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There are many Pros, and Cons to owning an AVTech DVR.

The first thing I would tell you is to find out how you are going to use your DVR.

The second thing we need to know is this to be used for "security is of the essence", or is this for "budget is of the essence"?

If you choose a DVR for budget is of the essence then the AVTech wins every time. For the price you cannot beat an AVTech.

I have AVTech DVRs that are still running that were manufactured in 2004. Some are cared for, and others are beat around such as the one that is used by our local sherrifs dept.

I have had two DVRs that died one year later, and I have no reason why. This happened in 2007. Other then those two I have not had any problems with these DVRs.

What will give any DVR longevity is to plug it in to a UPS device that provides line filteration. Without line filtration then you are putting nails in to the coffin every time there are brown outs, and spikes.

Do not forget that air conditioning, and other motors can inflict momentary spikes when they turn on. Do your lights dim when the AC, or heaters comes on?

If you are looking for a DVR then get the AVC 760A. The A transmits over the internet using MPEG, and the regular 760 transmits over the internet using JPEG. MPEG is the better option.

What questions do you have?