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Hi,
I've narrowed my choices down with the mini 0801 as 1st choice. Question, if I include a 32 GB memory card in the order, is there any benefit also ordering the camera with the optional 8 GB internal memory? Am I duplicating memory I don't need? I'd order with the GPS option.
If anyone is interested, here's the basis for my choice, any comments and suggestions appreciated (I haven't ordered the camera yet)
1st choice, Mini 0801
- small size, should be stealthy
- good reviews, great daytime video and good night time video
- mini-usb power cable (instead of round power plug)
- gps option with gps built into the mounting base, km/h is fine, I'm in Canada
- easy on and off the mounting base
- I would use the Scotch Brand heavy duty fastner version of velcro instead of double sided tape.
My 2nd choice. LS300W or similar
- relatively small size, but not as stealthy as Mini 0801
- good reviews, great daytime and night video with wide dynamic range processing
- relatively easy on/off from base
- gps option
- suction cup mounting more visible than base on Mini 0801.
For either camera I'll order a 3 m/ 10 ft usb mini cable and use a dual USB car charger (like these http://www.ebay.ca/itm/321165040284?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 so I have 2.1 amp power for my cell phone too from the same 12v power outlet and 1 amp for the camera.
The 12 v power outlet is switched with the ignition so I won't have power for parking mode. I might get a battery pack for parking mode if I'm going to park for days say at airport. I'm not interested in installin a battery discharge limiter.
I've narrowed my choices down with the mini 0801 as 1st choice. Question, if I include a 32 GB memory card in the order, is there any benefit also ordering the camera with the optional 8 GB internal memory? Am I duplicating memory I don't need? I'd order with the GPS option.
If anyone is interested, here's the basis for my choice, any comments and suggestions appreciated (I haven't ordered the camera yet)
1st choice, Mini 0801
- small size, should be stealthy
- good reviews, great daytime video and good night time video
- mini-usb power cable (instead of round power plug)
- gps option with gps built into the mounting base, km/h is fine, I'm in Canada
- easy on and off the mounting base
- I would use the Scotch Brand heavy duty fastner version of velcro instead of double sided tape.
My 2nd choice. LS300W or similar
- relatively small size, but not as stealthy as Mini 0801
- good reviews, great daytime and night video with wide dynamic range processing
- relatively easy on/off from base
- gps option
- suction cup mounting more visible than base on Mini 0801.
For either camera I'll order a 3 m/ 10 ft usb mini cable and use a dual USB car charger (like these http://www.ebay.ca/itm/321165040284?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 so I have 2.1 amp power for my cell phone too from the same 12v power outlet and 1 amp for the camera.
The 12 v power outlet is switched with the ignition so I won't have power for parking mode. I might get a battery pack for parking mode if I'm going to park for days say at airport. I'm not interested in installin a battery discharge limiter.