Dashcam (1 Viewer)

[IanF]

Looking to buy a dashcam and on checking see the following is considered a good one. Just wondered if anyone has one of this particular model and what the general opinion of it is?
Thanks Ian

• Transcend 16GB DrivePro 200 Car Video Recorder with Built-In Wi-Fi , 2.4" LCD

 

[BwB]

A picture or link to it would help. Many of the same models are sold under different names depending on the importer etc.

Built in wifi? Interesting.

 

[Jaws]

Here is one...

 

[IanF]

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[Cal54]

Don't know much about these things except to say that the one Jaws was supplying for £30 is great and more importantly I understand it!!!

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[Wildman]

ditto endorsement for the one Jaws was selling.

 

[IanF]

Thanks guys

 

[hilldweller]

Built in wifi? Interesting.

WiFi and no GPS, can't see the point.

Or maybe I can, WiFi lets tablets access the images, probably.

 

[IanF]

that's it exactly

 

[DBK]

By a strange coincidence the Telegraph published a review of 4 dashcams in their motoring supplement today. Pricewise they are way above the ebay cams.
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[PhilandMena]

I use the Roadhawk HD. Probably at the top end of the range price wise. However, it does the business.
http://shop.roadhawk.co.uk/roadhawk-hd

 

[IanF]

The one I'm thinking about came out top in Autoexpess reviews 2014

 

[DBK]

The one I'm thinking about came out top in Autoexpess reviews 2014

And it was...?

GPS and speed information, which some dashcams record, might be useful but only of course if you drive within the speed limits - otherwise the data could be somewhat damaging if you had an accident!

 

[IanF]

Transcent Drivepro 200

 

[PhilandMena]

The reason I purchased the Roadhawk was that I could use it as evidence in a non fault accident. It records my precise location on both GPS and on Google maps, the time (GMT + or - etc.) my speed, any knocks/bumps/ shocks to my vehicle, sound and of course a HD picture with exceptional quality , even at night.It also records a second film clip in a separate file if the shock sensor is triggered (adjustable)

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[DBK]

Transcent Drivepro 200

Ah yes, the one you mentioned in the first post! Doh!

 

[Techno]

I bought this for £120 well below normal price. Very happy with it.
DOD LS430W DVR Full HD Car dash cam video recorder 1080p GPS WDR 2.7" screen

Review

 

[pappajohn]

Andy, fluffy dice and dashboard teddybears spring to mind....both positions I your pics block your view of the road.
That has a poor mountimg system in my opinion....far too long stalk.

 

[Techno]

The picture is taken level with the camera phone not from my eye view

 

[PhilandMena]

You cannot see the Roadhawk from front or driving postion. It's obscured behind the rear view mirror. (Sorry! not trying to push this but just giving a heads up on it's features. You can also permanently wire it in if you want to but I chose not to so it stays on when the ignition is off (one Gig lighter permanently on!)

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[pappajohn]

You cannot see the Roadhawk from front or driving postion. It's obscured behind the rear view mirror. (Sorry! not trying to push this but just giving a heads up on it's features. You can also permanently wire it in if you want to but I chose not to so it stays on when the ignition is off (one Gig lighter permanently on!)

A proper mount.

I was going to include that in my last post.

It is also top of my wish list.

 

[Techno]

Mine is about half the height of the clipboard that I don't use.

 

[pappajohn]

Roadhawk mounted behind mirror.

Suckered mount lowers it about 1.5"

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[PhilandMena]

Mine is about half the height of the clipboard that I don't use.

I thought the clip board was in a fixed position. Looking at your's it seems it can be raised. Or is it just the angle the photo has been taken from

 

[Techno]

Mine is fixed as I have a passenger airbag. The picture is for illustration only

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