Planet Minis

rhurson · 08-26-2008, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by five21racing

Alright so there's been some things stolen in this guy's garage a few stalls down from me. People can just climb into the rafters and snoop around in whosever stall they want. I extended one of my walls all the way to the roof. The other side is still open for now (not as worried about those people, still paranoid as hell though).

So I want to step it up a bit since I have way too many dollars worth of mini parts sitting in there.

I'm not real up to speed when it comes to these deals so; what would be a decent surveillance camera setup?

Keep in mind that I would be trying to say on the cheaper side but; there's 4 dirt bikes and how much in mini parts - I would be willing to pay to protect that stuff.

Thank you!!

First you need to know what you want to do. Just record, trigger an alarm, view offsite over the web.
Also how hard is it to install cable and will it be vunerable? My recommendation would be to use a hidden cam setup with nightvision(IR illuminators) and a DVR that has an internet connection. There are some DVRs that will email you a snapshot when the motion is activated. This is good incase they find the DVR and take it, you would already have the pic for evidence.
I don't know if you'll be able to stay under $500, but maybe you can get some of the guy's who got ripped off to pitch in on the DVR and buy there own cam's.
There is a company in Reno called Scottland Yard http://www.thespyshop.com/catalog/index.php
They should be able to hook you up with all you need.
Be careful if you go the razor blade route. Don't give the a$$holes any reason to sue you.

five21racing · 08-26-2008, 08:06 PM

Their website site looks a bit sketchy? X10.com - Security Cameras, X10 Home Security, Wireless Camera, Home Automation, Electronics and More!

I walked off somewhere between 150 - 175 feet from my garage to my apartment.
The only thing that is making me wonder is - I live on the opposite side of the building. Meaning, I face to the East and my garage is on the West side of the building.

Would that be a problem with the signal?

JOSH45 · 08-26-2008, 08:07 PM

x10 is the best for security cameras. x10.com

five21racing · 08-26-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by xr1million

Exactly!!! Because of assjacks!

Now do get me wrong... one raised by the wrong person and it will be a serious 'machine' but in normal loving hand they are hands down the best! Unless you want something fluffy.

M. Vick?

Would it be possible to use the DVR that I already have in my apartment to record to?

jtblueberry · 08-26-2008, 08:47 PM

yes you can use current DVr...
No... X10 is not the best but it works....
It can send email snapshots like mentioned...
Range is a major issue with wireless x10 cameras...
Consider combining in other security...
X10 is totally legit...
I use their other security for my house and business..

jtblueberry · 08-26-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by five21racing

Their website site looks a bit sketchy? X10.com - Security Cameras, X10 Home Security, Wireless Camera, Home Automation, Electronics and More!

I walked off somewhere between 150 - 175 feet from my garage to my apartment.
The only thing that is making me wonder is - I live on the opposite side of the building. Meaning, I face to the East and my garage is on the West side of the building.

Would that be a problem with the signal?

That distance will be a prob wit x10

five21racing · 08-27-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jtblueberry

That distance will be a prob wit x10

Sorry bud, X10 added 2 different spywares to my computer.

I'm going to look elsewhere for sure now.

shracing683 · 08-27-2008, 07:43 PM

TigerDirect.com - Computers, Computer Parts, Computer Accessories, PC Components, & Electronics they got some sweet stuff in there

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