Long time follower - first time poster :)
This looks like a pretty good deal for the current top-of-the-line Garmin dashcam. Haven't been able to find cheaper elsewhere recently.
Key features: 1440p recording, 180 degree camera lens, compact size (doesn't come with Micro SD card).
If you're after a micro SD card, apparently the Samsung Endurance Pro 64GB is well suited.
$30 off $300+ spend for You and Your Friend.
Lithium battery or capacitor?
Lith Batt https://buy.garmin.com/en-AU/AU/p/661787#specs
reviews not great: https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/garmin-dash-cam-55
Operating temp -20 to 55oC
Do like the features though
DASH CAM AUTO SYNC yes (up to 4 cameras)
MOBILE APP TO REVIEW FOOTAGE yes (Garmin Drive™ app)
CAMERA-ASSISTED FEATURES FOR FORWARD COLLISION WARNINGS, LANE DEPARTURE WARNINGS, "GO" ALERT AND GARMIN REAL VISION
Just noticed I posted a generic review link for Garmin dash cams above. Still… shows Garmin aren't terrific.
Here's a detailed review of the 66W 'features' though https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/garmin-dash-cam-66….
@UFO: I’ve used a Garmin Dashcam for almost 2 years now. Absolutely no issues at all. Good quality picture and easy wifi access.
I can' think of how a magnetic mount would work. I either have glass (I use suction mount) or there is upholstery (not magnetic).
I have an older Garmin which is also a magnetic mount. There's a small magnetic disk which has a 3m adhesive pad which you stick to the windscreen. The camera has an arm on a ball and socket to which it attaches over the magnetic disk. Here's a video of how it attaches https://youtu.be/rKueP1HYdg8?t=39
UFO, there are some great reviews for these Dashcams out there, binkered? https://www.t3.com/au/reviews/garmin-dash-cam-66w-review
A dashcam review with zero photos or videos from the device. Uh huh.
I looked at some video clips on YouTube and it's fine but you can certainly do better for $300
All those kind of reviews are likely bought and paid for. When there's no in depth detail to see the real faults and positives it's a pointless review
Friend has this model, even though it has a wide 180 viewing angle. The sides of the frame are all skewed and warped, so wider is not better. Picture quality is good but seems to blur easier than other models I've seen. Movements from car and road bumps etc means less detail trying to get info from cars or objects. Could be the mounting? But seems to be the motion is just average on this.
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Is 66W loud enough though?