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omg! that thing is YUGE!
You show that to your wife? :winktongue:

I agree with you though. It's also very heavy like 15-20 lbs if including the bracket. I might have to hire someone to install for me.

Edit: I check the actual weight of the camera today, it's actually 11 lbs.
 
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So Andy's website successfully processed an order.
This is a good thing :)
Ok so I added the cam (IPC-Color4K-T180B) in a Bench test type scenario. ( above the workbench on a shelf{close enough} )
I let it intialize with a POE NVR to 10.10.0.72 ( simplest way to see it without changing my LAN settings)
Trying get to the initialization wizard GUI:
Chrome, nor IE tab on Chrome, could open 192.168.0.208:10080 (Sub address provided by NVR)
I opened Pale Moon 32 Bit Browser and it worked straightaway. I didn't try any others, as once that worked why bother...
So then I entered the GUI and assigned it a new IP: 192.168.0.180-Static.
Then I was able to add it to BI, and subsequently see it( the Cam GUI) in my Chrome browser.
Now I'll have to think about how to mount it.....
Thanks Andy...impressive low light with LED's off on intial impression.
It's picking up the outdoor lights reflection and using that light see the scene in the garage
which made me think it should "see" just fine on the side of the house.
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oooh nice....More bench testing...with zip tie, gas meter, and a chunk of board....
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V.s the interim cam.....
which is really for an indoor front entrance IP cam to get rid of Last really functional DVR cam , and unplug 1 more device from the electricity
RevoData 1704-P-HS-5mp (HIK OEM- has HIK GUI)
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@EMPIRETECANDY Andy the site looks real good.
As a request, suggestion what about adding a "what changed" text file next to the firmware so users can see if the newer firmware provides improvements for their use case?

It is tough to know if you should upgrade (or not) when all you see is a firmware with a date newer than your own but no read me file indicating what is fixed, added or removed compared to the previous version.

Thank you
 

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Placed an order for one of Andy's refurbished cameras at 19:00 (PST), and every aspect of the purchase was smooth. Quickly received an email stating the item was being prepared for shipment. Less than 12hrs later, and the item is already at the shipping hub being processed.
Now I am waiting for Andy's sale, so I can get in on these sweepstakes, since I've only been an observer.
 
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Inspired by @Ri22o :

Would it be possible to allow folks to sign up for an email notification when new items are added to the refurb page?
 
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