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Monitor and Record Activity from Home or via the Web Using Eight Different Camera Angles

August 31, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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It’s comforting to know that day and night, at home or away, the things you own are safe and the people you care about are protected. Feel a sense of comfort and security with this complete surveillance system that features a 16-Channel 320GB Network DVR with eight outdoor rated surveillance cameras. Monitor your home or business from multiple angles or monitor several different areas all at once and record it all with up to two years of footage. This versatile system is the perfect security solution for large properties and businesses with large retail areas or warehouses. This system is network ready, so you can view your property at any time, from any Internet enabled PC in the world using Internet Explorer! Each of the eight included cameras are equipped with 12 infrared (IR) LEDs that turn on automatically at night (or in darkness), allowing you to see your property and belongings, even in total darkness. You can even set your DVR to record based on motion detected by the cameras. Use the included LCD Screen Monitor to view activity locally from the comfort of your couch or your bed. Let the CLEARVU3 give you the peace of mind that comes with the convenience of viewing your property day or night from any location!

Expandable
As your home or business grows, so can your surveillance system. If you are looking to boost your security and monitor more areas, add up to eight additional cameras for more robust monitoring. Any camera with a power supply and a RCA or BNC connection is compatible with this system

  • Eight high resolution outdoor rated CCD Cameras
  • Each camera has with 12 infrared LEDs that capture images up to 15 feet in total darkness
  • 16-channel DVR records up to 750 days on the removable 320GB Hard Drive
  • View live or recorded footage from any computer using Internet Explorer
  • Includes 8″ color LCD screen display
  • Expandable system will support eight additional cameras (for a total of 16)
  • Price: $1199.99
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    Diamond Plated Wall Plate Adds Heavy-Duty Protection and Appearance as a Wall Switch or Outlet Placeholder

    August 31, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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    If you are looking to add a unique finish to your garage, game room or man cave, look no further. The Single Gang Solid Cover Blank Wall Plate is built out of metal, perfect for protecting future locations of wall switches, outlets, phone, data, or audio/video access. At the same time, it offers a tough, industrial look with a diamond plate, chrome finish. This wall plate is designed to act as a placeholder for a single gang location. If you have a double gang location where a pair of switches, outlets, phone, data, or audio/video access will be on your wall next to each other, this product is also available as a Double Gang Solid Cover Blank Wall Plate.

  • Rugged, blank wall plate acts as a placeholder until a wall outlet or switch is installed
  • Made of light weight, durable metal
  • Oversized polished aluminum finish
  • High quality stamping with authentic diamond plate look
  • Counter sunk holes for the included stainless steel screws
  • Price: $5.99
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    Diamond Plated Wall Plate Adds Heavy-Duty Protection and Appearance to Decora-Style Switches and Outlets

    August 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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    If you are looking to add a unique finish to your garage, game room or man cave, look no further. The Single Gang Decora-Style Wall Plate is built out of metal, perfect for protecting your walls and Decora-style switches and outlets (receptacles). At the same time, it offers a tough, industrial look with a diamond plate, chrome finish. This wall plate is designed to compliment a single Decora-style switch or outlet, and will even work with an INSTEON SwitchLinc Relay, SwitchLinc Dimmer and KeypadLinc Dimmer switch, or an OutletLinc outlet (each sold separately). If you have two or three switches or outlets on your wall next to each other, this product is also available as a Double Gang Decora-Style Wall Plate and Triple Gang Decora-Style Wall Plate.

  • Rugged wall plate frames Decora-style wall switches and outlets
  • Made of light weight, durable metal
  • Oversized polished aluminum finish
  • High quality stamping with authentic diamond plate look
  • Counter sunk holes for the included stainless steel screws
  • Price: $5.99
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    Diamond Plated Wall Plate Adds Heavy-Duty Protection and Appearance to Traditional Wall Outlets

    August 29, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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    If you are looking to add a unique finish to your garage, game room or man cave, look no further. The Single Gang Outlet Cover Wall Plate is built out of metal, perfect for protecting your traditional wall outlets (receptacles). At the same time, it offers a tough, industrial look with a diamond plate, chrome finish. This wall plate is designed to compliment a single pair of outlets. If you have two pairs of outlets on your wall next to each other, this product is also available as a Double Gang Outlet Cover Wall Plate

  • Rugged wall plate frames traditional wall outlets
  • Made of light weight, durable metal
  • Oversized polished aluminum finish
  • High quality stamping with authentic diamond plate look
  • Counter sunk holes for the included stainless steel screws
  • Price: $6.99
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    POLL: How is the current economy going to impact your holiday spending?

    August 28, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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