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You could always use a pocket camcorder and a modified suction cup GPS windshield mount.
You can get knockoff Garmin mounts on Ebay for $4-$6 shipped.
Pocket cams are cheap cheap cheap.
You can get Kodak ZI6's or Vado HD's for about $50-$70 now.
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Jan 24th, 2011 04:20 AM #31Deal Addict
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Jan 24th, 2011 04:25 AM #32but you'd have to turn it on manually every time?
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True enough, but it was just a suggestion. Originally Posted by AcidBomber
I personally want to get this, GPS DVR Dashcam, I just don't want to pay that much,
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Jan 24th, 2011 05:04 AM #34
this is tempting, more toys to buy now.
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Jan 24th, 2011 09:56 AM #35I can imagine it wouldn't be fun to get T-boned and having that become a lethal projectile in the passenger compartment. o_o Originally Posted by MeiserT
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Jan 24th, 2011 06:33 PM #36
Get the GoPro Camera...used for motorsports, surfing, skiing, snow boarding, etc.
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Jan 26th, 2011 11:59 AM #37
Can't speak to the GoPro cam, which I also believe is quite good. But it is important to get a camera with a wide angle lens. Otherwise it is pretty pointless, because if you are getting it to have evidence in an accident, you will need as best a view as possible. Nothing would be more frustrating than having a dash cam, and then it not properly catching the video you'd need in the first place.
In regards to all the news coverage stating that I had it because of a previous accident, and people making the assumption that I was screwed-- I wasn't screwed. I simply had a car turn left in front of my vehicle at an intersection on a green light. I couldn't avoid him and got hit. Naturally he tried to make it a no-fault situation by claiming excuses...it took up my time by having to go to a court not close to my house or work (as a witness). If I had a camera, I could have saved a lot of my time and proved him guilty on the spot. If you're going to buy one, spend the extra $40 or $60 to get one with a wide angle lens (mine was from eBay). Reply With Quote
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Jan 26th, 2011 02:33 PM #38
If you're in an accident will the police seize your camera as evidence?
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Jan 26th, 2011 03:37 PM #39Deal Fanatic
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Will they? who knows ... can they? Yes Originally Posted by sjparker
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hmmm does the camera just record to a memory card?
does this mean you just keep re-writing new videos as it records unless you save it onto your comp?
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Jan 26th, 2011 07:44 PM #41it overwrites the oldest video files when the memory card is full. Originally Posted by vonster
so unless you want to save all of your driving scenaries, theres really no need to download videos from the memory card.
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Jan 26th, 2011 08:38 PM #42you don't have the battery inserted properly, I bought the same one last weekend and I had the same problem. As you can see, the battery doesn't fit very well so just play with it and it will go in. The battery doesn't last long either so any set-up plan on having it always charging Originally Posted by Marx0r
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Jan 27th, 2011 08:28 AM #43Ha. Got the same one from this exact person and was not working. Sent it back and never heard from him/her ever since after 3 emails. So good luck. The quality is really bad. Got another one from DX eventually with additional flipout screen to check the recorded video. I'd cancel the order if I were you. Originally Posted by AcidBomber
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Jan 27th, 2011 06:57 PM #44too late now. already shipped. hopefully mine works, else i'll be sure to get my money back. Originally Posted by Avatar
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Jan 28th, 2011 01:29 AM #45I thought I read somewhere that the police can't seize these if you're on public property while doing the filming. Originally Posted by sjparker
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