tripletuba
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Looking for dash cams for my less-than-tech-savvy parents. My dad had previously been using a Vantrue R2, but we've just learned it hasn't been saving recordings since May.
Biggest factors are image quality and reliability (along with alerts when the camera isn't functioning properly - neither of my parents are disciplined enough to diligently check the camera if it's not providing notifications/alerts).
They mostly drive during the day to/from work and for neighborhood errands, so night-time driving is limited, and parking mode would only be used for <2 hour stints.
App + WiFi pairing will probably never be used. Lane assist and driving-too-close are nice to have, but won't affect the purchasing decision.
Will either do 2x single-channel or one dual-channel. I would imagine that doing a single-channel and then adding a Viofo A119/A129 for the rear window would be recommended.
Right now my leading candidates are Blackvue DR900S ($370 for 1-ch, $500 for 2-ch), the Vicovation Opia 2 ($200), and the Garmin 55 ($200).
Is the Blackvue worth the $150 upgrade over the other two options? Is Garmin a safer option because of their brand? Am I missing an obvious choice?
Any and all help much appreciated!
Biggest factors are image quality and reliability (along with alerts when the camera isn't functioning properly - neither of my parents are disciplined enough to diligently check the camera if it's not providing notifications/alerts).
They mostly drive during the day to/from work and for neighborhood errands, so night-time driving is limited, and parking mode would only be used for <2 hour stints.
App + WiFi pairing will probably never be used. Lane assist and driving-too-close are nice to have, but won't affect the purchasing decision.
Will either do 2x single-channel or one dual-channel. I would imagine that doing a single-channel and then adding a Viofo A119/A129 for the rear window would be recommended.
Right now my leading candidates are Blackvue DR900S ($370 for 1-ch, $500 for 2-ch), the Vicovation Opia 2 ($200), and the Garmin 55 ($200).
Is the Blackvue worth the $150 upgrade over the other two options? Is Garmin a safer option because of their brand? Am I missing an obvious choice?
Any and all help much appreciated!