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What is the difference between a PC based DVR and a Stand-alone DVR?

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A:Because Stand Alone DVRs are built completely on just one circuit board. They are very reliable and very easy to use. but usually have less upgadable and resources then a PC base DVR. Their software is simple reliable and easy to use. Basically there are no conflicts and all hardware and software are matched exactly in this (all on one board) embedded style system. . in PC base DVR you can add, DVD burners, CD-Burners and advanced internet and telephone access options.

What is a PC based DVR ?

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A PC-based DVR is a DVR Cards built inside a computer . You have a case either a tower or a rack mount. Inside you have your usual mainboard, Network card, VGA Card CPU, Hard Drive and memory. And inside is a PCI DVR Card. This board capture the video from the cameras and working with the DVR software provides all the necessary, video and recording functions: like, Video compression, converting the video to a file, camera controls and display, record and playback functions. See similar questions...

What if I already have a DVR-based system?

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As long as you have Connexed supported network cameras, the Connexed system can work in parallel with your DVR giving you the ultimate in video surveillance security – onsite recordings on your DVR and offsite recordings stored safely at Connexed. See similar questions...

What is the difference between a DVR and a VCR?

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A Digital Video Recorder (DVR) system records high resolution digital images to a hard disk drive (HDD) and eliminates the requirement of maintaining VHS tapes. Since the video images are stored digitally, the image quality will not degrade overtime, as would a VHS tape when recorded over multiple times. The time-saving search capabilities of a DVR will enable the user to locate the desired video clips via user defined parameters (camera, time, date, etc. See similar questions...

What is the difference between DVR and Tivo?

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Both have capability of recording live television. However with DISH Network's latest DVR, you have the capability of recording in HIGH DEFINITION and can record over 180 hours of digital television! Tivo can only record up to 140 hours and CANNOT record in HIGH DEF! See similar questions...

What's the difference between the iRecorder and a DVR?

iRecorder Frequently Asked Questions || Visual Footprints
The iRecorder is a business system with a number of different applications, one of which is security, but is not designed as solely a security product. A DVR, on the other hand, is used only for security. A DVR is used for situations where full-motion video is required and there is plenty of storage space for footage that is not searched very often. iRecorder records only single frames, where a snapshot is all that is required. See similar questions...

What about a PC-based system?

Digital Video (DV) Frequently Asked Questions
This is my weak spot; I loathe PCs and Windows with a passion, so it's a bit difficult for me to be helpful. But since you asked nicely, you'll probably want to look at Avid Xpress DV ($1,500) or Premiere. Although every copy of Windows XP now includes Microsoft's MovieMaker video editing software, this product is so vile that it's a waste of disk space on your computer and nothing more. You have been warned. Check the reviews if you don't believe me. See similar questions...

When will I be able to watch TV on my Windows 98 based PC?

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As soon as you install a compatible TV tuner card and hook up an antenna or cable TV. Web TV? for Windows and TV Viewer are included in Windows 98, as is Program Guide, which you can use to find out when programs are on and set reminders to tune in. Windows 98 lets you watch TV full screen, in a window, or on a second monitor as you work in another application. See similar questions...

What's the difference between a workstation and a PC?

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A Workstation is a high-level stand-alone machine usually designed for a particular purpose, such as CAD engineering, digital content creation, or data modeling, where as a PC (personal computer) is not as sophisticated or powerful and is generally used for basic office and home applications. See similar questions...

What is the difference between a standalone and an embedded Kronos™ product?

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A standalone Kronos™ product allows the user to simply plug the product into a three prong wall outlet, to obtain air movement and filtration based on the user's selected product parameters (product features vary by product). embedded Kronos™ product is either built into an air handling system to provide air movement and / or filtration when ever the air handler is operational or built into a piece of equipment (e.g., PC, medical equipment) to provide air movement (cooling). See similar questions...

What is the difference between Economy and Professional DVR systems?

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There are big differences between economy and professional products. Differences include: the way products are manufactured, how the DVR software is written, what components are used and Features of the DVR Software Available. DVr MAster Professional products are high quality Systems. These are designed for average users. Retrieving stored video from the playback area is effortless. See similar questions...

What is the difference between web-based email and client email?

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Web-based email lets access your email from any web-connected computer, so you can send and receive email when you're away from your home computer. With web-based email, you will can read and compose mail in your Internet browser, and your messages are stored online - you have 2GB of online storage for in your master account mailbox. In addition to web-based email, you can choose to send and receive email through client email with SBC Yahoo! DSL. See similar questions...

How can I read 800K Mac disks on my new Mac? or my Windows-based PC?

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PLEASE READ THIS PARAGRAPH TWICE. NO USB external floppy drive will support Apple 400K or 800K diskettes. Period. Also, there are NO EXTERNAL SCSI-BASED floppy drives to speak of, today. Period. And Apple's older external floppy drives for 400K, 800K and 1.4Mb are intended for use ONLY with Apple Macs which already have an INTERNAL floppy drive. Period. Mac 400K and 800K diskettes are written in a unique fashion, no standard IBM-type floppy disk controller card in a PC can read them. See similar questions...

Are your operations MAC or PC based?

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We are both. We have the latest G4s Power Mac. for Mac. users and Pentium IV processors for PC users. See similar questions...

What is an embedded computer?

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One of the highly respected experts in this field of research is Sandeep Shukla, associate professor in electrical and computer engineering. Shukla's is currently researching the development of embedded software code generation for space and aviation mission applications. Read the story in Contacto Magazine....more See similar questions...

What is a DVR ?

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A DVR is short for Digital Video Recorder. The DVR replaces the outdated VCR recorder and converts analog images to digital and stores it in a hard disk for easy management. Its quality and performance is far more advanced than the VCR's limited capabilities. See similar questions...

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