5 car Recorders put to test! Check the performances

[Kenney]

I have conducted numerous road test on 5 models - comparing night clarity, day clarity, recording hours, viewing angle versus what is claimed on the product packaging...

 

If you wanna know how they fare, please visit following URL:-

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQCCNfHKRR0...mp;feature=plcp

 

My conclusion is:-

- IR LEDs for night clarity is useless

- many specifications are over-stated.e.g. viewing angle, G-sensor, HD quality, etc

- HD quality does not equal to clarity. You may get lousy clarity with a BiG file which shortens your recording time.

- There are many objects cannot be seen on a lousy night recording clip.

 

Watch to believe... The choice is yours!

 

 

[Ahrex]

very detailed comparison.. where to get the dvr that u rec and at what price?

[Fcw75]

ViGi the best?

[macrosszero]

How come other than the ViGi, the other brands are not named?

[Fcw75]

Maybe because he is selling it.

 

I googled Vigi and a a link show that a person called Kenney is selling it....hmmmm...

 

http://techielobang.com/blog/2010/04/15/vi...h-video-within/

Edited December 14, 2011 by Fcw75

[Poper]

  On 12/14/2011 at 4:04 PM, Fcw75 said:

Maybe because he is selling it.

 

I googled Vigi and a a link show that a person called Kenney is selling it....hmmmm...

 

http://techielobang.com/blog/2010/04/15/vi...h-video-within/

 

I bet my last dollar that he is selling it... 1st model states MTDR920 while the rest is anonymous MIC1 - 4..

 

Ma chiam like Ma ma lemon vs the other dish detergent..

 

Therefore, objective of test should be "to increase sales" through comparison.. It's ok to sell on Youtube but don't hide the agenda until like that..

[Kenney]

haha..

 

Many thanks for your responses. I loved them all.

 

(1) @ Poper, FCW75 - Yes! You are correct. My company is distributing ViGi Vehicle Video Recorders.

However, this report was done in the position as a expert user. All tests are conducted in a professional manner.

Objective is simple - share the information correctly and eradicate the myths about IR-LEDS and MIC paper marketing e.g. cheap HD resolution options, over-stated viewing angle.

 

(2) @ macrosszero - I can't put in other brands for the test. 2 simple reasons:-

- first, no one would loan me their sets for test.

- Second, I could get myself in legal trouble if I list any brands into the comparison, except my own and "Brandless" OEM supply.

 

(3) @ Ahrex - I do not know how much the MIC models are retailing for... what i know is MIC#2 is the most expensive among all and MIC#4 is the cheapest. I loan them from a close friend.

 

Hope the above clears the air.

 

Cheers!

Kenney - The guru in Vehicle Video Recorders ; )

 

 

[Nf0rc3r]

The moment i see the comparison chart i straight away know its self advertisement lol..

At first thought its some great 3rd party review and comparison..

Edited December 14, 2011 by Nf0rc3r

[Kenney]

  On 12/14/2011 at 4:45 PM, Nf0rc3r said:

The moment i see the comparison chart i straight away know its self advertisement lol..

At first thought its some great 3rd party review and comparison..

 

@Nf0rc3r - Yes. It is not 3rd party review. However, I dun think there is any 3rd party could do a VVR review for now.

 

Like I have explained, I wrote the comparison report as a expert user (not as a seller) - becoz I handled VVRs almost every day in the past 3 years. Hence, I have accumulated a wealth of VVR knowledge.

 

Nevertheless, if you could help me obtaining the permission to write (and compare) on another brand/model. Please let me do it.

Thanks : )

Edited December 14, 2011 by Kenney

[Poper]

  On 12/14/2011 at 4:41 PM, Kenney said:

(1) @ Poper, FCW75 - Yes! You are correct. My company is distributing ViGi Vehicle Video Recorders.

However, this report was done in the position as a expert user. All tests are conducted in a professional manner.

Objective is simple - share the information correctly and eradicate the myths about IR-LEDS and MIC paper marketing e.g. cheap HD resolution options, over-stated viewing angle.

 

I would loved to see a "crash of the Titans" between ViGi and other hot brands available locally though.. Anyway, at least one thing I learn from your clip - Cheap china brand (i assumed) really CMI..

[Kenney]

btw,

 

i dun see any reason why anyone should discount the information.

 

If anyone have doubts about the material, please feel free to let me know.

I will be glad to let you view the actual recording clips of all the models mentioned in the document.

 

I can spare time for that. However, I need that person to mention what he sees during the session.

[Kenney]

  On 12/14/2011 at 4:57 PM, Poper said:

I would loved to see a "crash of the Titans" between ViGi and other hot brands available locally though.. Anyway, at least one thing I learn from your clip - Cheap china brand (i assumed) really CMI..

 

@Poper - this task is really challenging and sensitive for any brands to do it (for other rival brands)

It would be the best if a neutral motoring-related media owner could do it.

 

 

[Aeromania]

Nah! For those who want to buy. Recommended retail price stated at the webby is Sa Ba Sa Zap Gao Kor ($339). Anything higher please tell the retailer go f spider i think? lol

 

http://www.vigidrive.com/wheretopurchase.html

[Caravan]

You guys should try the papago, available at 4th or 5th level sim lim sq. Got to see it to believe it. Very sharp and clear, good even in the night. They play out the video on a lcd tv/monitor so you really see how good it compares to those normal china ones.

[macrosszero]

Its a review of video recorders and all that the clip shows are still screen grabs.

 

老黄卖瓜，自卖自夸 (praising what you sell)

[Adrianli]

Hi,

 

U putting ur product against these lower rated car cam??? Why not put it up against the best, since pricing is among the best too. The ones u compare with are available at less than USD 50 from Dealextreme or Aliexpress.

 

The first from the right, I have that too.

 

[Khimwoon]

haiz sold my car laio... no more use for all these gadget

[Adrianli]

  On 12/15/2011 at 1:08 AM, Khimwoon said:

haiz sold my car laio... no more use for all these gadget

 

Can put it at ur window n monitor traffic 24/7.

 

I put one cam in front of my fish tank 24/7. Record then when overseas, playback on my laptop. Can see my fish swimming ard even when I am not ard. It calms the nerves.