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Old 05-11-2015, 05:43 PM   #15
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Cut the video before handing it over?
Only using the video if its a must. Wont hand over anything unless something like the other driver isn't saying they were at fault or something.
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Old 05-11-2015, 06:03 PM   #16
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If you've got an android there are a bunch of dashcam apps you can use. Just out your phone on the mount, fire up the app and plug it in for charging and it works like a charm.

Thats what ive been using for a couple months
This really isn't the best solution. You want something you don't have to think about/proactively activate. I can guarantee you it will be the one time you are too lazy to set it up, or have a dead battery, etc... that you will get hit or miss something you wanted to capture.

Same goes for the GoPro recommendation.

If you want a proper dash-cam setup, get something that records all the time regardless of how lazy you are, without any interaction from you.
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Old 05-11-2015, 06:47 PM   #17
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Meh, works fine for me. Different strokes for different folks. Just throwing out different ideas
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Old 05-11-2015, 06:52 PM   #18
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BlackVue 650 (Front and rear) w/ Power Magic Pro power controller. Expensive? Well, it's not radically expensive and the install isn't plug and play but I would buy it again and again.

I feel way better knowing I have footage front and rear.


Edit: Oh snap! It's even cheaper now and it's on PRIME, and it's bundled with the power magic pro. WINNING!

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Cut the video before handing it over?
If one knew what was going to happen one wouldn't have to use a dash cam to start with. Use GPS or don't. Your call.
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If you've got an android there are a bunch of dashcam apps you can use. Just out your phone on the mount, fire up the app and plug it in for charging and it works like a charm.

Thats what ive been using for a couple months
Id agree, but phones tend to heat up a lot... at least all of my last 3. I barely used them and they died within 4-5 months on me. Two leaked and I freaked. (Battery leaked)

If I used my phone as dash cam it'd probably catch on fire!
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