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Old 05-08-2012, 02:07 AM   #703
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Originally Posted by jackal View Post
if anyone cares. right now at futureshop you can get a gopro hero2 outdoor edition + lcd back + battery back for 369.99. thats the cheapest i've seen from a local vendor by far. i picked a set up today. now i have to many. anyone want a hero 1?
Cons of using a Go-Pro for dash cam are:

1. sorta expensive for a HD cam with wide angle.
2. Does not loop-record
3. No auto start on ignition option
4. There's no GPS or G-sensor feature in a $400~ spite having the largest accessory selection available on the market for a HD sports cam.

Yes it is used for motor sports on the track and such but for every day "No worries it's working in the background" automatic recording.
My cheap 808 dvr needs charging and manual operation everytime I jump in the car and 2 problems I have the most is battery life and no loop recording. I can't justify spending $200-$400 for HD without those auto features to put my mind as ease.

P.s post it up FS: camera/electronics section of the revscene Buy&Sell.
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