expirediconian | Staff posted Mar 25, 2025 07:02 AM
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expirediconian | Staff posted Mar 25, 2025 07:02 AM
Viofo On-Dash Car Cameras: A229 Pro 3-Channel $280, A229 Plus 2-Channel
& More + Free S/H$160
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Size between the A229 and A119 mini should not be an overlooked detail. It may seem obvious because one is "mini" but it was a big difference. The 229 was a nice size - I never felt like it was too big or anything and I really liked it. When I went to install the 119 mini right after I actually had trouble with the set up and I struggled to read the screen. Yes, my aging eyes are a problem but I had no trouble with the 229 at all. I actually had to use my phone camera and enlarge the viewfinder to view the mini and navigate the menu. That being said, the mini is still solid and the smaller size may actually be exactly what people want.
Something else no one has endorsed yet is what you mentioned about buying a 2 channel unit (front and rear cam combined) vs buying 2 cameras. I am actually going with 2 cameras for my next set up. The two channel system has the benefit of a smaller camera in the rear (no screen), one memory card, joint video feed, and a single interface to set up options & date/time, etc.
But having two cameras is just an easier set up for me. Sure, I have to get an extra memory card and set the options up/make adjustments on a second screen but I set up the front unit very easily (tucked under the edge of the headliner, run along under the A-pillar cover and under the dash to the fuse box or the power port in the center console) and for the rear I kind of do the same and plug it into the power port in the back (SUV). I also feel a little better about having two recordings in the off chance one failed to capture. I was actually in an accident where I was T-boned and my car ended up it's side and I had this 2 camera set up already (put my older dash cam in the rear when I upgraded to a better one in the front). Both cams caught the accident, thankfully. Also, the guy who hit me claimed he had a green light but my recording (along with an eye witness) cleared that up. Get a dash cam, people.
So that's just my two cents. Currently driving a three row SUV and would absolutely opt for a two camera set up rather than trying to feed a cable attached to the front unit down the headliner and over 3 pillars to the back.
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Also, I would not buy this unit and go for something with 5G capability that records to the cloud. SD cards are nuisance to deal with and this unit has terrible phone app and interface. Almost not useable on Bluetooth and phone viewing. You need to take out SD and watch the clips at home. This particular one I have and after few months it worked OK but then just stopped properly recording. It would be on/off thing for no reason. Recording quality is OK though. But I would advise buying something with cloud integration for ease of use and 5g.
I have mine still installed but almost at a point where I want to throw it into garbage and replace it with 5G (different brand too).
If I were you'd, I'd just search a video on how to set up a cam on your specific vehicle. It won't matter if a different cam is used. They all plug in generally the same.
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I got a Blackvue DR650S-2CH [amazon.com] several years ago and wondering if I should upgrade for a better picture quality. Back then, Blackvue was like cream of the crop.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLjGazI
Also, I would not buy this unit and go for something with 5G capability that records to the cloud. SD cards are nuisance to deal with and this unit has terrible phone app and interface. Almost not useable on Bluetooth and phone viewing. You need to take out SD and watch the clips at home. This particular one I have and after few months it worked OK but then just stopped properly recording. It would be on/off thing for no reason. Recording quality is OK though. But I would advise buying something with cloud integration for ease of use and 5g.
I have mine still installed but almost at a point where I want to throw it into garbage and replace it with 5G (different brand too).
As for 5G, what plans would one need? A 2k stream uses a ton of data. What about losing connectivity in e.g. rural, tunnels, garages, ... ?
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