PC-Based DVRs vs. Linux DVRs

In this Linux 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). Virtual Surveillance offers a full line of both PC-based DVRs and Linux DVRs.

PC-Based DVR Pros	Linux DVR Pros
Expandable (Can add additional cameras and/or storage) More features & advanced video analytics Easier to maintain, if a component fails an end user can replace it Can integrate with POS/cash registers Can work with IP cameras, as well as Analog cameras Can incorporate RAID for redundancy of archive Can generate email/pager notification if motion is detected Supports remote viewing through most mobile phones Supports 32+ cameras	Usually less expensive All Linux DVRs have some type of TV Output, whereas not all PC-Based DVRs do Takes up less physical space than a PC-Based DVR Can be hidden and remotely accessed with remote (remote requires IR repeater)