Roadhawk in-car camera GPS and black box system

pushandpull · Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 10:52 pm Post subject:

Didn't realise you could record your voice onto it - must have missed that bit - yes that could be useful.
Not being picky about this by the way. I like the gadget and am just trying to find some way of justifying getting one!
If they were cheaper then another one for the rear would be handy!
Anyway, will look forward to your review.

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Darren · Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 11:03 pm Post subject:

Can't help with justifying the cost but have a read of the final review when it's ready and we can discuss it in more detail then.
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HairyDJ · Lifetime Member Joined: Oct 26, 2007 Posts: 9

I've always fancied a bit of kit like this since seeing similar in use in USA cop shows where insurance companies required installation for their "regular" customers.

As a tall chap, I hate anything at all in my eyeline / close to the top of the screen, but have fingers crossed for a favourable review. I'd also like to see some external piccies to get an idea of how at risk I might be for some yobbo with a brick who spots it and thinks it's worth smashing in to steal? Removable when unattended just means no space left in my pockets - already full of mobile phone and sat-nav :roll:

Much as I'd love my evidence to be used against some idiot who runs into me, I'm not so keen on the idea of his defence team being able to take a snoop through my last few days of driving to try and spot the moment I spent at 71mph on a clear motorway - trying to show I'm other than a perfect driver :oops: There are some pretty horrible rules on disclosure if you start to produce extracts of evidence to prove your point without disclosing anything that might aid the opposition!

Still likely to go onto my Christmas list though :wink:

DennisN · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 12:45 am Post subject:

It's on my birthday list (sooner than Christmas!), just pending the review. If you don't trash it, I'll have one.

Please answer the question as to whether it'll work hand held too.

I noted conflicting information about SD card capacities. The Roadhawk site says 512Mb to 16GB SDHC, the shop place says ANY size card. Can you also try to see how much will go on what size card. Also, does it indicate how much card space has been taken up (or balance remaining). It seems to me a bit of marketing hype when they talk of 5 days on a 2GB card. I have some concerns as to how long it will record at 640x480, which seems a useful resolution - will it record say 12 hours? More? Or how many and what size cards to record my three week Grand Europe Holiday Driving Tour 2010? Maybe we could use it to record/log new speed cameras (video and GPS and Google Earth).
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Darren · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:31 am Post subject:

Darren · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:35 am Post subject:

66Mustang · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 9:57 am Post subject:

Is there any benefit such as reduced insurance premiums for having such a device - it could afterall show that the user was driving like a twit and would therefore make you modify your driving accordingly?

Darren · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:24 am Post subject:

DennisN · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 11:28 am Post subject:

Thanks Darren, I recognised that it records in a loop, which is why I was interested in seeing if it has a full/empty indicator - I would envisage if I wanted to record all day, I'd shove another SDHC card in when one got full, to avoid the overwrite.

As for handheld recording, I note it comes with a 5 metre cable, so I fancy it could well be used close outside if you are prepared to suffer a permanently snaking cable inside the vehicle.

Try not to do a trash review - I think I really want one!

As for theft of permanent fixture, how about a nice little sign on the screen above it saying "Warning, CCTV"? Laughing

Just a thought - not much use in bad weather with rain/snow on the screen - maybe better mounted within the wiper arc?
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Darren · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 11:32 am Post subject:

welshdragon69 · Occasional Visitor Joined: May 16, 2009 Posts: 1

The traffic cops would love to stop you and take a look at this, imagine!! you dodged the road side cash collectors only to be nicked by PC plod in his jam sandwich!!

MaFt · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 12:11 pm Post subject:

i presume they would have to have reason to search the vehicle? likewise they could also nab your satnav and see if it logs speed etc as well as your mobile to check if you have been using it etc...

to be honest, i seriously doubt they would!

MaFt

MikeB · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:01 pm Post subject:

Skippy · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 12:50 am Post subject:

A very interesting system and it looks pretty slick. Ideal for those camera spotting trips, guys! No more making multiple passes at a site to get the location accurate - just review the video afterwards. Smile

However, I've got serious privacy concerns about this gadget. The police would certainly take it away to be used as evidence if you were stopped for a serious driving offence or involved in a major crash. It's not a nice thought but you can't count on being able to destroy or selectively present the evidence after a serious crash.... Sad

It's a two edged sword if the evidence isn't in your favour.
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