2022 automobile on-board video recorder

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Following https://github.com/130s/hut_10sqft/issues/299, we like to install another onboard camera for our new car. If there's no update in the market we can stick to the same Thinkware.

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Best dash cam 2020: 10 car-ready cameras for peace of mind (techradar.com) The best dashcam that you can buy in 2020 (cnet.com)

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Priority for https://github.com/130s/30y-130s_life/issues/990

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Requirement Carried over from https://github.com/130s/hut_10sqft/issues/299#issue-343365861 and updated.

• (Original req) Wide attachable on top of the authentic rear mirror. -> Mirror can be a mirror. Additional functionalities may diminish its role.
• Drive recording feature.
  • (Must) Front view record.
  • (OptionalMust) Rear view record.
    • Ideally use the car's camera, no extra camera preferred. -> Vehicle's camera must prioritize its original functionalities. They can also get outdated while additional cameras can utilize state-of-art techs.
  • Storage large enough.
    • Overwrites the old recording if the storage is getting full.
  • Video quality
  • 4K is available. Almost a must as high quality may help capturing what we need to see in case of legal issues.
    • Someone saying license plate is not legible with Garmin DashCam mini, non-4K model.
  • (Option) Drive safety assistance
  • (Option) Parking recording mode.
  • No GPS needed. Not sure what GPS is useful for dashcam.
• Operability
  • Configurable from Android app
  • Software updatable.
  • (Option) Recording shared on Cloud.
    • Can use cellphone's network when available. Designated Internet capability is not a must.
  • Operation temperature.
    • Products Up to 167F are available
• Aethetics
  • Smaller the better.
    • No on-board monitor needed.
    • Stealth look helps not to lure burglars.
  • Suction preferred to stickers.

Available options

• Garmin
  • x View via Wifi (direct b/w device and cellphone) seems slow. No possible to directly available wifi.
• Vantrue S1 4K
  • x No wireless I/F
  • o No monitor
• Redtiger 4K
  • ? Wifi but only connect to cellphone.
• VIOFO A129 Pro Duo 4K
  • ? Already available in 2019.
• VIOFO T130 Uber 3 Channel Dash Cam, Built in WIFI GPS, 2K Three way Car Dash Camera
  • o Released in 2021
  • x Not 4K

No a single best option is found today.

Ref.

• Legal concerns with dashcams (cnet.com)

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Went with BlackVue DR590X-2CH with 64GB microSD Card | Full HD Wi-Fi Dashcam. It's a model released back in 2020, not a cutting edge product. But I like the slim body withOUT monitor. I had to compromise the quality to full HD, not 4K, as the price range of legit 4K products jump up to $450+, which is too much for now for me.