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25-02-2016, 07:51 PM
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My one concern with these cameras, esp the Netbase one recommended above, is that they will likely replace the Sat Navs as the No 1 reason for crims breaking into cars. You clearly can't leave one of these sitting their on your dash when you leave your car so it seems somewhat inconvenient to have to keep carrying it everywhere you go.

I would have thought that an integrated built-in system would be much better and by that I mean that the actual camera lens part would be entirely separate from the rest of the guts which are the processor. You should be able to install a small camera in the back of the mirror or someplace similar which is inconspicuous and which is difficult to nick on its own. These self contained all-in-one units are surely sitting ducks for theft.
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25-02-2016, 08:14 PM
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My sat nav sits on a heavy base, which when not in use goes under the passenger seat with the cable. I then take the device with me.

No tell tale sucker signs on the windscreen any more.

If and when I buy a dash cam I would remove it. I'd never leave anything valuable in the car or on show.
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25-02-2016, 08:51 PM
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Exactly why I remove mine when I leave the car. If it's a relatively safe place, I leave it in the glovebox; elsewhere and it goes in my pocket.
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03-03-2016, 12:49 PM
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Realist, you have read my mind I fully agree with you, I would like a camera front and rear but the security aspect puts me off.
I wonder about the insurance company attitude would be about a claim you made after a break in to steal the camera as opposed to them welcoming footage of an accident.
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26-08-2016, 08:39 PM
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I was in Maplins today and my favoured dashcam was reduced in price to under £120. Unfortunately for me I chose a gormless shop assistance! I also asked to see a mini camera (as seen on the cctv programme last night) and he had a sheet of paper with items on it and 'deals'. I noticed it said, for my dash cam, 'free case'. He idiotically had to go and ask someone, then check something else on the computer. His colleague told him he had to go and get a new box for me, not the item he'd pulled out from the drawer. She's face palming in frustration, and I was staggered when she said he was not new, but had been there over a year!

Anyway, I got a good deal on it, as the case itself was worth £15.
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27-08-2016, 09:47 AM
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I use a Transcend DrivePro 100 - cheap enough it was slightly less than $100 (£50) but can take 1080P HD video. So far has been pretty reliable.



I never worry about people stealing it I always put up a sun shield anyway so it is hard to see.

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27-08-2016, 11:51 AM
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I have mi witness cameras front and rear, it records in hi def, is WiFi and can view footage on my mobile, its hardwired into the car but is removable , not cheap at 300 quid, but would work out a lot cheaper if I ever need to prove anything to my insurer
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30-08-2016, 07:09 PM
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My on-going research into dashcams lead me to the Mobius Action Camera.

It is tiny and records great 1080p footage. No screen, just a lens recording to data card. So incredibly discrete and you could remove it each time you leave the car and pop it in your pocket. See here:



Starts recording automatically when you turn the car on, loop recording, highly configurable.

It is primarily used by hobbyists flying remote control planes and drones as it is so light and small. More and more people are realising their use as a discrete dashcam.

Bad news is they are hard to come by. Possibly being phased out even, not sure. I'm still investigating.
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30-08-2016, 07:41 PM
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Some excellent Mobius samples here:

https://www.mobius-actioncam.com/video-gallery/
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30-08-2016, 07:48 PM
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Which? magazine list all four of its 'best buys' as Nextbase models:

1. Nextbase iN-CAR CAM 312GW Deluxe Typical price: £100.00

2. Nextbase iN-CAR CAM 212 Lite Typical price: £70.00

3. Nextbase iN-CAR CAM 512G Ultra Typical price: £161.00

4. Nextbase iN-car Cam 402G Professional Today's best price: £119.95
 
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