On reflection, LCD screen rear-view mirror dash-cams probably weren’t worth looking into
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ค. 2019
- A dash-cam built in to a traditional rear view mirror could be a good idea, but when it replaces the mirror with a video display, it just doesn’t work with my eyes. In the video I explain the issues. If you don’t agree then buy one - that’s fine, you be you, but I’ll be steering clear.
I much prefer a standard dash-cam and the model I’ve been using successfully for the last year is this one:
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Nice title. It really reflects your sense of humor.
He is just holding a mirror up to the rest of society.
Yes,yes it does .
@Budget Audiophile Driving roundabout?
The puns here can use a little more polishing.
@@E_y_a_l Asking my friend, Steve, Howe they could be better.
0:51 "Czech Points"! This advertising makes me laugh...
Just saw that, too. Made my day!
You never know when someone from the Czech Republic is sneaking up on you ;-)
Show me your papers
giggity :D
I googled it because I though maybe I was the dumb one!
Yes please, review the unit in your Mini Cooper. Since that is the unit you prefer. Thank you.
I second that :)
+1 to that
I agree.
I have the VIOFO A129 Dash Cam having had dash cams now for over 6 years for me best cam ever i have a 128 card in it
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Nothing says hi-tech like a smudgy rear view mirror covered in fingerprints!
with a hanging cord that plugs into the 12V socket for power.....CLEAN! :P
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so i guess the new audi A6 has a smudgy cockpit .. since its covered in fingerprings like the ass of the love of my life! ! :D ;)
@@n00g75 you should wash your hands more often
That camera has Czech points. Very interesting, I'm Czech do I get points for using the camera? How many points? What can I use them for? Tires perhaps?
John Kesl Maybe it's demerit points on your driving license. After a certain number of points, you are banned from driving...
@@johnfrancisdoe1563 True! If you've ever driven in the Czech Republic then yeah, Czech points do make sense.
I have to admit, the "Czech points" made me LOL! And YES you should get extra "points" of... something...lol!
Then when reversing it's Poles that you have to watch out for!
In Italian Punti ciechi = blind spots, but also ceco/cechi = Czech. On the video there are also other hints the leaflet has been badly translated from Italian. Someone must have done a spelling error an typed cechi insetead of ciechi
1:12 Driving in Hong Kong while viewing the stream of the back camera in New York?
Neat tech innit
It's a very long car
Introducing the 2020 Chevy Suburban. Before, it was just state lines. Now... 😂
It's the display lag Techmoan mentioned in the review
@Ben West UGH you got me... I'm dead :-D
After watching this video, I recommended these to our fleet manager for our company vans. Our vans do not have any windows in the back. I am testing one to see how it works. It works as a rear view mirror and does a pretty good job at it. Management wanted cameras for our fleet vehicles. At the price point ($150 for the camera, micro SD card and hard wiring kit) it couldn't be beat!! Thank you for the idea!
I love watching your dashcam footage as I find it relaxing. I also enjoy working out where you are driving.
It’s been a well known phenomenon, that in your blind spots, Czechs appear. So they teach you to always “check” your Czech points.
rear camera uses something called AHD analog hd. this one is 720p. its essentially the same as normal composite video signal but ran at higher frequency and bandwith.
It's a 4-pole connection, so it's more likely to be a standard YPbPr component feed than composite video. Could easily test it with a 3.5mm to RCA adapter.
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I was so pleased to see that you had reviewed this. As usual the best and honest review one can wish for. Your work is excellent.
Your dash cam reviews are very informative and, importantly, consistent, and I think I speak for many when I say it would be good to see you review your current VIOFO A129.
I have the VIOFO A129 Dash Cam having had dash cams now for over 6 years for me best cam ever i have a 128 card in it
I'm also using a dashcam-mirror like this one in my car and i am actually really pleased with the results it delivers. Like you mentioned the buttons on the display are verry inconvenient to press while driving but i normally wouldn't touch my mirror anyway. The model i have also automatically dimms the brightness of the screen at night so you don't get blinded by it an it delivers the same results like in your tests at night. I must admit though that the mirror is not as reflective as a normal mirror, just like you mentioned. Also my particular unit seems to overheat if the car was parked in the sun all day, it then has some nasty screen flicker but it doesn't stop recording though.
