There have been several comments I've read on 'the interwebs' that mentioned the CF-100 not standing up to the heat, specifically the plastic case. I had it installed for about a year. My example just adds to those stories, but as always, YMMV. The other heat issues are for the battery/capacitor in warmer climates like where I live. The CF-100 was still recording, still had the blue LED's and GPS working, I didn't need/care about a video screen on the unit itself. I liked that I could review the front/rear video and mapping, but the plastic case was just not holding up, that's why I switched to a 'newer' dashcam. I usually go for 1 or 2 generations on tech, much cheaper, and the A118-c with the new 96655 chip is supposed to have better specs and heat tolerance as well. But both of these cameras are several years old.
I still think a sub- $100 dash cam is only really there for evidence in case you go to court for an accident. I only have it because my deductible is high and I want proof if that ever happens. I learned at a young age that the courts are anything but 'just,' but if you have proof like video, then you can reasonably protect yourself from the unethical assholes in life. If you want license plates, your going to need to look in the $300 and up range and the brand new tech. But if your looking for cheaper options, then you look at stuff like I do.
