Thanks - Interesting results. I've worked with both and prefer the Hik for the iVMS 4200 which I've found to be the superior CMS.
Suggestion - how about a comparison of the smartphone/tablet apps.
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Key ********
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Physical **********
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*** ****** **** *** ******* **** WDR, **** ******* "***"/******** **********; *** does *** **** *****-*. *******, *** ********* 2022 **** **** *****-******** ***, **** its ****** ********** *********** (*** ****** ********).
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Bandwidth **********
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Test **********
*** ******* **** ****** ***** ******* settings ****** ********* *********, **** *** following ******* ** *** *******:
******** ******** **** ** **** ****:
Thanks - Interesting results. I've worked with both and prefer the Hik for the iVMS 4200 which I've found to be the superior CMS.
Suggestion - how about a comparison of the smartphone/tablet apps.
David,
Thanks. I think it would be worthwhile to do some tests on mobile apps like the 4500, etc. We'll put that in queue.
Thanks for the test results - interesting and food for thought.