First Alert DC8810-420 Security Kit - 8 Cameras, 1TB Hard Drive, 8 Channels, CMOS, H.264, 420TVLItem#: F911-1002  |  Model#: DC8810-420

A good value for its cost.

I am a little surprised at the other reviewers' complaints. You get what you pay for. Truthfully a little more than you paid for. Eight cameras and a 1-T DVR that works easily, straight out of the box for the price of two good cameras. You want great 600 line color-correct cameras? Then pay $200 bucks a piece for them, later. Because you can hook them straight into this when you get them. Grow into it, as it were. You are up and operational NOW. Right away. So much for the praise, now the problem: I also am unable to get it past the firewall. I don't know whether that is the problem of the DC8810 or AT&T's modem, or just my lack of firewall experience. It does connect easily, and well, inside the network.

Cheap Stuff

This is cheap stuff so not looking for quality. We have trouble to get it online so we can watch it from different location but after purchase service people don't know how to help us so just saying read 'User Maual'. We tried to contact the service provider but there is no phone service avaialble. God knows where this one is located? All in all, we put it together and it works but can't get it online and there is no help aparently so we have to dispose it then buying a better quality brand. Wasting time & $$$.

Great system for the money

First Alert has come up with a very easy 8 camera system. I still haven't hooked it up to the internet for remote viewing, but setting up the cameras and the DVR were easier than a surround sound amp system. As many reviews have stated, the picture isn't the best and colors are off, but very clear and I'm able to look at several views around my house. The closer the cameras are to the subject, fantastic picture. The price can't be beat for 8 cameras and a DVR together. I've been looking at systems for nearly five years and waited for the perfect opportunity - this was it.

Having fun

I'm having fun keeping an eye on my yard. I can even watch the birds at the feeders. And it shows me when my neighbors from HECK are up to no good. I know nothing about electronics and had no problems with the hookups. I would recommend doing a web search for more detailed instructions n info on the system. I formatted and erased all my recordings when I was trying to transfer my data to a disc. I also added a microphone to one of the cameras and it works great! It took me awhile to make a decision to buy and I am happy with this system.

OK System

Easy setup, long cables, middling cameras, records D1 only on 2 of the channels. At $349 I can't complain.