Nextbase DUO HD – Full 1080p Front and Back Dual Lens DVR In-Car Dash Camera - 140° Viewing Angle – WiFi and GPS

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Installing the camera is simple enough thanks to the sturdy suction mount, which shouldn’t come loose even in the event of a minor accident. Once the camera is in place it needs to be adjusted so the wide angle lens points forward and the zoom lens points rearward – these are clearly marked to make life easier. If the Dash Cam does not appear as a drive on your PC, please press the reset button on the underside of your dash cam and try all the USB ports on your computer. If the Dash Cam does not appear as a drive on your PC, please press the reset button on the underside of your Dash Cam and try all the USB ports on your computer. On the dash cam's screen you'll see a menu of 3 options. Please select 'Mass Storage' on the Dash Cam screen and then OK so that only that displays on the screen. Plug your Dash Cam in. Ensure the cable is plugged directly into the dash cam and NOT via the mount.

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On the Dash Cam's screen you'll see a menu of 3 options. Please select 'Mass Storage' on the Dash Cam screen and then OK so that only that displays on the screen. Take your Dash Cam inside and plug it into mains power or a computer using the Nextbase provided USB cable. The Kenwood has none of the extras such as the Thinkware’s speed-camera locator or the Nextbase’s Alexa voice activation, but if these aren’t essential and you don’t mind a drop in image quality at the front, the Kenwood is astonishing value for money. This footage can then be plugged into some desktop computer software, compatible with both Mac and Windows, which shows GPS location plotted on a map, G-forces, speeds and other useful information. That’s very handy in the event of an accident, since you can give the insurers some hard data to prove who was at fault. What’s it like?Remove any rear Cameras or SD cards and press the reset button on the underside of the Dash Cam. Then turn the Dash Cam on. Please turn Parking Mode off and turn Screen Saver off as these could interfere with the test results. The U1000 does without a display screen, relying instead on a smartphone app, polite- sounding voice synthesiser and a series of lights to control it. It also comes as standard with a hard-wire kit, which is neater and easier to use than a 12V plug, but bear in mind you may need to get the system professionally fitted, which will add to the overall cost. It’s unable to provide the almost-forensic detail of a 4K camera like the VIOFO, but the 422GW’s ease of use and value for money means it’s still one of our favourite dash cams.

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Unplug the power cable, turn the Dash Cam on and time how long the Dash Cam stays on for. The time it takes for the battery to drain will help us identify the root cause The F200 comes with separate front and rear cameras, mounted on the respective screens with tape. The front camera records in 1080p at 30 frames per second, while the rear unit works at a lower 720p quality. We captured a good amount of detail with the front camera; it adjusted for exposure well and we could read licence plates and road signs easily.If you want a basic dash camera then there are simpler, cheaper alternatives like excellent Nextbase 402G, but if you need record what is happening both in front and behind of your car then the Duo is ideal. It’s far more user-friendly and much less fiddly than setting up two separate cameras.

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The Gator’s two cameras are both slim and discreet, and the cable for the rear cam is thinner than usual, so it’s comparatively easy to place discreetly in cars with smaller glass areas. Connection and set-up are easy, and there’s a choice of suction or adhesive mounts, but the five-metre rear-camera cable was only just long enough on our Discovery; rivals come with eight metres. We have two types of mounts available; a suction cup or an adhesive mount. The adhesive mount is considerably more durable and less prone to breakage. Please remember that after this test your Dash Cam will once again need charging as the battery will be flat. Although the footage taken in the dark was decent, the daytime video from the front camera was only marginally better than the cheaper Kenwood’s, while the rear camera footage was the least clear in this test.

Then the Dash Cam will be visible as a removable drive on your computer. If you go into My Computer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) you will be able to see the Dash Cam listed as a drive, usually called NEXTBASE.