HDMI output (1920x1080) HD for high definition multi-channel live viewing only. 1080p recording resolution is limited to a maximum of 1920x1080 per channel. Image quality and resolution is dependent on the type of camera connected to the DVR.
Neon can last decades. In practical terms the normal expected life span is between 8 to 15 years. Neon can be repaired and recharged as long as the tubing is not cracked/broken.
Neon tube constuction hasn t changed much since the days of Claude Neon. Its still a handcrafted medium, and a glassbender heats and forms each letter one bend at a time. However, state of the art components, and much improved equipment, make the neon tube of today, superior to its predecessor.