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PC-Based DVRs vs. Standalone DVRs

In this standalone DVR versus PC-based DVR comparison, we have created a list of reasons why each type of security DVR is important and what applications these DVRs can be used for.

The cornerstone to any successful security system is a quality Digital Video Recorder (DVR). ApexCCTV offers a full line of both PC-based DVRs and Standalone DVRs..

PC-Based DVR Standalone DVR
PC-Based DVR Pros Standalone DVR Pros
  • Expandable (Can add additional cameras and/or storage)
  • More features than Standalone DVRs:
  • Easier to maintain, if a component fails an end user can replace it
  • Can integrate with POS/cash registers
  • Better PTZ integration
  • Can work with IP cameras, as well as Analog cameras
  • Ability to have thousands of user accounts
  • Usually less expensive
  • All Standalone DVRs have some type of TV Output, whereas not all PC-Based DVRs do
  • Takes up less physical space than a PC-Based DVR
  • Quiet
  • Can be hidden and remotely accessed with remote (remote requires IR repeater)
  • Less susceptible to viruses, because it is an embedded system
Informational Links
Our approach for building World-Class security DVR systems.
Answers to commonly asked questions regarding security DVR surveillance systems.
A chart comparing specific features emphasized by AVerMedia and GeoVision Security DVR Systems.
General information about Security DVR cards offered by AVerMedia. Now you also have the added advantage of incorporating the best in CCTV analog cameras as well as IP cameras into a meshed Hyrbrid environment.
Information center for standalone security DVR systems offered by AVerMedia
The FAQs for AVerMedia Security DVRs including the Mobile series and POS Integration.
General information about each GeoVision security DVR system and accessories such as Access Control, Point of Sales and Central Monitoring System
Information center for GV-Mini security DVR Systems
This FAQ list answers the most common technical and security questions received by GeoVision.
How to configure and use some of the advanced GeoVision security DVR system features.
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