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Lots of promise but severely lacking in the basics
I was hoping for a home run based on the other reviews... however after trying it out I am sending it back.
The worst limitation was that the camera focused on the dirt on the windshield and everything else is out of focus. This was even true after cleaning the windshield properly as the minor scratches on the windshield stole the focus. License plates were far from readable and speed limit sign are barely readable.
Minor limitations:
- Video can be played back from the camera, but without audio and also cannot be paused. Audio was not usable when the vehicle was moving fast due to road noise, but very usable when moving slowly in town.
- The LCD screen always stays on while recording video even when shut. This drained the internal battery quickly.
The good:
- VLC player played the video back (including audio) on a Mac without issues.
- good suction cup for attaching to windshield
- love the LCD display for positioning the camera
Other details:
There is no Infra Red recording... but it has two very bright LEDs you can turn on to record closeups at night.
A 16G memory chip allows these recording times:
- 1080p provides 240 mins of recording
- 720p provides 298 min of recording
- 640p provides 530 mins of recording
January 2012 · Electronics · verified purchase