So, ther are some issues with these kind of dash-cam-mirrors but overall i prefer it over the normal rearview mirror.
[In case someone is interested, the model i picked is the "AUTO VOX X2"]
How has it held up ? I’m looking into one :)
I'd really like it if you did a review of your current dashcam- I'm looking at Viofo's cameras myself, but your perspective and experience is always appreciated.
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Came across you're review by complete coincidence then realised I live within 10 miles of filmed footage!!
Interesting review, One issue I have had with a couple of dash cams is that when left on a hot (Swiss) summers day they tend to overheat and crash rendering the parking monitor useless. One of these was even manufactured by Garmin. Admittedly this was around 6 or 7 years ago so I hope they are much better now.
Weren't worth "looking into" - oh yeah, I get it
I didn't notice it at first, but in hindsight, now I realize that the title starts with another pun.
In reflection...
backup a bit... I don't get it
Gotta love his British humor
Imagine being so proud of yourself for recognising an obvious joke that you feel compelled to leave a comment.
Imagine also only getting half the joke.
Good presentation....you answered a lot of questions I had about these....
I was in a stretch limo once, the mirror was a screen that came on when reverse was selected. But looked like a standard mirror. This was pre-dashcam days, i remember being impressed by it.
I've been looking at these for the past week after buying a van with no rear windows or RVM. So glad to see your review appear. I wanted one to actually give me some rear view, better than none.
@@johncoops6897 Like what? And is there a discrete screen? And in keeping with a vehicle like a RVM is? Without having some monstrosity mounted on the dash. I don't currently have a RVM, I want to a camera RVM, this fits the bill, if a little below par on quality.
@@johncoops6897 And your suggestions are?
Excellent review, one up for the avoidance of click bait, whilst guaranteed entertainment!🕵
Good to see that it takes care of the 'Czech Points', but does it look out for Poles when you're reversing!?!
I quite like these for quite specific circumstances - even the £16 models. I sometimes use a different HiLux or similar long vehicle each week for a season - they have slanty windscreens meaning a NextBase standard model actually cannot be tucked away behind the mirror so get in the way of your view. The reversing camera is handy if you have a back box. Don't bother with the reversing light tie-in, just leave the display on "rear", and easy to fit/remove when you move vehicles. In fact you reminded me to order a new one as I left my old one overseas for a friend!
THANK YOU! the reason is because you are one of my Favs TH-cam channels and also I trust the content you produce. 😁😮
Techmoan I see You bought the New Smart? Do you make a review of that one to?
Yes, more dashcam reviews please
Yes please. A review of your current camera would be great!
Oh my word, a dash cam video! This episode is a true blast from the past, the real OG Techmoan haha. Love it! :) Thanks for another brilliant and entertaining video mate. :)
I wasn't saying that the dash cam in this video was good, I was saying that it's been ages since he has reviewed one, haha. He used to almost exclusively review dash cam videos, so I thought it was a real blast from the past that he did one today. :)
@@jezzermeii agreed! My first reply was intended for another commenter :( sorry! Darn mobile app.
Techmoan really does need to get more current dash cams reviewed though!
Oh, that's not a problem at all mate. I thought that might have been the case, hahaha. Yes, I used to love his dash cam reviews, but he has come a very long way. I think he probably started to become sick and tired of reviewing the same type of product all of the time. I do really enjoy the more obscure things that he looks at these days. This was quite a nice treat though and reminded me of how he was at the beginning. :) Take care mate.
Thanks for the clear review. I would definitely find a review of your Vofio unit useful!
The issue I can foresee is that when you look into a normal flat interior mirror your eyes are focused at infinity as the image is distant. Looking at an image on a screen a couple of feet in front of your eyes is very much nearfield, so your eyes will be constantly refocusing between road ahead and rear view 'mirror'.
Exactly what I am experiencing/noticing but just couldn't exactly pinpoint what before
@Ralph Reilly Beyond about six metres you're eyes will be focused at infinity. The mirror is much closer than that. Thus your eyes will have to refocus on a screen placed where the mirror is.
Just a tiny correction if you don't mind, mov and mp4 are literally the same format. The MPEG consortium wanted a container, received proposals (apple's mov and microsoft's wmv mostly), and selected mov. About the only change they made is they stripped it of legacy features and down to only a few accepted codecs (rather than the wide selection quicktime had at a time).
