Blackbox DVR/Dashcam

**oj88** · May 7th, 2012 03:03 PM

A few weeks ago, a truck backed into my car, damaging the front bumper and LTO plate+plate cover. The damage is relatively superficial but it did required "hot-pressing" the dented portion of the bumper and repainting. This has all been fixed.

Anyway, this got me thinking of "what if" scenarios. If it weren't for the bystanders, nobody could've witnessed what happened and the truck driver could've easily claimed that I hit him and I would've not been able to claim for damages. I've seen this happen on Youtube and many times a dashcam can pretty much give a definitive account of different traffic incidents and altercations for purposes of proving that you're NOT in the wrong, as the case may be.

This prompted me to install one. The model I got has two cameras and a built-in GPS (for recording speed, direction of travel, and the ability to view recorded videos in-synced with Google Maps later). It also has a 3D G-meter (X, Y, & Z). Not sure yet how the latter can be helpful other than to measure the amount of forces involved in an accident.

Pics!

The Blackbox's white box packaging:

The Blackbox (well, it's painted silver in front):

The GPS antennas for my existing HU's navigation unit (left) and the blackbox (right):

External view:

Driver's view:

Playback sample capture (Sorry for the censor. Shy ako.. lol):

All wires are tucked into the roof lining and practically 98% hidden from view. I like my installs to be as clean as possible.

And to those thinking kinky thoughts.... Nope, I'm very much happily married and the possibility of a scandal video ever happening is very remote.

But I do reserve the right turn it off, if necessary. :naughty2:

**foresterx** · May 7th, 2012 03:05 PM

How much was it?

**renzo_d10** · May 7th, 2012 03:21 PM

^ Mura na, ah.

**oj88** · May 7th, 2012 03:18 PM

^ Oh yeah, forgot to mention. I got it in HK for 600HKD (about PHP 3.3k). It is available on Sulit for around PHP 4.5k.

**foresterx** · May 8th, 2012 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by oj88

^ Oh yeah, forgot to mention. I got it in HK for 600HKD (about PHP 3.3k). It is available on Sulit for around PHP 4.5k.

1 seller lang nakita ko sa sulit 4,750 ang price kaso walang feedback at 5-7days daw kasi mang gagaling pa sa hongkong ang unit kaya pag bayad mo ng full mag aantay ka pa. medyo alanganin para sa akin yung ganon transaction. anyway tita ko naman parati pumupunta ng HK i just hope pumunta pa siya ulit this year. meron kasi ako ngayon galing cd-r king but i'm not satisfied with it.

**Verbl Kint** · June 25th, 2012 03:33 PM

I'm tempted to get this kasi HD na raw:

http://www.**************/index.php/...OS+Sensor+HDMI

**crazy_boy** · July 1st, 2012 01:39 AM

i also bought one here in Taiwan.

Full HD na. a bit more expensive than the x3000

sample video from youtube.

**Ginnova** · July 1st, 2012 08:53 AM

CB , ang linaw ng kuha kahit gabi.

magkano yung ganito

**crazy_boy** · July 1st, 2012 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by Ginnova

CB , ang linaw ng kuha kahit gabi.

magkano yung ganito

ginnova, 2 models siya e, yung sa akin, walang G-sensors para mas mura. and wala din GPS. hindi uso sa taiwan yung may GPS e.
yung price, 4800NT for the unit + 900NT for the 32GB SDHC card. mas mahal pero ok na para sa akin. kasi Full HD na hehe

rate is around 1.42peso = 1NT

**rmpmla** · February 13th, 2013 10:51 PM

for those interested on cheap X3000 DVR, you can find it in Aliexpress.

I ordered 1 unit for US$51.19 with free shipping via China post. Medyo me katagalan nga lang ang arrival ( usually 30 ~ 45 days ).

Will update my post once i receive the item.