hi guys. the thread is too long and I admit I didnt read all the posts.
But if I'm trying to get a recorder that is rm300 range, which is the best buy?
my requirements are:
- wide angle
- can record even when car is OFF (example in car park the car reversed into my car)
- decent quality for insurance claims (able to see reg. numbers clearly)

thank you!

thanks MadMan. In fact, I was looking at this model! Thanks for explaining that the buit-in battery doesnt last long for recording when the car is OFF. I thought the cam only "wakes up" if motion/vibration is sensed? Been trying to make sense of the poor english on the advertisements for G1WH and not sure what they mean on the "car parked" part. Anyone has this device and could kindly confirm this?

So foxoffer.com is the only place we can buy this cam?

While browsing about car-dash-cams, i saw this clever guy route the wire around the edges of the roof (inside) follow down along the pillar and then enter below the dashboard all the way til the cigarette outlet.

Anyway, how does these cams work?
- do they auto start and began recording as soon as the car ignition is turned ON?
- does it automatically save, or only when we wish to save; or after motion sensor detected an accident?
- is it hard to delete the most recent (last) recording?

Just ordered an A118. Love the wide angle lens and the discreet design

This post has been edited by bananadriver: Jun 12 2014, 09:41 PM

regarding the 1 min, 3 min, 5 min looping thing. what does that mean?
I checked the spec on the A118 which I ordered, the specs didnt mention this at all???

this makes a lot of sense now. Thanks guys!

I ordered the A118 simply for the design as it looked more discreet compared to the popular GW1H model. Price is slightly more expensive too but oh I guess I'll try my luck. havent arrive yet. Just placed order yesterday Anyway, the lens are chipset used are similar ones, also I watched the review and sample videos and to my untrained eyes they looked similar in terms of video quality.

This is the A118's design. Look less like a dashcam, right? Hope people wont steal it if they dont notice it.

share detailed photos please?

I'm using the A118 (left-most in the pic above)
while mAdMan's recommendation (mini 0803) is the 2nd one from the left.
Take your pick!

I wanted the same thing that you wanted, to continue recording after the car is off. I slowly realize that the battery inside the camera are meant for emergency saving of files in event of accidents, or after we turn off our car electrical system. They are tiny batteries and not meant for off-charge recording. So for this to work, we have to rewire the power source so that power comes directly from the battery to the camera. But remember to use 4v and not the 12v from the battery! Also, this is only a good idea if only you do not leave the car in an off state for too long, bcause the camera, although using only small amount of power, will also slowly drain your car battery!