Q-See QSD2304L 4 Channel H.264 Pentaplex Network DVR with (CIF) Realtime Recording per Channel

I returned this unit. It's very noisy & the software interface is awkward & limited.

I've had this unit 4 just about a week now & I'm already preparing 2 send it back. Whenever I hook a camera up 2 this unit & connect the video output 2 a monitor, the image quality is pixelated quite heavily 2 the point where it's impossible 2 distinguish faces from 10 feet away in broad daylight (using Q-See's own line of cameras such as the vandal-proof dome cam & the outdoor camera with the heater installed). Hooking the cameras up directly 2 a TV (bypassing this DVR unit) gives gives much better & clearer results.

Given the price, I would have loved 2 keep this unit but you get what you pay for. I would not recommend this unit 4 serious surveillance. Q-See's internet monitoring functions work fairly well however it is a bit unstable - sometimes it takes a few login attempts 2 actually log into the device remotely. For any security DVR, this is not acceptable.

I did a side-by-side comparison with one of Costco's lower end security DVR units (Astak brand) & so far, the Astak produces far better images with Q-See's cameras. Astak's remote management is simple but it works well & doesn't require me 2 keep hammering away at the login screen 2 get in like this Q-See unit.

Note that this Q-See DVR did NOT come with any hard drive or the required hard drive mounting kit, although you can find both at any Fry's Electronics or other electronics supply store (other than BestBuy, Circuit City)

This is the latest 2008 model from Q-see. I have had this unit 4 a month, & it is the newest edition h.264 DVR, Meaning that the compression method is most effecient compared 2 the old MPEG4 codec. The embedded IE viewer is excellent & feature rich, you can access the device outside your office & review old video, & even change settings of the device.

You can actually watch, record & review at the same time.

I installed a 500GB hard drive & it lasts one month at its highest quality settings, & one year at its lowest quality.

The only problem with this device is that the remote doesnt function properly without hitting the key many times, but the included USB mouse functions much better.

I am extremely happy with this unit, & I have tried units from all the top companies, such as Swann, Nuvico & Lorex. This is the best model on the market 4 4 channel DVR.

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