Home Security System Comparison

Posted: January 16th, 2010 | Author: admin | Filed under: DIY Home Security, Home Security | Tags: , | 5 Comments »

It’s no secret crimes against property have been increasing in the past few years. Whether it be just a sign of the times or response to the economy dipping this rise in crime should make all homeowners evaluate their home security needs.

Many companies promote their equipment and services as the best even though all home security needs are different. If you choose to hire a professional to do the work or you take it on as a DIY home security project you must first evaluate your needs and the equipment required to make your home security system comparison. In this post we will try to offer up some ideas and services to meet your home security needs.

DIY Home Security Systems
There are numerous companies offering do it yourself home security systems. For example a good company I’ve come across recently offers some very competitive prices on security system components. This company, IntelSpy.com has a good special right now on some decent gear make sure you check out this: BUILD YOUR PERSONAL SECURITY SYSTEM FOR UNDER $65! and other stuff they sell.

A wired system that performs well is the
Security Labs SLM428C 4-Channel Video Surveillance System
Check out the specs and what is included in this system and very well priced: *Manufacturer: Security Labs *Manufacturer Part Number: slm428c *Manufacturer Website Address: www.spycorder.com *Product Model: SLM428C *Product Name: SLM428C 4-Channel Video Surveillance System *Product Type: Video Surveillance System *Product Features: Digital Video Recorder *Hard Drive: 80GB, 80 GB *Display Screen: 14″ CRT, 14″ CRT *Video Resolution: 720 x 480 @ 30 fps Motion JPEG *Video Formats: Motion JPEG *Image Sensor: CCD *Number of Cameras: 4, 4 *Interfaces/Ports: 4 x Camera In – DVR, 4 x Camera In – DVR *Weight: 53.5 lb , 54 lb , 53.50 lb *Package Contents: *2 x Color Weatherproof Cameras *2 x Color Adjustable Dome Cameras *Mounting Hardware *50ft Cable *14″ Color CCTV Monitor *Software CD

We will cover other systems in later posts but this is a good start on your home security system comparison.