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by tbragsda

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Hello all,

Been forever since I posted. Its been the most busy time of my life! Platform H-office move, backoffice platform conversion. Im bout to go nutz.

Well a vacation is on the way. And before I go, I would like to replace the creative labs web cams I have installed in my server room with somthing a little more... MORE.

Anyone got a good solution? Requirements/wants;
Tilt, Pan[sic?]
NOT USB
Easy web interface, and ability to switch between cams

Not much of a A/V guy. Whats out? Whats cool?

Thanks

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by tbragsda

Sorry. Rereading my post, and it seems a bit short and grumpy.

Let me ask again, what are you using? Anything? What are you using it for. Me it mostley peace of mind. Whats with the rack mounted ones? Who would want a view OUT from a rack?

A very cool thing would be a device with a http server build in, run cat5 out to cams, and interface with all views. click view, and get full screen. Could even add some temp/humidity sensor, and SNMP.

Someone has to have all this in a package for ~$1000.00, right?

by thechas

Check with a few of the security firms in your area.

A friend of mine installs security systems.
He talked with me about one where the security cams feed a PC based video recorder that can use either DAT or ZIP media for long term storage.
The system can be linked to a web connection for remote viewing.

Chas

by tbragsda

I talked with ADT and another local provider. Not much help.

Got security CO name, or manufacture of the equipment?

Thanks
TBR

by mc_user

Try the Panasonic WV-NM100 or the Axis 2100 for starters. They interface via an ethernet port and have built in servers. The Panasonic has ports for optional sensors. (I?m not sure how these work.) They cost around $500 each. I found them all at the site http://www.webcamstore.com/

They alos have a lot of very neat robotic cameras there from a variety of vendors, but the prices were out of your range.

Is this the kind of thing you were thinking of?

by sfowler

You might try Smarthome.com, they have a wide range of items like you are looking for. Most are based on X10.

by guruofdos

Go on holiday and FORGET about the server room! A vacation should be just that. If you are 'taking your work with you' or even THINKING about work...then it ain't no vacation!

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