvious of not leaving anything valuable around her, haha. So donât get smart with meh ;)
Sure enoughâSally is seen on tape twice. The first time she goes to my work station and picks up the envelope. However, Iâd forgotten my phone at my desk so I came back out to get it. She sets the money down quickly and goes back to her station. (The security guard said that was suspicious) Then you see me exit the camera again. This time, she returns to pick up the envelope and is caught on the other camera tucking it into her purse. Itâs on camera for goodness sake! (She must be brave or stupid) Well, since thenâ¦.nothing has happened. The security officer reviewing the tapes told me that they had been waiting to catch her âin the actâ. But I was never asked any questions for the report and nothing has happened in three days. I know it wasnât much moneyâ¦but shouldnât something be happening? What do I do now? (â¦except the obvious of not leaving anything valuable around her, haha. So donât get smart with meh ;)
A. CCTV cameras are the only way otherwise its you word agsint there;s.
Not all CCTV equipment is created equal, in fact there are many options that offer varying performance much like the automobile industry. In the world of CCTV you can find the equivalent of a $2,000 golf cart and a $350,000 Ferrari and everything in between. Both have 4 wheels but that's where the similarities end, itâs under the hood that counts.
Just like any other consumer electronic in the end you get what you pay for. Most retailers and sellers make about a 40-80% profit margin, this is after costs like shipping and overhead. That means when you buy a product that costs $100.00 the manufacturer usually has only spent $30 to build it which simply means itâs not a good product and will probably have a working life of about 2 months. There is a reason these products are 1/10 of the price of good and reliable DVR brand names. The type of seller these products attract are online sellers (ebay) and will make profits margins as low as 2% which means they canât afford to offer good service or allow for RMAs (returns). Cheap products are like disposable razors they are NOT designed to last for a long time and you will end up replacing them every 2 months.
Now some products can be made cheaply like ipod cases, screen protectors, and other simple products with no moving parts or electronics. DVRs need to be good quality as they run 24/7 (20X more than the average electronic device) and process anywhere from 30-480 frames per second which in a year is over 15 billion images, and a good DVR should last 3-5 years.
A true DVR and camera require years of research and development to facilitate the seamless integration of both the hardware and software. DVRs are highly complex systems that must run 24/7, processing millions of images per day and are one of the few products that canât be made both well and cheaply. Cheap and inexpensive products like Q-see, Swan, Lorex, and other low grade DVRâs and cameras sold by Tiger Direct, Newegg, radio shack Sams Club, are not used by any security professional and should only be used by hobbyists.
I suggest you buy a PC based DVR has they have more processing power and normally have a much smaller file size and offer more features then Standalone DVR's. I know many people buy a cheap standalone DVR, only to upgrade to a PC based in 6 months especially when they are using it to manage a store remotely. Also PC based allows you to record up to 64 cameras where a standalone will have a limit of 16.
File size is crucial to streaming because most DVRâs on the market record at real time performance (30FPS per channel) so on a 4CH is trying to send 120, 8CH 240, and a 16CH 480 images per second which requires way too much bandwidth even for the most extreme internet connections.
The smaller the files size the more images are able to be sent, and the faster they can be processed improving both FPS and speed. File size is the heart of any DVR and goes far beyond just its streaming capabilities, as it also determines the recording storage time, how much you can back up at once, how fast it renders and searches video. The file size of a DVR impacts the performance of the DVR in just about every aspect from speed to longevity and is often the most important spec of any DVR.
If you are buying a DVR and streaming is a high priority I suggest you ask for a demo and connect to the DVR to make sure it is able to stream fast enough for your needs. Most DVRs say they have remote viewing but it is often too slow and laggy to be of any use especially if it is a standalone. Some good DVR brands that I recommend are Bosch, Pelco, Honeywell and Ascendent. These brands are what security professionals use, Q-see, Swan and Lorex are only used in residential applications because they are sold by Tiger Direct, Newegg, Sams Club, Costco and other retail outlets but are not used by any security professionals also their tech support rarely speaks English as their first language...
