View Full Version : Lorex wireless surveillance camera vs Foscam 8904
rdx
May 28th, 2012, 09:22 AM
Has anyone tried this Lorex wireless outdoor cam ? How well does it work and how good its features as comparing to the Foscam 8904. I like its feature of two way audio which Foscam 8904 lacks of. Both can be access from Smartphone and internet but looks like Lorex can only record images to the SD card instead of the computer. And not sure I can add other Foscam into its monitor panel.
Thanks in advance for any tips and advice.
http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=10345119&search=surveillance&Mo=51&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-CA&Nr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&Sp=S&N=0&whse=BCCA&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&Ne=4000000&D=surveillance&Ntt=surveillance&No=26&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1
rdx
May 28th, 2012, 10:25 AM
Sorry, Costco link has been fixed.
Actually, I am not sure this is exact the same as the actual product I saw in Costco yesterday. I just search on Costco site and see this with wireless camera and 9" monitor, assming they are the same. But the one in Costco I saw mentioned about Smartphone access on the retail box.
rdx
May 28th, 2012, 11:27 AM
I have checked all outdoor camera products on Lorex website. Look likes none of them are IP camera. I guess I was just confused with the word "wireless" and assumed it works with router. I think they are just wirelessly connected to the Lorex LCD monitor. I think Lorex also sells IP cam but it is 2-3 times more than Foscam's.
I guess I will stick with the Foscam 8904 for outdoor use. I guess I should have spent more time reading the details on the retail box at Costco yesterday (I was in a rush). The "Two way Audio" feature on Lorex box caught my attention and got me excited : P
Rockymountain
May 28th, 2012, 12:27 PM
At Costco there is a WIRELESS surveillance camera system with a 500 gb hard drive, a 13" monitor, and 2 cameras for $449.-. You can check the system via smartphone, or internet. I think this is the one you should consider if you do not mind paying $150.- extra.
rdx
May 28th, 2012, 02:02 PM
At Costco there is a WIRELESS surveillance camera system with a 500 gb hard drive, a 13" monitor, and 2 cameras for $449.-. You can check the system via smartphone, or internet. I think this is the one you should consider if you do not mind paying $150.- extra.
But that is not for outdoor (weatherproof) and no audio as well, right?