The file size is fully up to the bitrate of the streams it contains.
Liked your review, which as always was quite objective, and I'm glad you still do reviews. More sad about missing answer from former post, but I guess that's what happens, when a channel becomes so popular, that comments also flood the place.
I‘m in China and literally everyone uses those in their cars to prevent fraud like grannies throwing themselves infront of your car and later suing you, etc. They are not meant to be „better rear view mirrors“.
And the thing in China is, nobody uses their rear view mirror. Like at all. They barely even use their side mirrors! There seems to be this unwritten rule that, the car which is at least more than 50 % of its size infront of you, can do whatever it likes. It‘s up to the car behind him to get out of the way in case of a sudden lane change, etc. So, basically everyone at almost all times just looks forward infront of them and doesn‘t give a crap about stuff that is happening behind them.
I think his point (perhaps you missed it?) was that these consumers would be better served with a dedicated dash-cam due to their higher quality in nearly every way.
Pete Mundy Yeah, fair enough. That makes more sense, to compare it to dash cams.
It’s because your communist overlords don’t care about the common people and don’t enforce any laws
@@jordanmcdonagh5883 Because your Capitalist overlords (oligarchs) care?
So, bad Asian driver is not a stereotype.
A similar camera just saved my bacon when a careless u-haul driver hit my car. Cop gave the perp two tickets and he had to pay my copays.
This is what this thing is meant for, after-crash forensics. Mr. Techmoan here for some strange reason expects this gadget to be I don't know what, video cam for filming your driving or something. It's not for that, so this moaning is kinda pointless. Use it as a (auto-dimming-?) mirror and if something happens, extract video.
I've had two insurance claims in the past that went favorably for me because of the dashcam footage I had. Otherwise would have been S.O.L/at the mercy of the insurance companies.
@@pffyespff he says in his video, that any fashion is better than none... the point of a video review of a product is IDK, talk about the pros and cons? After all, there's many cheap dual cameras that provide excellent quality without the gimmicks
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Hi Techmoan, love your videos!
Wanted to check with you when using this as a rear view display with the rear camera, does it get distorted since the display is wider than the 720p resolution? Or does it get cropped?
Also since when playing back the video from the rear camera seems like its not mirrored, is it mirror when you look at it on the display?
thinking of getting one of these, if the rear display is being showed mirrored. im using a yi dashcam at the rear now and viewing it using my phone however its not mirrored so its a bit confusing sometimes...
another great video. Problems with mirror dash cams explained well. Reflection and delay a real problem.
0:50 What exactly is a "Czech point"? Is that bad Chinese english or do you Brits use that term to mean the blind spots at the back of a car?
It’s a translation error.
Czech points is translation gold!
i honestly thought it was changed just as some kind of joke
Bad translation for "Check point", really funny though haha
A bit like Star Wars: Backstroke of the West ;-)
Please do a review of the current camera you are using in your car.👍👍👍
These dash cam videos always makes me miss my home country :(
i ordered the a129 duo thurs nite. Glad I might have made the right choice w some research. good thorough review of the mirror cam, TY.
Yes! Please review the one you're currently using :)
I have the VIOFO A129 Dash Cam having had dash cams now for over 6 years for me best cam ever i have a 128 card in it
I will totally buy one, and use it as a reversing mirror in my simulation games! :D
That would be a useful application of said mirror.
Always nice to see the Mini out and about
I always look forward to seeing one of your dash cam or action cam videos. More!!
Kids these days don't remember but back in the day before he reviewed old expensive junk from eBay, techmoan used to review dash cams.
I’m so old I remember those days... 😂
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You know someone is really young when they try to make 10 years sound a lifetime.
Current 'Construction and Use' regulations require an internal mirror to be fitted in all vehicles built after 2010 (before that date the car could have either an internal or a nearside external mirror - plus an external offside). The only exception being vehicles where an interior mirror would not provide an adequate rear view, such as a van without windows in the rear doors, where such a mirror would serve no purpose. So, in general, this type of device would have to be reflective.
It is also required that any mirror be mounted so as to avoid vibration (which these rubber straps don't seem to achieve).
