Sunny
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Thank you @GearBest for providing MERRiLL APPLE F2701 dual dashcam for review.
It's available for purchase at Gearbest site: The one on the site is black but the one I received is chrome finish.
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Summary: will be updated after tests.
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Detail Review:
Description & Features: MERRiL APPLE F2701 dashcam is based upon Novatek 96655.
Video Resolution: 1080P (1920 x 1080),720P (1280 x 720),848 x 480,VGA (640 x 480)
2nd camera has (720 x 480 resolution) and is supposed to be used for reverse.
Back camera video input and support automatic reversing function. [Need to read the manual]
Dual lens split screen display mode.
2.7 inch TFT big screen, clear real-time monitor and video playback
Parking monitor, car plate number display.
Built-in 500mAh li-ion battery.
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Package Contents:
![DSC04876-MERRiLL APPLE F2701 - Copy.jpg DSC04876-MERRiLL APPLE F2701 - Copy.jpg](https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/data/attachments/23/23628-7a83dd3e9b1fd6b68037a21dfc75b3ca.jpg?hash=eoPdPpsf1r)
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Unboxing MERRiLL APPLE F2701 Dual Camera Dashcam:
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MERRiLL APPLE F2701 Dashcam images:
Shiny... it's not big but the chrome finish means it's not for discrete install.
Mount is interesting. It's a small screw mount. It's not the standard 1/4" screw so not easy to use aftermarket ones.
![DSC04880-MERRiLL APPLE F2701.jpg DSC04880-MERRiLL APPLE F2701.jpg](https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/data/attachments/23/23629-30634d6931101ce35081ef4d4feecfb6.jpg?hash=MGNNaTEQHO)
![DSC04881-MERRiLL APPLE F2701.jpg DSC04881-MERRiLL APPLE F2701.jpg](https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/data/attachments/23/23630-74687e2c7e62522e2a6cb4a2e18004ec.jpg?hash=dGh-LH5iUi)
MERRiLL APPLE F2701 Side-by-side with Mini 0807:
![DSC04877-MERRiLL APPLE F2701.jpg DSC04877-MERRiLL APPLE F2701.jpg](https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/data/attachments/23/23631-f74e0ef495f8b3d0d6b72937c6f730ea.jpg?hash=904O9JX4s9)
![DSC04878-MERRiLL APPLE F2701.jpg DSC04878-MERRiLL APPLE F2701.jpg](https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/data/attachments/23/23632-990bcf51ca4faa87417e883d278484f4.jpg?hash=mQvPUcpPqo)
![DSC04879-MERRiLL APPLE F2701.jpg DSC04879-MERRiLL APPLE F2701.jpg](https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/data/attachments/23/23633-63a7c0181c34aac2a518c0ba101697da.jpg?hash=Y6fAGBw0qs)
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Tests coming soon. Need to install properly for reverse/backup function.
It's available for purchase at Gearbest site: The one on the site is black but the one I received is chrome finish.
*****************************************
Summary: will be updated after tests.
*****************************************
Detail Review:
Description & Features: MERRiL APPLE F2701 dashcam is based upon Novatek 96655.
Video Resolution: 1080P (1920 x 1080),720P (1280 x 720),848 x 480,VGA (640 x 480)
2nd camera has (720 x 480 resolution) and is supposed to be used for reverse.
Back camera video input and support automatic reversing function. [Need to read the manual]
Dual lens split screen display mode.
2.7 inch TFT big screen, clear real-time monitor and video playback
Parking monitor, car plate number display.
Built-in 500mAh li-ion battery.
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Package Contents:
- MERRil APPLE F2701 Dashcam,
- Suction cup mount with screw,
- Rear/Reverse/backup camera,
- Micro USB car charger,
- Micro USB PC cable,
- Product manual.
![DSC04876-MERRiLL APPLE F2701 - Copy.jpg DSC04876-MERRiLL APPLE F2701 - Copy.jpg](https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/data/attachments/23/23628-7a83dd3e9b1fd6b68037a21dfc75b3ca.jpg?hash=eoPdPpsf1r)
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Unboxing MERRiLL APPLE F2701 Dual Camera Dashcam:
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MERRiLL APPLE F2701 Dashcam images:
Shiny... it's not big but the chrome finish means it's not for discrete install.
Mount is interesting. It's a small screw mount. It's not the standard 1/4" screw so not easy to use aftermarket ones.
![DSC04880-MERRiLL APPLE F2701.jpg DSC04880-MERRiLL APPLE F2701.jpg](https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/data/attachments/23/23629-30634d6931101ce35081ef4d4feecfb6.jpg?hash=MGNNaTEQHO)
![DSC04881-MERRiLL APPLE F2701.jpg DSC04881-MERRiLL APPLE F2701.jpg](https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/data/attachments/23/23630-74687e2c7e62522e2a6cb4a2e18004ec.jpg?hash=dGh-LH5iUi)
MERRiLL APPLE F2701 Side-by-side with Mini 0807:
![DSC04877-MERRiLL APPLE F2701.jpg DSC04877-MERRiLL APPLE F2701.jpg](https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/data/attachments/23/23631-f74e0ef495f8b3d0d6b72937c6f730ea.jpg?hash=904O9JX4s9)
![DSC04878-MERRiLL APPLE F2701.jpg DSC04878-MERRiLL APPLE F2701.jpg](https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/data/attachments/23/23632-990bcf51ca4faa87417e883d278484f4.jpg?hash=mQvPUcpPqo)
![DSC04879-MERRiLL APPLE F2701.jpg DSC04879-MERRiLL APPLE F2701.jpg](https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/data/attachments/23/23633-63a7c0181c34aac2a518c0ba101697da.jpg?hash=Y6fAGBw0qs)
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![20160514180444_33497.jpg](/forum/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fdes.gearbest.com%2Fuploads%2Fpdm-desc-pic%2FElectronic%2Fimage%2F2016%2F05%2F14%2F20160514180444_33497.jpg&hash=1ff4b78147987651cea4e5efaa0af0ea)
![20160514180444_64588.jpg](/forum/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fdes.gearbest.com%2Fuploads%2Fpdm-desc-pic%2FElectronic%2Fimage%2F2016%2F05%2F14%2F20160514180444_64588.jpg&hash=b70b8ef11e84efc759e3b3d503f4d5f0)
![20160514180444_81430.jpg](/forum/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fdes.gearbest.com%2Fuploads%2Fpdm-desc-pic%2FElectronic%2Fimage%2F2016%2F05%2F14%2F20160514180444_81430.jpg&hash=049633719599a86123cc76352bf1c15a)
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Tests coming soon. Need to install properly for reverse/backup function.