By - Feb-12-2009 10:48 AM

For years security camera systems have helped to provide peace of mind and protection for assets found within many homes and places of business. Camera systems such as the CAMERAVU3 have given users the technological ability to record footage continuously for up to 580 hours!  Moreover, homeowners and business owners can also choose to review their recorded footage from multiple locations even online. Imagine being able to ensure the safety of your property from anywhere in the world. What freedom and feeling of ease that would spell out for residents and entrepreneurs. Whether in the office or on vacation the capabilities to examine live footage would be only one click away.

Having a security camera system installed would sound like a dream come true for many who would like to up their security level. With so many features to offer many could argue that such a system is the perfect security solution to thief. In a lot ways that sort of thinking is true; however those same thoughts could begin the burning of a huge hole in your pocket. For some, parting with some hard earned cash in the name of safety wouldn't be a huge deal. Nonetheless, a top notch security camera system could cost you 1200 dollars and more. With the economy in such a slump and still declining for many individuals spending that kind of money just would not seem plausible. Therefore, is there another reasonable alternative?

Does the word FAKE scare you? WINN the makers of the CAMERAVU3 believe that it shouldn't. Why is that? WINN has created a more wallet friendly security solution that will keep thieves guessing and most likely at bay. They have designed fake security cameras that are exact matches to the real cameras that they also produce. These identical fake cameras even include the flashing red LED light which can be seen from several feet away and indicates that the camera is on and rolling. These dummy cameras can be installed indoors or outdoors in a matter of seconds and will easily fool criminals into thinking your home or business is protected by a real video security system. A dummy camera system is a great substitute in fighting theft and the price of one will definitely put a smile on your face. WINN dummy security systems range in price starting at fifteen dollars to a still realistic seventy dollars.

To make the deal even sweeter some of the mock designs by WINN even move like the real ones! When motion is detected, like a real security camera the simulated camera will pan left and right to deter any unwanted visitor. Don't worry about the fake cameras running up your electricity bill either. Additionally, WINN produces imitation cameras that rely on AA and C batteries to keep working and functioning properly. How can a simulated camera system benefit those who already possess and use an authentic security camera system? To give a business or home a more secure look some may choose to add a few more extra imitation cameras to their existing system to make it seem like more than one camera is filming. Several cameras fake or not will give intruders the feeling that your property has heightened security.

One WINN imitation camera that is definitely worth noting is the SVAT outdoor dummy camera. This model can either be used as a fake security camera or can be used to house a real camera. You can simply unscrew the back of the housing on the SVAT outdoor dummy camera and place a mini "spy camera" inside for a custom security system. These miniature secret agents keep watch at all times discretely and covertly monitoring any areas of choice at your home or business. How much do these "spy cameras" usually run? They range in price going from as little as thirty-five dollars to as much as four hundred and ninety dollars. Installing a mini stealth camera is a perfect low-cost, do-it-yourself option for attaining home or business surveillance. Remember a real security system could cost you around twelve hundred dollars, so then a "spy camera" option could save you hundreds.

Burglars are always looking for alternative ways to get the best of the innocent. Shouldn't we the blameless do the same towards these criminals? Yes, there are pricey options for us to choose from to secure what matters to us most; but on the contrary, for the rest of us there are alternatives out there to help us outsmart a thief.