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G1WH 2.7 Inch Car DashCam 1080P HD /140° Wide Angle Lens/US $39.99 Delivered @ Gearbest

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G1WH 2.7 Inch Car DashCam 1080P HD /140° Wide Angle Lens/US $39.99 Delivered @ Gearbest
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Associated247thesteven on 09/06/2014 - 17:20 gearbest.com (1161 clicks)
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OZCARDVRG1WHDVR

This is the lowest I've seen this camera for. Has great reviews: http://dashcamtalk.com/g1w/
This is the updated 2014 model with 140° viewing range, compared to the 2013 G1W with 120° viewing range

Main Features:

2.7 inch high resolution LCD screen, can watching while shooting
full HD high-definition resolution
140 degree super wide-angle lens
Advanced H.264 photography compression technology
Supports motion detection function, HDMI output
4X digital zoom, scope from 12cm to infinity
Support TF card, up to 32GB(not included)
Seamless loop-cycle recording function, G-Sensor function

In order to use the coupon you need to make an account with Gearbest first.

Alternative G1W-C Capacitor Model (US $41.99):

https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/163009 (This has 120° viewing range & does not run on batteries)

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  • ranma241 on 09/06/2014 - 19:18
    +1

    I have just got 2 of these unit. Let hope its better Uniden iG Cam

    • Associated247thesteven @ GearBest on 09/06/2014 - 19:42
      +1

      Yeah I ordered one too, these are very good value for money from all the reviews I've read!

  • delfredo on 09/06/2014 - 19:56

    Does the suction last after a few months under direct sunlight?

    • Associated247thesteven @ GearBest on 09/06/2014 - 21:02

      There have been no complaints about the suction mount failing

      • Gnostikos on 10/06/2014 - 12:32

        Uhhh… no. There have. It's a fairly common complaint with all dash cams that use suction cup mounts.

    • WazzaP on 09/06/2014 - 22:50

      Depends where you put it - if it's on a completely clear bit of windscreen then it should be fine, but if you put it on the dot matrix section (which is usually all around the mirror, so if you wanted to somewhat hide the camera) then it's a crap shoot - have heard of more people (myself included) not being able to get them to stick here than those that have had success.

      The camera itself is great though.

  • systmworks on 09/06/2014 - 22:03
    -1

    It was posted (in comments, not OP) in link below for $41.79 from GearBest using coupon EG0479601

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/145961

    • Associated247thesteven @ GearBest on 09/06/2014 - 22:34

      That's correct, but that is in US dollars. US$41.79 -> AUD$47.47 (change the currency on the top right). This one is AUD$45.42. A saving of $2.05. Enough to buy $2 hungry jacks whooper

  • moonwalk on 09/06/2014 - 23:15

    better than blackvue?

    • camcam on 10/06/2014 - 07:27
      +1

      I have one of these and yes, better than Blackvue IMO, especially the night time recording, Blackvue don't do so well with that. Have a read of dashcamtalk, it's a great site.

  • jdogg on 10/06/2014 - 00:14

    Can anyone reccommend something similar to this but with the capability to plug a reversing camera into it?

    • Steptoe on 11/06/2014 - 11:10
      -2

      Purchase Quantity 2

  • freddyc on 10/06/2014 - 10:35
    +1

    Thanks, ordered one!

  • donga100 on 10/06/2014 - 13:06
    +1

    I have an almost identical cam (120 degrees instead of 140) and it's great. No problem at all identifying number plates on the pc even when they are at a distance. Conveniently loops the recording so you don't need to delete old video to make more space. I get about 3 hours video loop (3 minute individual files) using a 32gb card. Switches itself off when the ignition switches off too. Well worth $45 just for the crazy stuff you see out on the roads and could potentially make insurance claims easier too.

    • WazzaP on 10/06/2014 - 19:10
      +2

      Looks like a rebranded G1W (Non -H model) so very close to identical. Seems strange that you get 3hrs video on a 32gb card, the -H is the same resolution/quality etc but I get around 5hrs on a 32gb card (as do most others I've heard of with them). Maybe you have some locked files taking up extra space?

