Garmin announces Dashcams

[norseamd]

probably a good idea even in america. more corrupt cops and more shitty people every day means there is a good reason for this.

 

[jessieqwert]

I use one of these - HD video, GPS, speaks the status to you.

http://www.amazon.com/LUKAS-LK-7900-...dash+cam+lukas

 

[Zenmervolt]

I don't really care to constantly broadcast exactly where I'm at to some server someplace. GPS on my phone is turned off 99% of the time. I don't have a tin foil hat but I also don't trust everyone either. Granted my name isn't explicitly on the phone contract (I have my phone through work) but still.

They can get location within a hundred yards or so from just cell tower data. Turning off the GPS doesn't mean they can't get useful location information.

Also, if someone really were tracking you, they'd just override the setting and run the GPS without you knowing.

Your location isn't broadcast anywhere. The GPS device doesn't upload any data, it only triangulates your position based on timing information in the signals from the satellites

Yes and no. As has already been alluded to, some dashcam apps for phones allow the option of uploading route maps to Google maps or automatically saving speed and location information to a cloud server. The GPS receiver itself may not transmit anything, but many, many programs (even non-dashcam programs) do.

ZV

 

[FuzzyDunlop]

I use one of these - HD video, GPS, speaks the status to you.

http://www.amazon.com/LUKAS-LK-7900-...dash+cam+lukas

i tried to buy one of these on Amazon, but they wont ship it to any address I put in. Must be a border issue or something??

 

[Doppel]

I'm surprised it took this long for a western tech company to actually begin making these things. It's expensive but seems to be one of the more well rounded devices out there. A lot of the cheap Chinese ones don't have GPS or G-force sensing. Will have to see it in action though.

THIS THIS THIS.

I have been using iSymDVR on my Iphone for over a year and it's KICK ASS. It trounces the shit out of most of the dash cams out there in terms of video quality and it's drop dead reliable, plus it's only a few bucks. As kaido mentions, though, it dictates the phone to be used only as that.

I have wanted a dedicated dash cam for a while but 99.999% of them are absolute trash. Even the $200 ones I'm willing to buy seem to be so small time that there are still a lot of growing pains/software issues I've no interest in dealing with. I'd trust a garmin camera. I said a long time ago garmin should have gotten into this game as a way to make their GPS devices still worth buying. Glad they finally are making something.

Amazon has both of these set to release on march 31.

The chinese cams are all hit or miss (mainly miss) and in some cases seem to miss glaringly obvious functionality like auto on/off or whatever.

 

[kevinf2090]

Garmin has been making dashcams in the asian market for a while now (at least that's what i've been observing in Taiwan)

 

[Doppel]

Garmin has been making dashcams in the asian market for a while now (at least that's what i've been observing in Taiwan)

Yeah I see they have, I haven't looked for reviews, though.

I do hope that a $200 dash cam has crystal clear quality. I won't tolerate anything less than very nice 1080P at that price point.

 

[rh71]

My Galaxy S4 works just fine for a dash cam. I don't care about the GPS part (why would I want that?) and the video quality is pretty darn good. It doesn't focus on my windshield. I had to turn it down from 1080p recording though as it was filling my memory card too fast

I use a free app (dailyroads voyager) and have 4GB of my 16GB card set to it. Gives me about an hour's worth of video. I only really would need the clip of when something happened, and if something happens I have it save the file so it doesn't overwrite it (just tap the screen while recording and it saves the file). Yes, I have to remember to put the phone in the mount each time but whatever.

The app looks good for free. What mount/holder are you using on your dash that lets the camera lens through on landscape?

 

[unrlmth]

Too expensive. I would rather go with G1W-C(capacitor model). Only 53 bucks, 1080P, WDR, and a good aperture.

Thanks for the comment. Just picked one up.

 

[fleshconsumed]

There are a bunch of Android apps as well. I got this one, except mine is a paid version that I purchased on sale:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jeon.blackbox&hl=en

IMO with how cheap android phones are becoming they're becoming a viable option. Cheap carrier locked Moto G's can be had for $50. Just buy Boost Mobile Moto G or Cricket Moto E on sale and use those as dedicated dash cam recorder. You wouldn't have parking mode and whatnot, but it is a convenient option and it's cheap.

 

[RGUN]

Thanks for the comment. Just picked one up.

Good luck. I've got a g1w and a garmin. The g1w never ran reliably and has near completely failed. It takes several boots for it to successfully run.

If you can't count on it to record reliably every time, what's the point of having it.

I'm considering getting a second garmin....

 

[Kelvrick]

Good luck. I've got a g1w and a garmin. The g1w never ran reliably and has near completely failed. It takes several boots for it to successfully run.

If you can't count on it to record reliably every time, what's the point of having it.

