I need to get a CCTV soon, as the things we put outside our house (hdb flat) always get stolen. Within a short period of time we lost some shoes, doormat, plants and decoration for festive seasons. The door for the utilities metres was once damaged cos someone trying to force open it without a key. Last time in our old house (also a newer flat), all the neighbours leave their shoe racks and sometimes expensive shoes outside but no problem at all.

I've checked with some big companies and it's going to cost me above $1k to install one cctv outside my house, I heard there are some cheaper ones which we can get from shop and install ourselves, where are these shops? And, does it mean my computer has to be on for 24/7 if I want to do the recording?

Edited February 24, 200818 yr by L.er

Have you check out Sim Lim Sqaure yet? They have lots of different type of CCTV there.

go sim lim TOWER basement, corner shop got all kinds of cctv meant for DIY.

dont worry, this is not a cut throat shop.

Yup, sim lim square and sim lim tower would have what you want.

If you want to record the footage, of course your computer will have to be on. Otherwise, you can also get a tape recorder to do the work.

Would also recommend you to get those models (no names, sorry...u got to find out) that are motion-activated; ie if the image is the same (no movement), it will stop recording after like 2 to 3 mins and wait until the image changes. This, of course, saves the tape's duration or file size in your computer.

Thanks for the fast reply~ I didn't know Sim Lim Square sells this, but I think I'll try tower first

Thanks for the fast reply~ I didn't know Sim Lim Square sells this, but I think I'll try tower first

for similimsq, 2nd/3rd flr, go to the "back alley", those at the front are cut throats.