      • donga100 on 10/06/2014 - 19:21

        I haven't really looked into it too much to be honest. I probably do have some locked files because I've pressed that button a couple of times but then not removed the files.

  • zeomega on 11/06/2014 - 13:21

    http://forum.dashcamtalk.com/threads/my-fake-g1w-of-ebay-%C2…

    Careful of fake ones. I got a fake one before and disputed to get back my $$.

    • Store Repgearbest @ GearBest on 11/06/2014 - 19:07
      +2

      Dear All,

      We noticed that some users are suspecting with this Car DVR, we understand your concerns to a new store, but we can promise it can't be fake definitely since we have confirmed with the supplier.

      Regarding for this issue, we are going to open up a video review activity for those who are interested in.

      This is a fantastic way to build up the Gearbest and OZ communities and we sincerely think this kind of action should be encouraged, supported and rewarded. To show just how much it means to us, we will send FREE http://www.gearbest.com/memory-cards/pp_2383.html to reviewers as a tiny thank you gift in return.

      There are no special rules for this activity, the only key requirement is that you have purchased this Car DVR from Gearbest.

      1. Simply post your youtube/blog review link in this thread
      2. We will verify the link to ensure it is genuine and useful for other users
      3. Once everything checks out, we will PM the reviewer for their gearbest details so we can send free memory-cards to reviewers(we hope you don’t mind receiving communication in this way)
      4. If someone prove this is fake, we will refund right away.

      Please bear in mind that we are not doing this as a deliberate promotion to sell you a specific product or service. We want to give back and say a heartfelt thank you.

      We sincerely hope you can share your reviews here, so that more people in both community can benefit from your shopping experience.

      Thank you once again to everybody for their continued support and interest. It really means so much to us.

      Gearbest.com

      • delfredo on 11/06/2014 - 19:45

        Thanks. By the way, what's the estimated turnaround time for delivery of G1WH? I placed my order a few days ago.

        • Store Repgearbest @ GearBest on 12/06/2014 - 11:40

          Dear delfredo,
          Thank you very much for your recent message.
          We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience that may have been caused.
          I have checked the stock availability and I’m extremely pleased to inform you that the items you have ordered are in stock, Could you pls offer us your order number, so we can check the order status for you.
          For the shipping time, It will generally take approximately 15 to 45 business days for shipping to destinations.
          If there are any additional problems or further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to assist you.
          Best Regards
          Gearbest

  • [Deactivated] on 12/06/2014 - 11:19
    +1

    hmm…considering the cheapest I have seen on China's fleebay equivalent site selling for 290 RMB (approx. $50 AUD), this is a bargain.

    I will order one today!

  • [Deactivated] on 12/06/2014 - 11:23
    +1

    and by paypal, it is $44.17 today…that's a saving of approx. 4 x 30c cones… :)

    Winning!

  • chartparker on 16/06/2014 - 12:23

    Thanks OP, bought 4 for all the cars in the family :D

  • kodoq on 16/06/2014 - 14:31

    Anyone got their order shipped yet? Almost a week since I order still in processing. Going to cancel the order soon.

    • chartparker on 18/06/2014 - 14:08

      Nope. Still waiting on mine too

    • Store Repgearbest @ GearBest on 18/06/2014 - 21:27

      Hi,@kodoq,@nytrojen,

      Thank you for your message.
      We can send your order out in two days, thank you for your patience!

      Best regards
      Gearbest Customer Service

    • delfredo on 18/06/2014 - 22:01

      Same here. Ordered on 6th June and it's still processing today on 18th June. What's the point of telling us all that the item is in stock and yet we have to wait weeks for the order to be processed?

  • eatwell365 on 21/06/2014 - 00:17
    +1

    Bought two - now I get worried after reading this forum discussion.
    Hope all can be sorted.

    • qtvinsta on 21/06/2014 - 12:38
      +1

      was about to buy one of these but thanks to your post, i think i will past!
      thanks for the heads up!

  • flagger on 26/06/2014 - 17:25

    Already have one (ordered from ebay), so decided to get a 2nd for the back window. Ordered last week, took 7 calendar days dispatch. Apparently dispatched from Singapore. The other thread makes me nervous though. At least I paid with PayPal so I can file a dispute if needs be.

