I got a few "friends" who drive higher range cars and asked me if I'm selling off any of my dashcams for cheap.

Another friend who just got a new Civic Type R, was considering getting a dashcam for a few times but in the end, told me he cannot brain why spend 1k+ for a camera for a car. I even show him the video of the girl stealing the gold H emblem, he still tiada apa. I gave up d after he asked me for the 3rd time. I'm waiting for him to bang wall only now

This cam super big in size even the rear cam is the same size as the front cam. And I saw the video quality is so so only.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Aug 27 2019, 10:12 AM

I've only seen 1 update after launch. Still waiting. Think they are busy preparing the U1000 for launch.

I'm on v1.01.01.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Aug 27 2019, 10:20 AM

I'm still seeing 1.01.01 for Q800 Pro updated 2019-07-03

You saw for F800 Pro.
F800PRO FIRMWARE 1.03.05
Update 2018-10-11

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Aug 27 2019, 01:31 PM

iRoad is designed in Korea and made in China.

Got true parking mode like other Korean dashcams.

Don't like the proprietary video file format they used as a need to convert to others in order to use.

If you search, there was a lot of quality issues with previous models and lots of recalls happened before.

Newer models heard their wifi dongle is not that durable and spoils quickly.

Pricewise if add on GPS module and installation, etc is almost like Thinkware.

Next upgrade A129 Pro Duo

Try to reflash the firmware and see. Another thing is what micro SD card are you using? Could be that too.

I thought the tape thing was only applicable to a119 v1 as they have already fixed this issue in a119 v2's GPS mount's pins to a different type. No?

Thinkware U1000 is coming. 4K front & 2K rear.



https://www.thinkware.com/Products/Dashcam/U1000

Also got this optional Radar module: https://thinkwaredashcam.store/product/radar/

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Sep 3 2019, 01:58 PM

Most accurate ADAS is from Thinkware. Other brands tried and are quite annoying and not full feature.

If you've been using the micro SD card for 3 years then better get a new micro SD card before the current card dies and you can't record anything.

Have to see the tint's darkness. Maybe can go over to Sicurez for them to check it out and advice you on this.

Nowadays is good to have front and rear dashcams. Not just front only d

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Sep 4 2019, 11:03 AM

Very old model d. Don't think many make this model now? Can look at newer budget model like B1W or A119. Viofo have updated their G1WS with wifi.

Depends on each individual on their leceh level. I prefer to take out the sd card and use an OTG card reader on my phone to watch than use wifi.

I guess there are still some companies make the A118c as it was the best-copied dashcam mold with some hardware changes a long time back.

The B40d is a "newer" model of the B40 then too. You'll need to test as I haven't got hold of the B40d before.

A129 Duo is best dual dashcam now for under rm1k.

Thinkware F770 is a premium Korean dual dashcam. Have accurate ADAS function, true parking mode, smart camera functions, etc.

If you want interior cam then go for A129 Duo IR which is using an infrared cam. Normal rear cam can't record well in the dark in the cabin. F770 also have optional IR cam.

GDR45 is a discontinued product on Garmin website. Still can send back for repairs?

Under rm800 can consider Viofo A129 Duo.

70mai is considered a budget dashcam.

I suspect the lithium battery inside the Garmin died.

Thinkware can look at the models below (Sicurez Merdeka promo price):
F770 RM1599 with installations.
X700 RM1399 with installations. Same specs as F770. Need to buy GPS module separately.
F200 RM1099 with installations. Rear cam 720p. Need to buy GPS module separately.

Blackvue not that sure as no authorized distributor in Malaysia as most sellers bring their stock from Singapore.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Sep 5 2019, 09:40 PM

Yes, they are dual. Then you don't need to budget rm1.5k for single cam

Look at A119v3

Can try to factory reset the A119 v3? Or reflash the firmware from viofo website?

If still cannot then bring back to Sicurez and see.

Mini3: 1600p. OmniVision 05A10 sensor. Sense Reality2.0. English & Chinese version. Memory 1Gb. Includes Bluetooth button.

MiniONE: 1080p. Sony Starvis IMX307 sensor. Chinese version only. Supports H.265/H.264. Memory 512Mb.

You can see all these info in DDPai Chinese website and I can't read Chinese!

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Sep 6 2019, 10:25 AM

If still cannot then best to bring it back to Sicurez and get an exchange if faulty.

If parking mode is an important factor to you, best to consider Thinkware straight as they are known for having the best true parking mode. F200 rear cam is 720p only and need to buy the optional GPS module. X700 is same specs as F770 but have to get the optional GPS module if want to use ADAS and smart camera alert.

If budget is more of your concern then straight go with the A129 Duo. The parking mode is only activated when there is no motion detected after a certain time after you off the engine. You can set higher voltage cutoff on the HK3 hardwire kit.

Mini0906 was considered to be the best budget dual dashcam last time. But no newer model has been out since. The parking mode is timelapse only. Not buffered parking mode. You can get from online sellers. Last time, mini dashcam has a reputation of failing often but now not sure as they have sold the mini0907 mold to other manufacturers to make their own versions of mini0907. Same like the famed G1W series & A118C.

70mai dashcams are good but the battery inside is the cons of the dashcam. And yes you can't connect to 2 of them using 1 phone at the same time.

- how much does it cost to install and hardwire dashcams? RM100-300 depending on the installer's workmanship and your car model/type.
- is it worth paying extra for korean brands with worse video quality but better stability? To me yes as I get Korean for the overall package for true parking mode, ADAS, smart camera alerts, etc. Not just for image quality.
- generally, what is the lifespan of these dashcams? Capacitor dashcam 2-5 years. Lithium battery dashcam 1-3 years. All depends on your luck.
- any common issues from the dashcams ive listed above? Read the above.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Sep 8 2019, 05:29 PM

Thank you Kintos