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Car accidents are often a case of “he said, she said.” But with a dash cam, you can prove who was at fault. They allow you capture evidence of dangerous drivers, so you can report them to authorities and get them off the roads. 5 reasons you need a dash cam

Dash cams are an essential accessory for your vehicle – they could save you heaps on insurance claims, or just make road trips more fun.The Navman MiVue Pro 4K will capture everything in stunning Ultra HD resolution, and is jam-packed with other features for that “new car” feeling without the new car. Words Michael Irving WATCH THE ROAD WITH THE NAVMAN MIVUE PRO 4K DASH CAM

You can record a scenic drive or road trips. Should your car suffer damage while parked, you can see what happened and track down the culprit. They can provide peace of mind for parents that their teenager is comfortable behind the wheel when learning to drive.

footage can be stored on a 256GB card. The Super MP4 format protects against video file loss, and footage can be played back on Windows and Mac computers and laptops, iPhones, iPads, and Android devices. In the event of an accident, EZYSHARE will automatically transfer files to a connected phone, so you can review and share them quickly. Safety first The unit can provide visual and audio alerts to

It’s a low profile passenger The Navman MiVue Pro 4K tucks away discreetly near your rearview mirror, where it has a clear view of the road without blocking

your view. And the Dual Camera model includes a rear unit that attaches to the back window. Stunning clarity A dash cam isn’t much help if you can’t make out what’s going on in the video. The MiVue Pro 4K records in Ultra

help you stay safe. That includes if you’re drifting out of your lane, are getting too close to the car in front (or behind with the DC model), or if a car in front has moved on but you haven’t. The Navman software will also alert you to school zones, accident black spots, and red light and speed cameras. You’ll always have the latest info, as the software updates itself monthly. Parking mode With the optional Smart Box accessory, you can keep your car safe even when you’re not there. Parking mode will record video when the sensors detect motion, allowing you to record collisions or attempted break-ins.

Specs Unit: 75 x 55 x 30mm Camera: 4K resolution at 30 frames per second (fps) Field of view: 120° Large low-light sensor Screen: 2.7-inch LCD 32GB microSD storage Dual Camera (DC) model: Rear camera: 2K at 30 fps FOV: 135° 64GB microSD 8m cable

High Definition so you can see everything clearly, and the 30fps frame rate reduces motion blur – important for capturing fine details like number plates, even on fast moving cars. The large sensors let in more light, so you can see more even in darker settings. High Dynamic Range (HDR) recording balances out the dark and light parts of the image, so headlights or direct sunlight won’t blind the camera. Navman’s Image Quality Tuning can also adapt to sudden changes in brightness much faster than other dash cams, so you won’t be caught off guard coming out of tunnels.

Storage sorted Video is saved directly to a microSD card, and up to 13 hours of continuous

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