Some good CCTV brands that I recommend are Bosch, Pelco, Honeywell and Ascendent.
http://www.ascendentgroup.com (Price and performance)
www.honeywell.com
www.pelco.com/
http://www.bosch.com
Economical DVR's
Two good economical DVRs I would recommend are Ascendent's AVP-4120 DVR or Pelco's DX-400. They will allow you to view all your cameras instantly from anywhere in the world using either IE, or a client software. The AVP-4120 uses the latest H.264 codec to improve streaming and recording time, and will allow PCs and Apple computers to remotely view cameras. These are the DVRs I would recommend that are good quality and affordable from companies who stand behind there products.
Hope this Helps,
Not all CCTV equipment is created equal, in fact there are many options that offer varying performance much like the automobile industry. In the world of CCTV you can find the equivalent of a $2,000 golf cart and a $350,000 Ferrari and everything in between. Both have 4 wheels but that's where the similarities end, itâs under the hood that counts.
Just like any other consumer electronic in the end you get what you pay for. Most retailers and sellers make about a 40-80% profit margin, this is after costs like shipping and overhead. That means when you buy a product that costs $100.00 the manufacturer usually has only spent $30 to build it which simply means itâs not a good product and will probably have a working life of about 2 months. There is a reason these products are 1/10 of the price of good and reliable DVR brand names. The type of seller these products attract are online sellers (ebay) and will make profits margins as low as 2% which means they canât afford to offer good service or allow for RMAs (returns). Cheap products are like disposable razors they are NOT designed to last for a long time and you will end up replacing them every 2 months.
Now some products can be made cheaply like ipod cases, screen protectors, and other simple products with no moving parts or electronics. DVRs need to be good quality as they run 24/7 (20X more than the average electronic device) and process anywhere from 30-480 frames per second which in a year is over 15 billion images, and a good DVR should last 3-5 years.
A true DVR and camera require years of research and development to facilitate the seamless integration of both the hardware and software. DVRs are highly complex systems that must run 24/7, processing millions of images per day and are one of the few products that canât be made both well and cheaply. Cheap and inexpensive products like Q-see, Swan, Lorex, and other low grade DVRâs and cameras sold by Tiger Direct, Newegg, radio shack Sams Club, are not used by any security professional and should only be used by hobbyists.
I suggest you buy a PC based DVR has they have more processing power and normally have a much smaller file size and offer more features then Standalone DVR's. I know many people buy a cheap standalone DVR, only to upgrade to a PC based in 6 months especially when they are using it to manage a store remotely. Also PC based allows you to record up to 64 cameras where a standalone will have a limit of 16.
File size is crucial to streaming because most DVRâs on the market record at real time performance (30FPS per channel) so on a 4CH is trying to send 120, 8CH 240, and a 16CH 480 images per second which requires way too much bandwidth even for the most extreme internet connections.
The smaller the files size the more images are able to be sent, and the faster they can be processed improving both FPS and speed. File size is the heart of any DVR and goes far beyond just its streaming capabilities, as it also determines the recording storage time, how much you can back up at once, how fast it renders and searches video. The file size of a DVR impacts the performance of the DVR in just about every aspect from speed to longevity and is often the most important spec of any DVR.
If you are buying a DVR and streaming is a high priority I suggest you ask for a demo and connect to the DVR to make sure it is able to stream fast enough for your needs. Most DVRs say they have remote viewing but it is often too slow and laggy to be of any use especially if it is a standalone. Some good DVR brands that I recommend are Bosch, Pelco, Honeywell and Ascendent. These brands are what security professionals use, Q-see, Swan and Lorex are only used in residential applications because they are sold by Tiger Direct, Newegg, Sams Club, Costco and other retail outlets but are not used by any security professionals also their tech support rarely speaks English as their first language...
