Reddit reviews Amcrest NV4108E 1080p POE NVR (8CH 1080p/3MP/4MP/5MP) - Supports up to 8 x 1080p (2.1MP) POE IP Cameras @30fps Realtime, Supports up to 4TB HDD (Not Included)
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Amcrest’s NV4108E NVR supports hard drives up to 4 Terabytes, while 8CH 1080P Recording, Playback & Live View @ Real-Time 30fps, as well as 8CH 3MP Recording and 4CH Playback @ 30fps, 8CH 4MP Recording and 4CH Playback @ 20fps, and 8CH 5MP Recording and 2CH Playback @ 8fps.Supports Amcrest IP Cameras and provides limited support for third party brand ONVIF compliant IP Cameras. Intelligent search, playback, and backup functions provide enhanced ease of use and security (for example, motion detection event and exact search functions that are accurate to one second).Plug & Play setup, Easy to configure, access and control. Scan QR Code on NVR from "Amcrest View" app to instantly access live viewing and playback. Connects to and manages all the POE IP cameras on your network directly through their ethernet cables for ultimate ease and convenience in a home security system.Blazing throughput of 80Mbps enables you to watch things happen as they happen: real-time, highly reliable HD video without loss or delay. Conveniently packaged with extras such as USB mouse, network cable, and quick start guide with user manual and CD.Includes USB backup feature for peace of mind. All systems CE & FCC certified with UL compliant power supplies. Guaranteed for a Full Year from purchase with US Support and US Warranty offered exclusively by Amcrest.
I dunno why I linked that other NVR. I must have clicked the wrong one on Amazon. This is the correct NVR: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X4UDMJ4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
8 channel PoE.
I'm in Canada and had a break in recently (last week) as well.
I ended up getting an POE NVR and 1 POE camera to test for now. The camera is rated down to -30C (probably a little lower) so it should handle the winter here.
NVR: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00X4UDMJ4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Camera: http://www.lightinthebox.com/hikvision-ds-2cd2132-i-3-0mp-ip66-network-mini-ip-dome-camera-4mm-lens-poe-onvif-protocol_p1481773.html
Can't say anything about it yet, NVR should arrive today and Camera shipped from China yesterday but should be here between Friday and Tuesday (paid for 3-5 day shipping).
It sucks that the Camera is the chinese version and you can't update the firmware. But this camera will be going outside so I'm not too worried about it. I'll eventually get some cheaper 720P cameras for inside.
If it is within your budget, I would highly recommend that you get a NVR that includes hook ups for IP cameras with PoE (power over ethernet), I would avoid getting a coaxial system unless you are on a smaller budget. The coaxial hookups look like round circles on the back of the DVR, compared to the IP cameras that hook up into Cat5/ethernet type cable connections (rectangular). Here is an example of an 8 channel NVR, see the photo of the back: https://www.amazon.com/Amcrest-NV4108E-Ethernet-Network-Recorder/dp/B00X4UDMJ4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1500416949&sr=8-3&keywords=nvr+PoE
I currently have a coaxial system in my home, but I installed it many years ago when the price of a NVR / PoE camera system was simply too high for me. They have come down in price, but I don't want to buy a whole new system and cameras, and cables, and re-run all the cables, when my existing system works alright. BUT... if you want really high resolution and the ability to upgrade the cameras in the future, go with the network type cameras, not the coaxial ones. You will be able to see things like license plates, etc. with more clarity and have better camera upgrade options for the future.