Still happily using my DrivePro 200 that I purchased based on your review of a few years ago 😊
I’ve had one of these for 8 months and it’s the best thing I’ve bought for my car
first time I saw these rear view mirror cameras was in DTM and there they go blank every 20 seconds due to vibrations..
Only having a screen as a rearview mirror will never work. It'll never be the right brightness compared to the outside. And how could the screen work at night? Is it going to be a bright screen so you can see it in the dark? Or dark and just show headlights?
If it's a self emissive display (think OLED) with a high dinamic range sensor and low light recording (think Sony A7s II) then it should be better than any mirror at night.
I just saw a review of the new Honda EV with screens as side mirrors and the reviewer was super enthusiastic about it. That was in the daylight though, but I think proper screens with some clever software and light sensors so it can adjust brightness and contrast to lighting conditions míght just work.
Buses and delivery trucks have had rearview cameras for decades. The trick is they put the monitor out of the way and put a glare shield on it. That way you don't have the light from the outside right next to the image. This is how most factory backup cameras work, they put it in the center console monitor. They also use automotive-grade LCDs which are far brighter. The dynamic range isn't an issue, as you can see from this product, a good CCD has better glare isolation than the eye. Your eyes are actually very crappy lenses, your brain is fixing a ton of problems.
As it turns out this heavily depends on the technology and safety considerations.
In 2019, when this video went up, Daimler announced their "MirrorCam".
It's now 2021 and trucks do come with cameras instead of mirrors as standard because a camera can provide a much wider viewing angle therefore lowering to likelihood of crushing bicycles. I assume this tech is now resilient enough to be considered safer than having an old fashioned, physical mirror. I'm curious though how long it takes for cars to receive such tech. On the other hand you can hardly get a car anymore without blind-spot assistants and other safeguards and even the rear camera is getting more and more common even on budget cars.
I wasn't really interested in the subject of this video, but I just had to say that must be the best wordplay headline I've seen on TH-cam.
Another good video, thanks. I agree, manufacturers should be doing more to build recording facilities in so we don’t require such after-market devices!
For years I’ve been hoping for decent reviews of 4 channel dashcams. I’ve had the unfortunate circumstance of being hit on the side on multiple occasions, and I think cameras for side impacts would be highly beneficial. Of course, a single dashcam would be better than no dashcam, but I know 4 channel systems do exist.
Best thing to do would be to buy two 2-channel cams or four reliable single channel cams
At least in Germany, you don't need a rear view mirror at all, as long as you have both side mirrors. And there are many cars which have such limited rear visibility that a mirror doesn't make sense at all. So you're fine to replace the rear mirror with something else.
it's the same in the US. You just need any 2 mirrors
Alexander Gräf It’s the same in the UK
In the UK (so I’ve heard) you can’t take your driving test in a Mini convertible, -such as Matt’s - due to the blind spot to the rear of the vehicle. Would this camera overcome this restriction I wonder?
@@MorgoUK Depends whether they class it as an "electronic reversing aid" - in which case it would need to be switched off during the test.
I'm pretty sure it's the same in the UK as well. Otherwise, trucks, buses and vans would be 100% illegal!
Thanks for the Viofo A129 Duo tip, Mat. I was looking for a new dashcam to replace my ageing Mini 0806 and had the Viofo on my shortlist. If it's good enough for you then it's definitely good enough for me so I've ordered one via your link. Keep up the good work.
I would like to see a review of your Viofo camera, your reviews really are great to watch and full of information. Thanks.
Ee lad this were just like coming home again after being abroad for two years ;-)
I winder if angling the rear camera down would have helped. One really doesn't need to see so much sky in the image, having the upper edge of the picture at about head height should be sufficient to see all number plates, and would have the advantage of howing what was immediately behind the vehicle (small animals or children) and removing the bright sky in the day.
Hey Techmoan, I got a similar rearview backup dashcam. Autosomething M6. It seems like a lot better option than this one since the screen doesn't take up the entire size of the mirror, just a smaller window in it so it's the best of both worlds. It's not worse as a regular mirror as my built-in one, especially when the screen goes to sleep: I just have a large mirror. The screen is a lot brighter so it's pretty much visible at all times. You can get it to record at 1440p. The only downside to using it as an actual back-up camera is that it's not calibrated to the car so the guide lines are useless and since the camera is wide angle, it gets hard to correlate it to what's really going on behind you. It's really usable to see if anyone's trying to sneak through behind your car when you're about to reverse. The back-up camera part worked through rain and snow.