    As for the camera itself, they are pretty good. Especially for the price. Only thing is a lot of the G1W-H's seem to have poor microphones. My current G1W-H has very low microphone volume, but can be remedied by boosting the volume when transcoding clips.

    My final price was ~$44AUD

    • flagger on 08/07/2014 - 11:51
      +1

      Mine arrived today with the free shipping option. That's 24 calendar days, shipped with SingPost.

      • flagger on 08/07/2014 - 21:45

        Confirmed, it is a genuine G1WH. In fact the microphone on this one is much better than the first one I got off ebay. Seems to be a lottery in regards to microphone. Anyway, they both record to mov files and they both were flashable with other firmwares that are based on the the hardware. Thumbs up for the price/performance ratio. It can't be beat at the moment.

  • chartparker on 26/06/2014 - 19:15

    Mine arrived today, but I opted for the expedited shipping.

    • WazzaP on 26/06/2014 - 19:29

      When did you order? I ordered on the 15th and picked them up from the post office today (attempted delivery yesterday), this is without expedited shipping.

      Also for anyone wondering if they're fake - I compared the files (file type, quality, bitrate etc) to another G1WH I'd bought previously and they're exactly the same - the fakes generally have a tell e.g. they're AVI instead of MOV files, or not 1920x1080 resolution etc, so I'd say that they're legit.

      • chartparker on 27/06/2014 - 08:18

        The video quality on mine seem a lot worse than the G1W I bought off ebay. There's a lot more artifacting, especially at night, and any light sources are crunched into blobs of light with hard edges.

        I ordered mine on the 16th

        • WazzaP on 28/06/2014 - 13:11

          Do you have an example video you could chuck on youtube? I just compared one of my Gearbest cameras to the foxoffer one and both are nice and clear, no artifacting etc, only problem with the gearbest one is the sound quality isn't as good. I've only tested the gearbest one during the day though.

        • delfredo on 29/06/2014 - 17:28

          Why is sound recording important? Doesn't it just capture the sound inside the car (driver/passengers talking or radio/CD music)?

        • donga100 on 29/06/2014 - 21:35

          Yes, that's right. I personally have the sound muted.

        • WazzaP on 29/06/2014 - 22:58

          Could be used as extra backup/proof eg if you're in an accident and someone says you weren't indicating and you can hear the indicator relay on the recording it proves them wrong. Plus the camera won't always catch a number plate that you can - at night most plates are too over exposed to read clearly from the camera but you can read them - so if you're in an accident you can speak the number plate in case the camera doesn't get it.

          I keep the sound recording on, and if I ever upload a video/have to use one to prove something I can just use movie maker or something else to kill off the audio.

        • delfredo on 30/06/2014 - 11:45

          Just as you can use a movie maker or something to add the signal relay audio if you need it. I doubt audio can be used as evidence.

        • WazzaP on 30/06/2014 - 18:14

          If it's serious enough that someone is going to try to prove that the video/audio has been altered to have it dismissed as evidence, then you'd be stupid to modify it at all. If it's just an insurance investigation and the other party says you weren't indicating but the audio sounds like you were, they're not likely to look into it any further - it will help you.

          All in all, if you want to turn the audio off then you can do so quite easily, but for me I see no harm in leaving it turned on, and muting it only if I'm uploading a video to show someone - if I'm using the video in an insurance claim/to defend myself for some other reason, I'll be keeping the original unmodified videos and using these to help my case.

  • [Deactivated] on 30/06/2014 - 07:28

    I ordered mine on the 12 June, and it still hasn't arrived…I am from Melb by the way…

    I'll give it another couple of days before I start barking at Gearbest.

    • Store Repgearbest @ GearBest on 18/07/2014 - 15:30

      Dear siu_loong_bao,

      Thanks very much for your ordering with us. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience that may be caused.

      Could you please tell us your order number? We will check it.

      Thanks for your support.

      Best Regards

      Anna Wu

  • Associated247thesteven @ GearBest on 04/07/2014 - 16:49

    I received my item today. I'm in Brisbane though. Going to test it out tonight

  • freddyc on 04/07/2014 - 23:52
    +1

    I received mine today(in Brisbane), originally ordered on the 10th of June. (It actually arrived a day or two ago, but I had to pick it up from the post office).

