All round view: the Mobotix Q24 Hemispheric network camera
07 Jun 10
Outstanding performance and very useable images from this 360 degree camera – but it’s let down by the viewer software…
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CCTV
Raising the DVR bar: the SHR 8162 digital video recorder from Samsung
02 Feb 10
Superior playback means this DVR was a hit with our reviewers...
Shaping the future: the Axis Q6032-E PTZ network dome
03 Jan 10
The Axis Q6032 is the new best of breed, according to our testers…
Solar, so good: the Vidilanz Xtern-Cam outdoor wireless camera
02 Dec 09
The Xtern-Cam has a lot going for itself – but it does leave a question unanswered...
Access Control
Simplicity itself: the AR-716E-Ray two door control unit from Raytel
02 Sep 09
Raytel's AR-716E-Ray will get you off to a good start – and its VR reader is a toughie...
Less is more: The Impro Supagate 4 channel controller
19 Mar 08
The Impro Supagate 4 channel controller is simplicity itself - but does it stack up?
Enter a new dimension: Honeywell's Galaxy Dimension security system
03 Aug 09
The Galaxy Dimension brings powerful level of control when harnessed with time scheduling...
Prepare for entry: the 6600 Videokit video door entry system from Elvox
18 Jun 07
The Elvox 6600 Videokit video door entry system is a bit of a mixed bag...
Intruder Alarms
Enter a new dimension: Honeywell's Galaxy Dimension security system
03 Aug 09
The Galaxy Dimension brings powerful level of control when harnessed with time scheduling...
Deserving to succeed: the Scantronic i-on 16 control panel
30 Mar 09
Scantronic's i-on 16 radio control panel is outrageously good value...
Trouble gets sorted: the ACT720 datalogging multimeter
30 Nov 08
The ACT720 logger will find faults and save time for the solo installer...
Fit for all occasions: Risco's Prosys 128 control panel
07 May 08
Risco's Prosys 128 control panel is a competitively priced, extensive range of intruder alarm kit but there are niggles.
IP Networking
Shaping the future: the Axis Q6032-E PTZ network dome
03 Jan 10
The Axis Q6032 is the new best of breed, according to our testers…
IP image comes of age: Panasonic WV-NF302 network dome
28 Sep 08
Panasonic's WV-NF302 network dome needs plenty of light …
Picture in record time: the Genie NVD Vandal Resistant Network Dome Camera
03 Nov 09
Set-up time is remarkably fast, but it is lacking in features...
Image conscious: Cieffe's Nettuno MegaPX IP camera
17 Jul 07
The Nettuno MegaPX IP camera from Cieffe could be a tough act to follow...
Other
Indoor security: The DBB Morticer 10 Minute Shunt Lock by Souber Tools
01 Apr 07
The DBB Morticer 10 Minute Shunt Lock by Souber Tools impresses our testers...
Going loopy: The Prove a Loop from ACT Meters
24 Aug 06
The Prove a Loop from ACT Meters is a useful diagnostic tool for any alarm company…
Riding the microwave: MW50 active microwave beam from Takex
23 Feb 06
Takex's MW50 active microwave beam does exactly what it says on the tin...
Hey, good locking: The Codelocks 5000 mechanical coded access lock
17 Jan 05
The Codelocks 5000 is a chunky and effective access control device...
