Is the Blackvue DR650GW outdated?

[Emt1581]

Last year around this time I was looking at a Blackvue DR650GW- 2 channel system for the 2016 GT w/PP I was planning to purchase which never happened. Now that I'm working out the final details with the dealer for a 2017 GT w/PP, I'm doing research again.

Has much changed in a year dash-cam-wise?

Is the Blackvue now outdated and if so, what is the more desirable makes/models of dash cams?

Thanks

-Emt1581

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[wireeater]

It records video, how can it really become outdated. It does exactly what it could do when you were originally looking at it and liked it.

 

[Emt1581]

It records video, how can it really become outdated. It does exactly what it could do when you were originally looking at it and liked it.

I guess the same could be said for those 1980's camcorders that took full-sized VHS tapes right? addle:

-Emt1581

 

[Kenny_S550GT]

If you think that the blackview is outdated, you could always go this route


Lol

 

[Emt1581]

That's the VHS camcorder I referenced in my last post.

-Emt1581

 

[Omega]

And it was on tnt bleeding edge at the time

 

[ahl395]

I was looking at the DR650GW, I ended up going with the Thinkware F770.

Similar price, better video quality and color, I believe the GPS is more reliable. Blackvue's GPS can take years to get a lock. It also offers a rear cam, and has a smartphone app available. I also liked Thinkware's parking mode better as I need the camera to record while the car is off.

You can find some more info and good comparisons between the two cameras with a google search. F770 was a better camera IMO.

 

[krazieboy]

I was looking at the DR650GW, I ended up going with the Thinkware F770.

Similar price, better video quality and color, I believe the GPS is more reliable. Blackvue's GPS can take years to get a lock. It also offers a rear cam, and has a smartphone app available. I also liked Thinkware's parking mode better as I need the camera to record while the car is off.

You can find some more info and good comparisons between the two cameras with a google search. F770 was a better camera IMO.

The newer DR650S drops down in price at times to below 300. Ive seen both 650 drop to $270 before... never seen a f770 come close to that price. what did you pay for yours? The 770 is a nice model however.

 

[ahl395]

The newer DR650S drops down in price at times to below 300. Ive seen both 650 drop to $270 before... never seen a f770 come close to that price. what did you pay for yours? The 770 is a nice model however.

F770 Front is $279
F770 Dual is $389

DR650GW Front is $239
DR650GW Dual is $277
DR650S Dual is $369

Just pulled the prices off Amazon real quick, different memory sizes between some of them so its not a pure apples to apples comparison, but the prices are similar between the 2 cameras. For the small increase I'd say the F770 is worth it. I paid $279 for a front only F770.

 

[krazieboy]

I paid 269 for my girl's DR650s shipped. Just pointing out that prices drop real good on that model.

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