04-09-2016, 06:56 PM
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Re: Dash Board Camera
Originally Posted by JBR
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I'm please to say that my dashcam features both GPS mapping and a shock sensor, in addition to recording my speed.Just my personal preference, of course.
04-09-2016, 07:03 PM
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Re: Dash Board Camera
Originally Posted by Primus1
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Or you could have a front and rear cameras that has wifi so you can view the footage instantly ( mine does this)
04-09-2016, 08:14 PM
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Re: Dash Board Camera
Originally Posted by Realist
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Again, a gimmick, and perhaps nice, but Wifi means the unit needs Wifi components making the entire unit much bigger, and of course Wifi drains batteries quickly, less of a problem if it is only used in the car wired in.
06-10-2016, 10:07 PM
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Re: Dash Board Camera
I roadtested my dashcam this afternoon, in preparation for a long drive tomorrow (ok about an hour!). Now the windscreen attachment is on I can't get it off, so have to pull out the 'ball' after unscrewing the screwy bit holding it.Anyway, I read through the manual and then tried various positions on the windscreen, then decided on a spot on my side, low down. Took the car for a drive round the corner, reversed, and came home, then watched the footage on the computer. Audio isn't loud or clear, but that could be the PC's speakers, so will try on another one.
However, the video quality is excellent, and it records your speed. I wasn't going fast, as our road has a 20 mph limit, but ooooh, felt a bit queasy watching it.
Should I feel like splashing out more money in the future, I may get the wiring fitted inside the panels.
06-10-2016, 10:24 PM
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Re: Dash Board Camera
Originally Posted by Jazzi
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I roadtested my dashcam this afternoon, in preparation for a long drive tomorrow (ok about an hour!). Now the windscreen attachment is on I can't get it off, so have to pull out the 'ball' after unscrewing the screwy bit holding it.Anyway, I read through the manual and then tried various positions on the windscreen, then decided on a spot on my side, low down. Took the car for a drive round the corner, reversed, and came home, then watched the footage on the computer. Audio isn't loud or clear, but that could be the PC's speakers, so will try on another one.
However, the video quality is excellent, and it records your speed. I wasn't going fast, as our road has a 20 mph limit, but ooooh, felt a bit queasy watching it.
Should I feel like splashing out more money in the future, I may get the wiring fitted inside the panels.
Does yours have GPS?
07-10-2016, 08:37 AM
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Re: Dash Board Camera
Originally Posted by JBR
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Sounds good and, of course, they are very reassuring in case of events where you need to prove your innocence.Does yours have GPS?
And apparently, when you download the software onto the PC and show back the footage, provided you are on the internet, it then shows up on the map.
07-10-2016, 09:14 AM
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Re: Dash Board Camera
Originally Posted by Jazzi
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Yes it does. I saw it acquiring the signal and it shows the icon on the screen when locked. I have the Nextbase 402G. And apparently, when you download the software onto the PC and show back the footage, provided you are on the internet, it then shows up on the map.
07-10-2016, 01:36 PM
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Re: Dash Board Camera
Originally Posted by JBR
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Ah yes. According to Which? magazine, Nextbase are one of the best brands.
The Nextbase dashcams are comparatively large imo. Like having to carry around a normal digital camera everywhere with you. Not for me. I need something that is tiny, inconspicuous and which can preferably be installed behind a small hole in the mirror housing. If it can't be discretely installed permanently, then it needs to be pocket sized so I can carry it around when I leave the car.
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