Car black box recorder which one?

waynedance

Looked at both the Roadhawk and Blackvue but was wondering if anyone used the cheaper eBay ones.

Want auto record and possible GPS and above all good quality video, seems the ones mentioned above would have trouble reading number plates.

gingeralan

Why would anyone want one of these??

waynedance

Because I do, guess you not used one so no useful reviews from yourself.

Nilrem

gingeralan wrote: »

Why would anyone want one of these??

Because they can be very very handy in providing evidence in the event of a claim, or even just witnessing an accident.

IIRC they record on a continuous loop whilst noting your speed, and GPS positions, then they save the last 30-60 seconds more permanently when you either press a button, or it detects a sharp shock (IE a collision).

The idea is that they copy some of the functions you see on Police car cams, and can be used to help show what happened.

ariba10

I have had a Roadhawk for two years with no problems.

As an elderly driver it gives me peace of mind.

waynedance

ariba10 wrote: »

I have had a Roadhawk for two years with no problems.

As an elderly driver it gives me peace of mind.

What do you think of the video quality? Can you make out car number plates?

Thank you.

ariba10

waynedance wrote: »

What do you think of the video quality? Can you make out car number plates?

Thank you.

Yes. Good quality. If anything was to happen to it I would not hesitate in getting a replacement.

Have a look on the Roadhawk website.

martinthebandit

ariba10 wrote: »

I have had a Roadhawk for two years with no problems.

As an elderly driver it gives me peace of mind.

Out of interest how does it give you peace of mind?

What benefits do you feel you get from having it?

I have looked at the websites etc but would be interested in the thoughts of a real world user.

ariba10

As an older driver, if involved in an accident I would in all probability be held responsable, especially if the other driver had friends in the car (Read some of the posts on here)

What can't speak, can't lie.

waynedance

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250922436611?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_6037wt_1185

I wonder how this would perform as a simple video recorder?

Have emailed the seller for more details.

ariba10

The Roadhawk records. Time, speed, and where you are by satellite information.

It also makes you consider your own driving skills.