I'm considering getting a second garmin....

Nothing against the Garmin, but I have 2 G1W's and 1 G1W-C. They all work reliably every time. They're cheap and mass produced and often counterfeited. Buy from a (more) reliable source and test it before you rely on it. If they don't work, get it replaced or get your money back.

 

[thescreensavers]

There are a bunch of Android apps as well. I got this one, except mine is a paid version that I purchased on sale:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jeon.blackbox&hl=en

IMO with how cheap android phones are becoming they're becoming a viable option. Cheap carrier locked Moto G's can be had for $50. Just buy Boost Mobile Moto G or Cricket Moto E on sale and use those as dedicated dash cam recorder. You wouldn't have parking mode and whatnot, but it is a convenient option and it's cheap.

Equally cheap is a dedicated Dash Cam you dont have to futz with turning on an off. I have the mobius cost me 120 bucks fully installed and hardwired, Its been serving me well since may, when I turn the car on it turns on and off when I turn the car off I dont even think about the camera anymore.

 

[Jumpem]

Interesting. I have thought one of these would be good to be able to give a copy of the video to police when other drivers do something stupid. For example, the person that passed me on a double yellow yesterday.

 

[Herr Kutz]

Equally cheap is a dedicated Dash Cam you dont have to futz with turning on an off. I have the mobius cost me 120 bucks fully installed and hardwired, Its been serving me well since may, when I turn the car on it turns on and off when I turn the car off I dont even think about the camera anymore.

Self-installed or did you go to a shop?

 

[RGUN]

Nothing against the Garmin, but I have 2 G1W's and 1 G1W-C. They all work reliably every time. They're cheap and mass produced and often counterfeited. Buy from a (more) reliable source and test it before you rely on it. If they don't work, get it replaced or get your money back.

Mine are from estore099 who was supposed to be the most reliable source. Of course they offer a "free" replacement. Just ship your failed unit back. Too bad it costs more to ship them a camera then the original cost of the camera.

The g1w I have does not like cold weather at all, and when I initially researched my failure it seemed quite common.

 

[RU482]

hard to understand why it took them this long

 

[fr]

I have two G1W-C from Gearbest for $43. Took 4-6 weeks to arrive each time, but they are working fine. Also got the mirror clip mount for $2, a 12v to 5v cable for $6, and a add-a-fuse for $7 to hard wire it.

 

[z1ggy]

Gahhh this reminds me I really really need to buy a dash cam.

Edit: Is it really better/worth it to hardwire them into the car? I'd ideally want a front and rear one. Sorry for the ignorance, but do they make equipment that is just one piece, but has front & rear cams?

 

[Jimzz]

Gahhh this reminds me I really really need to buy a dash cam.

Edit: Is it really better/worth it to hardwire them into the car? I'd ideally want a front and rear one. Sorry for the ignorance, but do they make equipment that is just one piece, but has front & rear cams?

There are ones that will take both front and rear at the same time. But you give up video quality for that and they generally cost more.

I, like many, have just the G1W as its has a wide view.

 

[smackababy]

You know, I want want of these, but I would imagine watching it would be incredibly boring. I don't drive fast or whatever interesting. =( But, tech! Must have. =(

 

[Rebel44]

You know, I want want of these, but I would imagine watching it would be incredibly boring. I don't drive fast or whatever interesting. =( But, tech! Must have. =(

Reason, why most people buy them, is that if you are involved in an accident and at fault driver try to blame you.

 

[Jimzz]

Reason, why most people buy them, is that if you are involved in an accident and at fault driver try to blame you.

Yea I only watch mine every month or so just to makes sure its working properly.

Other than that you just leave it till you need to save your azz from scammers/liars.

 

[Kaido]

Their new GPS systems include dashcams now:

https://www.engadget.com/2017/01/04/garmins-newest-drive-navigation-systems-focus-on-road-safety/

The model is the "Drive Assist": (appears there was a first-gen model late last year)

https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/524703

What's super cool is that you can add a second camera:

For a complete navigation solution, Garmin DriveAssist display pairs with the BC™ 30 wireless backup camera (sold separately; professional installation recommended). Once connected, you can easily see vehicles, pedestrians and other obstacles right on the Garmin DriveAssist display, as you move in reverse. When traveling with a baby or toddler, add Garmin babyCam™ to your drive. babyCam is an in-vehicle video baby monitor that conveniently provides an “on demand” view of your backseat passenger, right on your navigation display. Easily play back video footage right on the device, along with a map view of where you were, at the time of the incident. If you like, you can watch footage later on your computer using our Dash Cam Player.

That babyCam feature will be worth its weight in gold for children in rear-facing carseats, nice!

 

[RLGL]

Good thing this is an OLD thread