09-18-2021, 10:37 PM | #1 |
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Which dash cam???
I know this has been discussed, but there are new features on the ever-changing dash cam world. I'm looking at 2 cameras. They both have similar features, 4k front, 1080p UHD rear, separate back-up battery system....but that's where it ends. My camera choices are as follows, with the major difference:
Thinkware U1000 - motion radar detection - starts the camera as soon as motion is detected and stays on for up to 10 minutes, taking a shot every second (IMSMC) - according to Vortex Radar, this system is the better system for picture quality and clear details in video Blackvue 900X - LTE connection with text alerts that alert you when a bump has been detected. This also allows for LIVE view of what the cameras see, and 2 way voice communication. You don't need a data plan, but it's strongly encouraged. So why am I looking at dash cams? My car has been bumped at least twice in the 7 months I've owned it....maybe up to 4 times as I have found scratches on the bumpers that I wheel out. I would like to have something that starts recording BEFORE someone hits my car so that I can an least have a chance at getting a license plate, but I also like the ability to see a live stream from my car of what's happening. Let me know who's running which camera and your thoughts please!! PS - also looking for a gps tracking device as a cop friend tells me that when a professional car theif steals a car, they disable Onstar within 30 seconds of starting the vehicle. So any recommendations there would be appreciated too. I was going to use a Samsung Smartthings LTE tag, but they have irratated me for 10 hours of trying to activate one, so that's a "no go". |
09-20-2021, 12:00 AM | #2 | |||
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Note that a pro car thief would probably know about car DVRs -- and would know to yank cables. I have a Blackvue 750X & StreetGuardian 9663DR (Camaro), a Thinkware FA200 (Cougar), and a Viofo A139 (Equinox).
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09-20-2021, 09:36 AM | #3 |
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The one feature I'm sorely missing from these and all other dash cams is GPS based power-off—essentially, I want it to turn off with the car when I'm parked in my garage or a few other "known safe" locations, but keep recording in parking mode otherwise. I contacted Blackvue about this shortly after I'd bought my dash cam, and they flat out said they weren't going to do it. Weird.
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But, yes, gps-based is better (use it anywhere).
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09-27-2021, 08:30 AM | #5 | |
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I went with the Thinkware u1000 2 channel with the RADAR and an iVolt battery pack in my glove box. Awesome setup, IMO.
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