Thinkware
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Lineup profile (13 documented models): Starvis 2 on 4, capacitor-powered 12, front+rear or more 11, parking mode 12. Undocumented specs are not counted.
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It's $300 but 4K quality and does a really good job with reading the plates.
Thinkware U3000 has a radar module that greatly extends parking mode.
Thinkware. I’ve owned multiple units and they all work flawlessly.
I just got a Thinkware u3000 that should check all these boxes.
outstanding video quality and in parking mode would last weeks.
I would recommend the Thinkware U3000 based on my research.
I have the THINKWARE U3000 front and read. It works great.
I’m about to get a 2-channel (front/rear) Thinkware U3000.
I’ve have great success with Thinkware and Blackvue.
which has both front and rear facing cameras.
I’ve had good luck with Thinkware products.
I just ordered the thinkware u1000 today
Thinkware is the best for parking mode.
I had it for 8yrs no issues so far.
Really can’t complain about them.
I like my Thinkware Q200.
4K front / 2k rear.
It's hardwired and I mostly forget it's there. However, it'd very app reliant and has some annoying quirks. But it'd EXTREMELY reliable.
I just got a think ware q200 from blackboxmycar.com, it took an afternoon to install myself. Super happy with it.
I’m looking into the Thinkware U3000 as it the same manufacturer who make the BMW Adance Eye.
I have a Thinkware 3000 and Powercell 8 external battery pack set up and it works great.
Physically I like it, it’s small and fits right under my rear view. Picture is great.
Thinkware and Blackvue cams are set and forget and seem to meet your expectations.
For my race car I use a Thinkware F770 front and rear hardwired for parking mode
At that price point a Thinkware Q200 dual channel is likely your best option.
I’ve a BMW branded one and it’s made by Thinkware, it’s decent quality too.
I have a thinkware with a front and back camera and I really like it.
Thinkware and Viofo are my two favorite brands. Premium and budget.
Thinkware and Blackvue are the two brands I recommend to people.
The more basic Q200 can last over a day with certain settings.
I settled on a Thinkware (rec’d for hot climates) Q200.
Thinkware is going to be your best brand for Canada.
Thinkware Q200, Blackvue DR770x or the box version.
Good night vision, parking more with motion sense.
Thinkware q200 is a decent budget cam for Europe.
I’d say the F70 Pro is a good all around camera.
I've been pretty happy with my Thinkware Q200.
they announced new dashcam ARC Bundle.
I have Thinkware dashcams in my cars.
Best dash cam in the 300 CAD range.
I recommend Thinkware brand.
with an ODB2 power cable.
It's good quality video.
It's all plug and play.
Thinkware U3000.
Thinkware.
Thinkware.
What I have (Thinkware F800 pro) is overkill, and I don't recommend it - especially for any modern car with crash-safety and red-light stuff.
Every Thinkware camera makes some kind of sound at boot-up.
Avoid Thinkware. They believe that an $800 dashcam failing under 3 years is perfectly acceptable.