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Home/Small Business Systems
(Standalone DVR)
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Professional Grade HD Systems
(PC Based DVR)
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How to Compare a PC-Based DVR
and a Stand-Alone DVR
- Compare the sizes and components. Coming with all the components compressed
into one box, stand-alone DVRs are compact while PC-based DVRs are created
around a computer and come with attachments like the separate CPU, keyboard, a
USB mouse and monitor. A stand-alone DVR occupies less shelf space while
performing similar functions.
- Understand the utility of both DVRs. Get the stand-alone DVRs for
fundamental requirements. They offer recording, viewing and programming ease,
along with Internet access while the PC-based DVRs accommodate advanced features
such as improved screens, improved motion detection facilities and Internet
viability.
- Compare the user friendliness of both. The stand-alone DVRs can be
handled by any layman due to its clear-cut program interface and control
buttons. It requires no special computer expertise. However, a PC-based DVR
requires specialized computer knowledge.
- Compare the storage space. Although the stand-alone DVR has ample
recording and storing space, the PC-based DVR features as much as 7 times more
storage because of a larger CPUs and memory.
- Check out sophisticated features. The PC-based DVR has superior
characteristics such as better reception of playback programs, colored bars for
easy search, four times better speed, CD-ROM burner, DVD burner and easily
attachable hard drives.
- Acquaint yourself with the surveillance functions of both the
equipments. The stand-alone DVRs come with up to 16 video inputs and are
suitable for small space surveillance. On the other hand, the PC-based ones can
accommodate as high as 32 and hence are ideal for malls, movie theaters,
departmental stores, hospitals and industry units.
- Compare the prices. The PC-based DVRs are more expensive but offers
Higher Quality video than the stand-alone ones.
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