I've gone over the top but the more I read especially on an American site called CCTV Camera World the more I was steered to IP, NVR, Hikvision Colour, etc etc I'm getting it installed too.
I'll comment when it's in and working.
I just hate the idea of someone breaking into the house and trashing stuff whenever I'm away (or in). We had a robbery in the village last weekend (quad bike etc knicked) so that has just reinforced the desire. I've had a motoX bike stolen from the garage (carried over my Datsun), I had a cheap (battery powered) alarm system which let me down!
I live in a nice area but most of us have had a break-in at some time.
Plus my 2 kids who live away have had break-ins one whilst he was in bed - they stole his keys and car!
I just see it as a deterrent (I hope) so going a bit over the top to show a burglar that I'm security conscious. I hope it works.