Some good CCTV brands that I recommend are Bosch, Pelco, Honeywell and Ascendent.
http://www.ascendentgroup.com (Price and performance)
www.honeywell.com
www.pelco.com/
http://www.bosch.com
Economical DVR's
Two good economical DVRs I would recommend are Ascendent's AVP-4120 DVR or Pelco's DX-400. They will allow you to view all your cameras instantly from anywhere in the world using either IE, or a client software. The AVP-4120 uses the latest H.264 codec to improve streaming and recording time, and will allow PCs and Apple computers to remotely view cameras. These are the DVRs I would recommend that are good quality and affordable from companies who stand behind there products.
Hope this Helps,
Laptop Price Opinion!?
Q. I don't know entirely much about the market on laptops these days. Could someone here possibly tell me how much this laptop would be worth buying second-hand in Canadian?
Here are the specs:
Gateway dual core laptop...comes with 2 week old microsft wireless mouse 2 week old laptop rolling desk comes with original box also recover disc and laptop drivers and applications disc..specs are
DUAL CORE 2.10GHZ
4GB RAM
500GB HARD DRIVE
CRYSTAL EYE BUILT IN CAM AND MIC
Display Type: HD Widescreen Ultrabright LED-backlit Display Screen Size: 14" Maximum Resolution: 1366 x 768 Memory Type: DDR2 Memory Size: 4GB Memory Speed: DDR2 667 Maximum Memory Supported: N/A Capacity: 500GB Drive Types: Hard Drive Hard Drive Speed: 5400 RPM Processor Brand: Intel Processor Class: Pentium Processor Type: Dual-Core Processor Speed: 2.10GHz Processor Number: T4300 Lifestyle: Entertainment Condition: New Operating Systems: Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit Startup Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit Platform: Laptop Graphics Description: Integrated Graphics GPU/VPU: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M Video Memory: up to 1695MB of Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 supporting Microsoft DirectX Video Interface: HDMI VGA Optical Drive Type: 8X DVD-SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive Capacity: 5-in-1 Supplemental Drive Type: Media Reader Media Types: Memory Stick xD Memory Stick PRO Secure Digital MultiMediaCard (MMC) Audio Description: Integrated Audio Audio Chipset: High-Definition Audio 2nd Generation Dolby Sound Room Audio Enhancement Audio Channels: Built-in Stereo Speakers Audio Input: 1- Microphone input port Audio Output: 1 - S/P DIF output port (shared with headphone port) Integrated Microphone: Yes PS/2 Mouse Connectors: N/A PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: N/A Serial Communication Ports: N/A Parallel Ports: N/A USB Ports (Total): 4 FireWire Ports: N/A Fast Infrared Ports (FIR): N/A LAN Ports: 1 Modem Ports: 1 Audio Out Jacks: 1 Microphone Jacks: 1 VGA Ports: 1 HDMI Ports: 1 Communications Description: Integrated LAN Integrated Modem Wireless LAN Interface Type: RJ-11 Phone Connector RJ-45 Ethernet Connector 802.11b/g/Draft-N Data Transfer Rate: 56Kbps Modem Up to 300 Mbps 10/100/1000 Ethernet Protocols: V.92 WIFI 802.11b 802.11g 802.11Draft-N Width: 14.6" Height: 1.0"~1.5" Depth: 9.8" Weight: 3.84 lbs Mouse Type: TouchPad⢠Pointing Device Multi-Gesture Scrolling Capability: Circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip Keyboard Type: Full-Size Keyboard Gateway MyBackup Button Battery Type: 6-Cell Lithium-ion Battery Life: Up to 3.5 hours Biometrics: Kensington Security Lock Slot Color: Red Specification Notes: [6] To provide the most accurate specifications, the specifications listed are base upon information provided by the vendor. Integrated Webcam: Yes crystal eye with mic Software Included: Adobe® Flash® Player Adobe® Reader® Gateway Recovery Management Norton⢠Online Backup Microsoft® Works with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial Norton⢠Internet Security 2009 Trial CyberLink® DVD Solutionâ¢, featuring PowerDVD⢠and Power2Go⢠Gateway Launch Manager Gateway MyBackup Solution Google Desktop Google Toolbar WildTangent Demo
