PC-Based or Standalone DVR System?
Filed under: AVerMedia, CCTV Security DVR Cards, General Technology, GeoVision, Security Camera System, Security DVR
Do you know what type of security DVR you need for your application? Are you planning to expand your new system in the future? Are you thinking of tying multiple systems to each other from different locations? These are all great questions to ask yourself when considering what type of DVR you may need for your application.
The truth is you cannot go wrong with either a PC-Based or a Standalone DVR system. If you have a residential application that may need 4 initial cameras with the potential to expand up to another 4 cameras in the future, then an 8 channel standalone unit may be the best bet for you and it will only cost a fraction of what a PC-Based DVR will.
If you have a larger residential or commercial application then going the PC-Based DVR route might be a better fit for you. The reason for making this decision for these types of applications lies primarily on the fact that a PC-Based DVR is always upgradable by simply adding extra DVR Capture Cards and updating the software. Converting a PC-Based DVR from 8 Channels up to 12, 16, 24 or 32 channels is a matter of which Capture Cards you choose to add into your existing system. In most cases, a standalone DVR can tie in with other standalone DVRs through CMS (Central Monitoring Software) as long as they are the same model.
When considering which unit is best for your application simply ask yourself, “Am I going to be finished with my security system with the first cameras I purchase or am I always going to find other places that I would like to add cameras?” Depending on what your answer is to this question should help make your decision easier and give you a true sense of confidence in what you are looking for. If you are still having a hard time figuring out which type of DVR is best for your application, please refer to this Standalone and PC-Based DVR Comparison Chart.
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