Question 1

what economical hard drive would work well with this unit?
i have on minus the hd

Accepted Answer

I used a 2TB Western Digital Green which is the best bang for your buck, I also ordered this Zmodo without a HDD and installed one myself which works like a charm.

Question 2

if I use 2 system in 2 different location, and I using a laptop to view.  Can the client software display all the cameras at both location into 1 screen?  thanks.

Accepted Answer

NO way if its to different IP address

Question 3

Does the system came with the hard drive in it?  If it does how many gb?  Can I playback and record on Android, Iphone and Ipad?

Accepted Answer

It says "NO HDD" in the tittle, so your guess is as good as mine..... ;p

But yes, yes and yes to the second part....

Question 4

Can you add IP cameras to this unit, and if you do, does it limit the number of camera's you can have physically attached?

If not IP support, which DVR product would you recommend?

Accepted Answer

I do not believe this model supports net cameras. There is only one network connector and it is for remote viewing and cloud storage. The software doesn't indicate network camera confgurations.  I wouldn't necessarily hold (recommend) that as a requisite.  There is some logistical and strategic benefit in using just a few network camera's directly to the cloud (with no intermediary central controller). I see these types of analog units as a nice supplement to a network cam strategy.  Also, less cameras going to this box, less taxing on the HD. Also, if you roll out just a straight network camera based solution, it's easy to overtax your network. You may wind up needing separate network wiring just for your security devices.

Question 5

can customer view cameras threw phone?

Accepted Answer

yes... either through web app, or through ios, droid, or bb application.

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