Here are the specs:
Gateway dual core laptop...comes with 2 week old microsft wireless mouse 2 week old laptop rolling desk comes with original box also recover disc and laptop drivers and applications disc..specs are
DUAL CORE 2.10GHZ
4GB RAM
500GB HARD DRIVE
CRYSTAL EYE BUILT IN CAM AND MIC
Display Type: HD Widescreen Ultrabright LED-backlit Display Screen Size: 14" Maximum Resolution: 1366 x 768 Memory Type: DDR2 Memory Size: 4GB Memory Speed: DDR2 667 Maximum Memory Supported: N/A Capacity: 500GB Drive Types: Hard Drive Hard Drive Speed: 5400 RPM Processor Brand: Intel Processor Class: Pentium Processor Type: Dual-Core Processor Speed: 2.10GHz Processor Number: T4300 Lifestyle: Entertainment Condition: New Operating Systems: Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit Startup Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit Platform: Laptop Graphics Description: Integrated Graphics GPU/VPU: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M Video Memory: up to 1695MB of Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 supporting Microsoft DirectX Video Interface: HDMI VGA Optical Drive Type: 8X DVD-SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive Capacity: 5-in-1 Supplemental Drive Type: Media Reader Media Types: Memory Stick xD Memory Stick PRO Secure Digital MultiMediaCard (MMC) Audio Description: Integrated Audio Audio Chipset: High-Definition Audio 2nd Generation Dolby Sound Room Audio Enhancement Audio Channels: Built-in Stereo Speakers Audio Input: 1- Microphone input port Audio Output: 1 - S/P DIF output port (shared with headphone port) Integrated Microphone: Yes PS/2 Mouse Connectors: N/A PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: N/A Serial Communication Ports: N/A Parallel Ports: N/A USB Ports (Total): 4 FireWire Ports: N/A Fast Infrared Ports (FIR): N/A LAN Ports: 1 Modem Ports: 1 Audio Out Jacks: 1 Microphone Jacks: 1 VGA Ports: 1 HDMI Ports: 1 Communications Description: Integrated LAN Integrated Modem Wireless LAN Interface Type: RJ-11 Phone Connector RJ-45 Ethernet Connector 802.11b/g/Draft-N Data Transfer Rate: 56Kbps Modem Up to 300 Mbps 10/100/1000 Ethernet Protocols: V.92 WIFI 802.11b 802.11g 802.11Draft-N Width: 14.6" Height: 1.0"~1.5" Depth: 9.8" Weight: 3.84 lbs Mouse Type: TouchPad⢠Pointing Device Multi-Gesture Scrolling Capability: Circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip Keyboard Type: Full-Size Keyboard Gateway MyBackup Button Battery Type: 6-Cell Lithium-ion Battery Life: Up to 3.5 hours Biometrics: Kensington Security Lock Slot Color: Red Specification Notes: [6] To provide the most accurate specifications, the specifications listed are base upon information provided by the vendor. Integrated Webcam: Yes crystal eye with mic Software Included: Adobe® Flash® Player Adobe® Reader® Gateway Recovery Management Norton⢠Online Backup Microsoft® Works with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial Norton⢠Internet Security 2009 Trial CyberLink® DVD Solutionâ¢, featuring PowerDVD⢠and Power2Go⢠Gateway Launch Manager Gateway MyBackup Solution Google Desktop Google Toolbar WildTangent Demo
A. Well, it is a pretty decent laptop to buy for around $500 if you are selling $500 too.
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