Looking for IP-based video intercom system

[abl]

I bought an Aiphone ISIPDVF device. I really liked the design, but still have to install the device...

[Meinaart]

I bought an Aiphone ISIPDVF device. I really liked the design, but still have to install the device...

Looks very nice indeed. Unfortunately I just bought the Siemens HC540. How much is the Aiphone IS-IPDVF and where can you buy it?

There is not a lot of information available on the Aiphone IS-IPDVF, even the official spec sheet does not say anything about the camera's resolution or what kind of streams are available (still JPG? MJPG? H264? all of the above? which protocol?).

[abl]

I bought the device in the US (much cheaper than with European resellers) and it really has a high quality look and feel. The device itself was not that over-expensive (I think Euro 600), but the 'problem' that I came across is that you also need specific software to address the device and that costs a rather ridicolous Euro 600. I've been in contact with Aiphone but no lite solution yet...

[Post-IT]

With that system you would have to replace your cable with UTP Cat6 though... and get a PoE switch or injector if you don't have such.

[Meinaart]

I think €600 is too close to the Mobotix T24 price (which is around €850 - €900 depending on configuration). I think I would prefer the Mobotix over the Aiphone because of Mobotix' better documentation, software, webcam quality and reputation .