Techmoan, i'm building a hi-fi setup following your christmas videos. The problem is every item you mentioned is now either sold out or completely too expensive due to the 'youtuber mentions a good deal and demand goes up' effect. I was wondering if you had some features I should look for in a cassette deck + reciever combo (i found a SAK2L for about 140 usd total) or just a reccomendation on one. Thanks!
So you went through Pickering. NYMR? or did you go straight onto Scarborough?
Come to think of it...I've never seen a car with a black headlining. They've always (to my memory, at least) been grey or beige.
I have an antique Jeep that came in maroon
Its the only maroon heading I have ever seen.
I just bought a Ford Focus ST-Line X yesterday and it has a black headlining. I think the Skoda Octavia VRS does too here in the UK.
I have a Mercedes E350 convertible. Black roof. Black interior
Had a rental Golf while my my car was in the shop a few years ago - everything; carpet, door trim, dash, seats, and headliner was black. Felt like I was in a cave...
I think most cars dont.
1. Makes the care super dark inside
2. I'm assuming heat retention in the car during the summer would bake you alive
I would certainly be interested in a review of your dash cam. It looks very interesting.
Hi Matt, how long is the cable to the rear camera on your VIFO dascam pls? I do have a front dashcam but quite fancy a rear one too, but having a campervan [Pug Boxer] it would need quite a long cable.
3rd time someone drives into you and says its your fault, you get a dash cam because the police don't really have time to sort things out correctly
you're not really supposed to or would need to lock files while driving I think, you'd do that once you presumably come to a safe stop
10:47 Nice Pug 505, always liked those, especially without the bloody US bumpers.
Look at the Benz (?!) next to it! Is it a W180?
That's really close to the one I use in my truck. It doesn't come with a rearview camera. I wish it did. We have been looking at some new trucks (pickups) and they are starting to come with built-in front, rear, and side blind spot cameras. It's just hard to decide on a truck now LOL!!! Great review as always!! 👍
I recognise that garage at 10:40 off the telly programme 'Bangers and Cash'.Nice.
Great video as always! ;-) Do the VIOFO A129 Duo Dual Dash Camera review, please!
Nice warning about “LCD display” 😅
I used the Aukey dash cam I saw on THIS GREAT CHANNEL for a few years then got one of these style (but from VanTop) and the video is a little worse than the Aukey, but being able to use it as a rear view with a super wide angle is the one killer app for me, as my car has terrible blind spots (69 Charger). I'm going to add the recommended VIOFO A129 dash cam to my current setup. Perfect world: much better video quality and an OLED screen would make the ultimate Rear View Cam. Thanks for all these great product reviews, Techmoan!!!!
Another nice review. Interestingly, a man from Northwest England developed the first dash cam rear view mirror over 30 years ago. His mirror (no screen) only used black and white cameras (Had numerous cameras for all sides of vehicle though) and only recorded a few seconds when impact was detected as memory prices back then must have been, well expensive. Still pretty cool though.
I had one like this. I didn’t even connect the rear camera. The mirror was dull, not very accurate and the vibration was bad. It stopped working so sent it back and got something else.
Pádraig Floyd what did you get instead ?
Nextbase 312GW. It’s not as discreet, has no rear camera, but works just fine, every time.
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Xiaomi just launched their $75 Arlo competitor (Model: CMSXJ11A), any chance you'll review that?
Actually it's $69 if you use the code BGalibuy1080 at Banggood.
I love these reviews, i actually got into your channel on these more than even tech years ago, (although i've grown to love the tech videos even more, as a tech collector myself). Definitely do one of your daily driver, i have a front camera only and have been interested in picking up a dual solution myself. Although i am loving my wifi enabled front, not popping out SD cards is a game changer, so hopefully yours does that, or if not, you find a good one in the future that does!
Agreed -These seem similar to ones that we have just fitted to van at work(No rear view due to bulk head behind)Ours are simply reversing camera specific with no video recording and image quality is great.We use as a reversing camera but could easily be used as rear view.
