Time Lapse VCR vs. Digital Video Recorder

Time Lapse VCRDigital Video Recorder
Image QualityLow resolution, degradationHigh resolution: 720x480, 640x480 or 320x240
Record modeContinuous only without multiplexer, Event and sequential when connected with multiplexerContinuous, Event, Sequential
Information searchTime consuming for viewing all tapingsInstant by any criteria such as location, time, date, event, transaction, etc.
Record while viewingNo!Absolutely!
Recording mediumVCR tapesHard disk
Networking capabilityNoYes, any number of DVR's may be networked
UpgradeableNoEasy with both software and/or hardware
MaintenanceHuman error, costlyNone required