  • Associated247thesteven @ GearBest on 05/07/2014 - 00:37

    Just went for a drive at night time and the quality is surprisingly good. Number plates were easy to read. Signage was easy too. Only downside I found was that the car charger interfered with my radio.

  • eatwell365 on 05/07/2014 - 16:59

    Received mine with few weeks. Good price. Will shop with them again,
    The video quality is much better than uniden iGo CAM300.

    Questions:
    1. Would you hide the dash cam when you park your car?
    It is not that expensice but not sure about car theft.

    2., does it need a warning sticker about recording device is in use?
    eg. letting the police know the conversation may be recorded during a stop by RBT.
    for legal reason.

    • WazzaP on 05/07/2014 - 18:29
      +2
      1. I don't bother hiding mine, it's not that visible from outside and I doubt anyone would break in to steal the camera - if anything it may put them off breaking in, if they think it could be recording all the time.
      2. Not a lawyer but I don't believe you need a warning sticker - if you want to use the footage/sound as evidence when you're stopped by the police then you would be best off telling them that you're recording the conversation (though I wouldn't specifically point out the camera, as they may then want to confiscate it for evidence, especially if you were pulled over for dangerous driving or similar)
  • eatwell365 on 07/07/2014 - 20:57

    Can anyone share some tips re this dashcam:
    1. how can the cam be fixed to the mount? It seems the cam is just slided into the grove loosely. Keep falling out when driving.
    2. when engine starts, instead of video picture, it starts on the wallpaper/screensaver page (ie the car). Unsure if it is recording.
    Thank you in advance.

    • donga100 on 07/07/2014 - 21:03
      +1

      I've been using it for a few months now. The mount fits tightly to the camera and I've never had it fall off. It was actually difficult to take it off when I wanted to. It always goes straight to the video screen when I start the car and has a recording symbol so you know it's on. I hardly ever need to touch any buttons on it now that it's set up.

  • eatwell365 on 07/07/2014 - 23:45

    Thank you donga100. Followed your comment. Solved the issues.
    1. Need to push quite a fair bit to lock in the groove. Better to lock cam to the mount before sucking it to the windscreen.
    2. Turn off 'auto power off'.

  • bluebluebird on 08/07/2014 - 20:30

    Anyone can upload pic of the box? Just want to verify of the generic box is ok or not … and not imitation item.

    Thanks

    • flagger on 08/07/2014 - 22:02
      +1

      http://imgur.com/a/iGZ29

      Both boxes. The one on the left is from Gearbest, the one on the right is from a reputable ebay seller. Both had the same hardware and the cameras looked identical. However the boxes are slightly different as you can see. I have heard the G1WH's are made in multiple factories, which probably explains why the boxes are different.

  • JSQUARED on 14/07/2014 - 18:52
    +1

    There's also a different mount if you don't want to use the suction cup mount:
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/331253415008

    • eatwell365 on 16/07/2014 - 05:16

      Good idea. Prefer it hidden behind the sun visor.
      Bought two. One always maintains on the 'car' wallpaper screen, instead of video on screen, once the key ignition is turned on. I need to press the on/off switch, off then back on to start the video recordning.
      Anyone has the same issue? Unsure if the dashcam is faulty, or it is the setup.

  • bluebluebird on 20/07/2014 - 21:39

    What is the general best settings to set? I have a 32gb card and do not do lots of driving during weekdays.

    • delfredo on 21/07/2014 - 15:10
      +2

      I'd say leave it at 1080p (I suspect this is at 30fps). In my opinion, the ability to zoom in/magnify with clarity is more important than having a smooth video (eg. 60fps on 720p). I also don't see any need to have such long recording as I use it only to capture any accident that may eventuate, not to record my journey, hence no need to downgrade to 720p.

      • bluebluebird on 28/07/2014 - 20:16

        Thanks

        How does the flash work? Can i switch it off esp. at night …

  • JSQUARED on 28/07/2014 - 15:09

    G1W-C has dropped to US $41.99 with coupon code GBG1W
    http://www.gearbest.com/car-dvr/pp_67201.html

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