I literally had the EXACT situation he mentions at about 11 minutes in:
I stopped at a traffic light and the person in front of me backed into me, then claimed I ran into THEM! The said they were going to sue me right in front of the cops. The moment I mentioned I had a dash cam, they changed their minds. That's why I've had a dash cam in my car since then too.
0:50 Czech points?
Thank you for putting your opinion in the title! No "clickbait" here
That was enjoyable watching you drive around, I get to see a bit of local Britian. ;)
"I'll just put this here, next to the wasp..."
You haven't got a clue on how the mirror works I've fitted many of these mirrors the display is not meant to stay on.
Thanks for all your videos and recommendations. I have a Yi dashcam being shipped to me thanks to your video.
The place you were driving around made me think of the village from "Contradiction". I just recently finished watching Team Four Star's play through of that game.
Just buy a Tesla dashcam!
Yes, It’s pretty expensive but it does come with a handy (and pretty decent) fully electric car built-in.
Don't forget the all-important front trunk!
Rafky Fauzan standard on the beetle and corvair
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@@rafkyfauzan5646 Front trunk aka the frunk!
Well, LC display may technically be alright, but it sure as hell doesn't sound right (6:27). :D
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I have one of these except I mounted the rear camera at the top of my rear window, at the top. Works pretty good. Biggest issue for me was the mirror dash-cam adds weight to the rear-view mirror and causes it to slowly droop. So you have to readjust it up every time you drive, and also you start getting paranoid every time that you hit a bump that the mirror drooped again.
You drove through my hometown hope you liked it!
0:50 Look at the right diagram, "Czech Points" 😂
Blind spots? Are the Czech mostly blind?
Probably bad translation and spelling error from Italian
Punti = points or spots
Ciechi = blind
Cechi = Czech
Chinglish is one of my favorite languages
"on reflection"... Clever..
You missed the "worth looking into" pun, did you?
@@E_y_a_l nah I got that
@@E_y_a_l I totally missed that one
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@@guruk2714 No it isn't.
I have a similar unit here in the US and I like it. I think the mirror part is better as I can see just fine during the day and ok at night as long as there is a car behind me.
Hi there, I already have a back up camera connected to my car. Could I use the rear cam as a camcorder only or does it have to be connected to the back up light?
Someday they will make Parking a car an Olympic sport and only true experts will be able to park a car using only mirrors.
That’s illegal in Denmark. We have to turn our heads and look over our shoulder out the rear window.
Matt Quinn
Side mirrors
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I would appreciate factory installed dash-cam. Our cars probably have them already. They just work as blackbox for the single purpose. Tesla does it right.
Nikolay Klimchuk Note the "police surveillance state" issues. Many people would not want their car to record anything the police could seize as evidence of their overall activities, such as where they go and who they meet. A standalone dash cam is deniable, the citizen can delete the file and claim they forget to turn it on or whatever else. A built in car feature offers no such escape.
And how that's different with after market solution?
I have one of these and love it. One plus you didn't mention is that when you put this over your normal mirror, you have a bigger mirror. For me, this was the most unexpected benefit. Mine runs on android and is basically a tablet in a mirror, so I can put other apps in it. Mine came with navigation software as well.
Do you have the name of the one you're using?
Another great video as usual! Nice to see an Alfa Romeo 156 diagram for the mounting methods! A curiosity: in Italy a blind spot is a "punto cieco", while "Czech point" would be "Punto ceco", same pronunciation!
I hereby write in to inform you that the turn of phrase "LCD Display" is redundant. Please refrain from using it.
Perhaps you'd be interested in joining the Society For Tautology and Redundancy?
For more information send a self-addressed SAE to:
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teslas do let you use the cameras on the car as dashcams, you just have to put a usb drive into one of the usb ports.
If I could afford a Tesla - 1) I wouldn’t buy one and 2) I wouldn’t need to make videos about terrible flawed mirror-based dashcams.
That's a great feature. Let's hope that other car manufacturers will add this feature. Although I'm still hoping for more quality electric vehicles to be manufactured by other brands.
@@Techmoan have you been following electric car developments, if so what electric car would you buy today?
Great review and very fair. Would love to see a review of the camera you've currently got fitted to your car.
Cheers!
Thank you for this review & video. Top notch review I must say.
I will keep looking. Maybe you could do a top 5 or 10 for video cams/ dash cams, whatever🤳🤗👍