While most people tend to associate the image of complex surveillance systems with those large, monitor-filled rooms we see in the movies, the truth of the matter is that technology has advanced to such a point that a security system of this type occupies a very small amount of space. And that's exactly the case with the Touch Screen DVR developed by Porta Systems, a device that provides easy access and control over the security recordings.

As expected, the main selling point this device has to offer is its large, 17-inch touchscreen control display, which supports a maximum resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels. The recorded videos are compressed using the MPEG4/H.264 technology and stored in either AVI format (for videos) and BMP or JPEG (for stills) in the DVR's 500GB/1TB HDD unit.

The device is also able to offer access to a wide array of surveillance-specific features, such as dual event logging (both DVR and remote access), Internal Alert System, Camera Motion Detection and Object Movement Detection, Mosaic/Privacy Zones and much more. The system provides easy access control integration, allowing the DVR to function in conjunction with one's access control system.

Since this system has been designed specifically for surveillance purposes, it's no wonder that it comes packed with an assortment of connectivity options, such as a 16 BNC camera and four phono audio channel interfaces, RJ45 for Network/LAN, 16 Alarm (with optional SDIO unit) N/O or N/C options, PS/2 mouse port, PS/2 keyboard port, six USB 2.0 Ports, a 3.5mm Jack to connect to microphone and a Multi Media Card Reader.

Additionally, the outputs are equally interesting and numerous, since we're dealing with the following interfaces: 8 alarm (with optional SDIO unit), 2x phono for video output; in full screen or switching modes, CD writer/DVD player combo drive, USB 2.0 ports ideal for pen drive data evidence storage, Multi Media Card Reader, 3.5mm Headphone socket.

No pricing details related to the Touch Screen DVR from Porta Systems have been provided thus far, but if you're interested in this thing, you can always contact the company directly. 

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