Digital Home Thoughts: Logitech Alert Video Surveillance System

"Logitech Alert is relatively expensive compared to the typical IP camera: The indoor master system goes for $300 and the outdoor master system costs $350, while each add-on indoor and outdoor camera will set you back $230 and $280, respectively. But when you consider the cost of weatherized enclosures so you can mount your IP cameras outdoors, the hassle of running Ethernet cables, and the need for a dynamic DNS service so you can view your IP cameras remotely, Logitech Alert doesn’t look so pricey. The Alert’s superior video resolution, remote viewing capabilities, alert features, and local storage further sweeten the deal. This is one fabulous video-surveillance system."

I've got to agree, these cameras have some pretty neat features that I didn't know I wanted until I'd read about these. In addition to networking over your power lines, they have enough internal storage to not require a computer to be on 24/7, but still do an automated backup whenever you do power up your computer. I also like that the phone apps are free, even if it is only for live viewing, there is an annual fee (which is a bit steep) to be able to control and watch recorded video remotely.