Looking to buy security cameras it says I need something like this. I want to know how it works like, how long will it save the recording, is this for saving the footage. Not tech. Savvy null

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sgreene · Accepted Answer

How long it will last is dependant on the quality of the video being recorded and the format it's being recorded in, how many cameras you have, etc. Say you are using the typical 1080p, 15fps security camera system like Swann. You would get approximately 30 days of footage. Most systems will start to overwrite the oldest footage when full. 

It is all subjective though, to how active your cameras are.

BUBBA · Answer

i have a home security system and i am using a 1tb WD HD i have had mine recording for 5hrs straight with no problems. what you will need is a dvr system a HD and camera, but its cheaper to buy a full system then piece by piece find one with a 500 gig HD then just uprade the HD

Answered by BUBBA 7 years ago

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cliff · Answer

I Western digital has a purple series hard drive that is best for video capture.

PatEE · Answer

It stores data on magnetic discs (as opposed to solid state drives which are much more expensive but resistant to drops better). It will save data for many years. Easily over 10 years (in my experience), unless you have mechanical (hit it with a hammer or drop it, the PC or enclosure, while in use) or electrical accidents (surge or lightning). It should suit your application.

Answered by PatEE 8 years ago

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Pacerman619 · Answer

I'm all thumbs when it comes to tech stuff so I understand where your coming from. This card reader is for you. I also have a small indoor cam and it served my needs just fine.
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Bill · Answer

I would say it's probably ok. I have personally used these for internal desktop hard drives and gotten a couple of years out of them.

swoooooooooooosh007 · Answer

Call Geek Squad, that's what they are there for to answer your question.

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