melensdad
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The more I read and research the more convinced I become that the dual channel systems have not risen to the level of the major leagues yet.
The Blackvue 550/650 lacks rear camera resolution, is bit rate challenged, and is ideally suited for right hand drive vehicles so the wires can run directly up the rear view mirror stalk (or wiring cover).
ALL the models with screens are too bulky for the western markets where stealth is highly valued. The Panorama 2x even has a bright polished perimeter surrounding the entire camera body and a disco light ring -- which is sad because other than its form factor it has the right tech specs. Granted the firmware for western markets turns off the disco light, but it's still too big and shiny.
Cowan's AW2 looks pretty good, is discreet, but is not officially available, nor supported in the US market.
I'd like to find dual cam systems that will hide away discretely in my daughters Jetta, my A6, and my wife's Touareg but all the systems seem to suffer from one of three faults: too cheaply built, or are not discrete, or are lacking in performance.
Is there no true high quality brand that looks like an OEM install?
What am I missing?
The Blackvue 550/650 lacks rear camera resolution, is bit rate challenged, and is ideally suited for right hand drive vehicles so the wires can run directly up the rear view mirror stalk (or wiring cover).
ALL the models with screens are too bulky for the western markets where stealth is highly valued. The Panorama 2x even has a bright polished perimeter surrounding the entire camera body and a disco light ring -- which is sad because other than its form factor it has the right tech specs. Granted the firmware for western markets turns off the disco light, but it's still too big and shiny.
Cowan's AW2 looks pretty good, is discreet, but is not officially available, nor supported in the US market.
I'd like to find dual cam systems that will hide away discretely in my daughters Jetta, my A6, and my wife's Touareg but all the systems seem to suffer from one of three faults: too cheaply built, or are not discrete, or are lacking in performance.
Is there no true high quality brand that looks like an OEM install?
What am I missing?