Purchasing a Rearview Mirror DVR

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Hi Everyone, my first post here, but this site has been very useful so far. I am looking into purchasing a lower end Rearview Mirror DVR for my car. The one that is posted in the Detailed FAQ seems to be the most popular one and I seem to be ok (though they aren't great) with the videos from that camera on Youtube. http://dashcamtalk.com/rearview-mirror-dvr/

As I got looking to more of these cameras however, there seem to be other 720p/1080p models from China that have similar or slightly higher specifications, but don't have much reviews. I was wondering if anyone on here has any reviews / video or suggestions on some of these other cameras or should I stick with the most popular one. The lowest price I can pick the popular one up is around $45 to $50US.

Here were some of the other ones. As you can see, there are many similar models but the all look different and have button placements in different locations. Most are 2MP to 5MP CMOS Sensors with a Novatek Chipset. Should I stick to one that has been popular and more common or are any of these a better camera to try out.

Thanks :)

Similar to Rearview, but 120 Degree Wide Angle instead, No DC Power Port, Less Curved Mirror, 2.7". 3MP CMOS, 720p @ 30fps
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/HD-Car-V ... 49306.html
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shi ... 60082.html

D2 / Jado 601, Cuved Mirror, 2.7" LCD, 5MP CMOS, Buttons on Button, 720p @ 30fps
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/281044576209

K5-A / K5-B, Curved Mirror, 2.7" LCD. 1.2MP CMOS, Buttons on Bezel, 1080p @ 30fps
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/hd-rearv ... 44355.html
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Hot-sell ... 88864.html

D4, Curved Mirror, 2.7" LCD, 2MP CMOS, Buttons on Bezel, 1080p @ 30fps
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/111086853080

V110, Square Mirror, 4.3" LCD, 1MP CMOS, Buttons on Bezel, 1080p, Spinable Lens
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/251264739963

Curved Mirror, 3.5" LCD, Protruding Lens, 2 or 3MP CMOS, 1080p
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/370821867399
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2013-New ... 17193.html

R01 - 3.5" LCD, Flat Mirror, Buttons on Bottom, 5MP CMOS, 720p @ 30fps
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/300915125531
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/DV400-B- ... 27180.html

Square Mirror, 2.7" LCD, Buttons on Bezel, 3MP CMOS, 1080p
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/330931122502

Also, this seller has no feedback, is this a scam?
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/D600-dou ... 32790.html
 
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Given the low price of those cams, it is really a gamble on whether you get a good one or a dud. I would be very careful dealing with an Aliexpress vendor with no feedback.
 
DashCamMan said:
Given the low price of those cams, it is really a gamble on whether you get a good one or a dud. I would be very careful dealing with an Aliexpress vendor with no feedback.

Do a detailed review of Aliexpress first.. aliexpress is just a platform for 1000 of resellers to place their ads.. they can promise you this and that but in actual fact, its difficult to control all their reseller as they can simply de-registered and re-registered under another name quickly. Try to call their helpline.. nobody answer the call.. send them email and takes them over a month to response with a standard answer.
 
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