| If you want to drastically improve the quality of the | | | | some disk space. When you buy your 4 channel |
| surveillance video of your home security system, pair | | | | digital video recorder, for example, ask the techies at |
| your computer with a digital video recording device. | | | | the computer or electronics shop if the machine can |
| With all the DVRs out today, it is important to get | | | | support CD and DVD writers. It also would be great |
| one that would suit your needs. Here are a few | | | | if you can add more hard drives to the DVR. |
| matters to consider. | | | | Features and Add-Ons |
| Number of Surveillance Channels | | | | Above it all, you have to know if you can easily |
| You may have to ask yourself this: "How many | | | | operate your 4 channel digital video recorder. With a |
| channels do I need to monitor?" The number of | | | | professional's help, you should buy a very |
| surveillance channels of your home security system | | | | user-friendly and intuitive machine with great security |
| will really trim down your choices. If you want | | | | features such as motion detection, colored coded |
| webcams over your living room, kitchen, the master | | | | video bars, high quality video recording and playback, |
| bedroom, and the kids' bedroom, you should get a 4 | | | | and remote viewing. If you need a 4 channel digital |
| channel digital video recorder. If you want to monitor | | | | video recorder, look for a machine that does not |
| more than 4 rooms in your home, you have to get a | | | | need mad computer skills to operate even the most |
| DVR which can support more than 4 channels. To be | | | | basic of functions. |
| sure, consult with a professional for the right specs | | | | Look At The Price |
| to get your security system running. | | | | The best machines and electronic devices do not |
| Make Sure That Your DVR Has Lots Of Disk Space | | | | come cheap, especially those that come with great |
| The more channels that you have for your security | | | | features and 24/7 customer support. If you can |
| system, the greater disk space you will need. You will | | | | afford the expensive machines, go for it. For sure, a |
| feel really secure if your DVR can at least save a | | | | pricier 4 channel digital recorder works so much well |
| night's worth of video surveillance. You might be | | | | than affordable ones. Indeed, you have to shell out |
| thinking of buying a DVR with loads and loads of disk | | | | the dough to get your system running, but the |
| space. Keep in mind that machines with large storage | | | | promise of having a very secure home is really worth |
| capacities are considerably very expensive. So make | | | | the price. |
| sure to get a machine that answers your video | | | | Having the right 4 channel digital video recorder for |
| storage needs. | | | | your home security system means two things: you |
| Optical Drive Support | | | | are getting your money's worth, and you are sure |
| It would be good if your DVR can burn your | | | | that your kids are always safe at home. |
| surveillance videos unto a CD or a DVD to free up | | | | |