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Aside from the classic cctv cameras and IP cameras, there is another cheaper alternative which is perfect for a home or a small business security system : usb security camera. Although most usb cameras are quite fast and reliable, the quality of the images are not very good as these cameras are often used as a webcam. but if the quality of the images is not of importance, then you can easily set up a useful and cheap security system using this usb cameras.

advantages When You Use usb cameras

one of the most obvious advantage is that the usb camera is a common hardware tool that most people already have. Most people already possessed them because they often use the usb cameras with yahoo Messenger or NetMeeting types of applications to chat online with friends and family. Thus you can easily use that same usb camera with a specialized surveillance software and you are good to go! No need to get any additional hardware. Furthermore, you can also find a number of nice software packages for free, like Zoneminder. Such software usually have in built motion triggered video recording as well as nice security archive management.

So you don't already own a web cam? not to worry! You can easily buy one at an affordable price starting from $10. Of course, such low priced web cams do not have high image quality but this may not be an important factor since you really need it just to monitor your home or office just to ensure everything is fine. but do note that even those more expensive usb cameras which often are of better resolution do not perform well under low light conditions.

disadvantages When You Use usb cameras

one of the most undesirable factor is the required cabling to the usb cameras. Since they can only work with usb cables, they are limited by the cable lengths which are often only a few meters long. Thus the usb camera need to be kept as close to the PC as possible. Another minus point is that your usb camera cannot work without the appropriate software installed on a PC compared to the regular cctv or IP cameras which can work just by plugging them to a monitor or a VCR.

Basically, if you just need an entry point security system without the need of high quality images or video recordings, using usb camera coupled with a PC may just be the perfect cost effective solution for you!

Bonus Tip : If you found this article to be useful, you can visit Security Camera FAQ for more comprehensive information, articles and tips about security cameras. You should understand what are the different types of security cameras available in the market in order to make the best decision for your home or office security.

Fall is here and the Myrtle Beach golf industry is booming. Heat and humidity are falling as fast as the summer crowds are leaving. With its average temperatures hovering around seventy five degrees, the Grand Strand area is perfect for a golf vacation.

Even with rising golf rates and threats of hurricanes, golfers will flood the fairways and fill rooms left behind by families on summer vacation. With this impending rush of golfers to the Myrtle Beach area, you would think all is well in the local golf industry.

Think again.

The over saturation of golf courses in the Grand Strand is and has been a cause for worry with course owners. golf courses are not seeing the same high numbers of golfers or profits they have in the past. However, it seems the growing competition amongst Myrtle Beach golf courses is not the main problem behind golf industry woes. It is only a contributing factor.

What is the new competition facing the golf industry in Myrtle Beach?

It is the real estate boom. With sagging sales of tee times, some golf course owners are finding it hard to ignore the real estate developers knocking at their front doors. Developers salivate over many golf course properties but not only because of the Myrtle Beach and nationwide housing boom. They also find the zoning of many courses a perfect fit for development plans.

For example, Belle Terre golf course is one of the latest to announce its imminent closure. According to Alan Boldin of the Myrtle Beach Sun News, The property is zoned RC/HC, which is Highway Commercial and Resort Commercial, which allows resort-related commercial uses, several residential uses including multi-family condos and single-family homes, and low-scale businesses such as offices, restaurants, grocery stores, etc., that might comprise a town center.

Not only does this zoning allow for multiple uses, it also means that a potential real estate developer possibly does not have to apply to the county for zoning changes.

Think this isnt a trend?

At least two layouts at Bay Tree are closing. Raccoon Run just closed its doors along with Ocean Isle Beach golf Club and Calabash golf Links. Over all the number of Myrtle Beach golf courses has dropped from 117 public golf courses down to 110. There are rumors that up to a dozen more are considering selling to developers.

It is hard to say when this trend will end. But it seems that the Myrtle Beach golf industry has run into formidable opponent. Golfers shouldnt get too worried. We are sure Myrtle Beach will continue to be the Golf Mecca for many years to come.

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