Dash cams are becoming more popular, especially when the recordings are needed as evidence in car accidents. There will be many new dash cams displayed at CES. Magellan is offering a new line of affordable cams and also will premier hybrid DashCam Navigators that include navigation at an affordable price.
Dash cams are getting more sophisticated with multiple cameras, steering wheel controls and advanced safety features such as lane departure and front collision alerts. Some cameras swivel so that the driver can watch the passengers or kids in the back seats. Magellan dash cams have and Impact Sensors that records impact forces, which show the direction and magnitude of a collision. Wi-Fi connections are available on some models to make it easier to copy the video from the device. When the car is parked if it gets hit by another car, a sensor activates the camera to record video of the incident.
Magellan Hybrid Dash Cam with Navigation and Advanced Safety Features
Magellan’s DashCam Navigators combine Magellan’s award winning navigation and video recording capabilities. The flagship model for the family, the RoadMate 7670T-LM (Project Name: Hybrid 360Vue), is a CES 2016 Innovation Awards Honoree in the Vehicle Intelligence category. Some models offer the ability to warn of lane departure and front collisions.
Magellan’s DashCam Navigator family is designed for safety-conscious drivers who want to record traffic incidents, as well as, scenic and unusual events. It also includes a host of advanced navigation features and location based content for a complete all-in-one solution.
RoadMate 6630T-LM & RoadMate 7630T-LM
Below are just a few of the many outstanding Magellan features that the RoadMate 6630T-LM and RoadMate 7630T-LM devices include.
- RM6630T-LM: 5″ Glass Capacitive Touch Panel
- RM7630T-LM: 7″ Glass Capacitive Touch Panel
- For crystal clear map and direction images with high-definition video viewing and improved touch sensitivity.
- Fully Integrated DVR – Easy to use software interface allows for easy recording, viewing, and deleting of video and photos.
- 1080p Full HD Recording – Capture everything that happens on your drive in crystal clear HD.
- Lane Departure – Audio alert and icon (left or right) appears when departing to the left or right of the current lane. Driver can adjust sensitivity.
- Front Collision Avoidance – Audio alert and icon appears when traffic facing camera detects that the driver is getting too close to the car ahead. Driver can adjust distance for alert.
- Wide Angle Lens – The 122° wide-angle lens provides an enhanced peripheral view to record the entire street.
- Impact Event Recording – When the 3-axis sensor detects sudden changes in motion, the device instantly saves protected files to prevent them from being overwritten.
- Parking Mode – Activates the camera and records and saves video when the G-shock Sensor detects an impact to your vehicle while you are away.
RoadMate 7670T-LM (Project Name: Hybrid 360Vue) – CES 2016 Innovation Awards Honoree*
In addition to all of the features above, the RoadMate 7670T-LM also includes the following:
- Dual HD Cameras – Two 170° wide-angle lenses, one forward facing and one backward facing, provide a 340° field of view for high definition video capture.
- Independent Rotating Cameras – Both cameras rotate an impressive 360° to capture content in any direction.
- Rotating Magnetic Mount – Mount is easily removed or rotated to any desired angle assuring you never miss an important moment.
- External Camera Support (Optional) – For up to 3 additional external cameras to capture a 360° view around the exterior of your vehicle. 2-channel video recording (front facing camera plus one of the other 4 cameras).
- Remote Steering Wheel Control (Optional) – Conveniently change which cameras are recording at the touch of a button.
Pricing and Availability
The new Magellan RoadMate DashCam Navigators product line will be available at retailers throughout the U.S. and Canada in Q2 2016 with MSRPs starting at $179.99.
Car and Driver Drives Dash Cams
Summit CE Group announced a new line of Car and Driver-branded dash cams at the CES. The new line of dash cams acts as the ultimate eyewitness recording of everything that occurs on the road and features crisp 1080p recording, loop recording, accident/motion detection, auto on/off, parking mode, night vision to Wide Dynamic Range, GPS logger, lane departure warning, speed alerts, WiFi, 3G and Android-powered touch screen models. All models are plug and play and hardwire installation is not required.
As distracted driving continues to result in crashes, dash cams and related technologies are more vital than ever. With gas prices so low, more drivers are on the road contributing to roughly 5.5 million accidents annually. Dash cam video footage can quickly and decisively settle disputes and are widely used by police departments.
As one of the most innovative and competitive companies in its industry, Summit CE Group has over 50 years of experience in the designing and manufacturing of consumer electronics. The Car and Driver dash cams have been thoughtfully designed to fit every budget, and the line will be priced from $39-$299, available in spring 2016 at leading consumer electronic stores, auto care, and online retailers.
Magellan MiVue Line Expansion
Magellan is expanding its lineup of MiVue DashCam devices at CES 2016. With four new affordable DashCam devices, consumers will always be prepared to record scenic travels, those unexpected moments and the unfortunate traffic incident. The new models are: MiVue 320, MiVue 420, MiVue 430 and MiVue 450D. Higher-end models warn of lane departure and front collisions.
The new four new models are designed with superior image quality, large storage capacity and extended battery life. Also, select new models have new features such as lane departure and collision avoidance warnings, dual cameras and wide angle lenses that increase driver peace of mind and safety.
Every new MiVue DashCam for 2016 brings a host of features to drivers including:
- MiVue Manager – Intuitive interface allows you to browse recorded videos. Video recorded from the Impact Sensor can be reviewed for post-accident analysis. Video may be shared on social media sites like YouTube & Facebook.
- Parking Mode – In situations where there’s an impact while the car is parked, the DashCam wakes up to record the event. You can even choose to have the device always recording with vehicles that have constant power supplies.
- Impact Sensor – Records impact forces, which show the direction and magnitude of a collision.
- Night View Enhancement – Automatic day/night light adjustment assuring the best picture quality regardless of lighting conditions.
- Impact Event Recording – When the 3-axis sensor detects sudden changes in motion, the device instantly saves protected files to prevent them from being overwritten.
- Camera Mode – Switch to Camera Mode to collect photo evidence or create lasting memories. With the built-in battery, the device can be taken out of the car to get close-up photos.
- Rotating Mount Design – Mount easily pivots to any desired angle assuring you never miss an important moment.
- GPS Tracking – The built-in, high-sensitivity GPS receiver automatically records your driving information on the video, so you have both a location and time stamp during playback.
- Wide Angle Lens – The 140° wide-angle lens provides an enhanced peripheral view to record the entire street.
MiVue 450D
The MiVue 450D takes DashCam’s to a new level of functionality with:
- Dual Cameras – Includes two cameras to assure every important event is recorded.
- 2.7 Inch Screen (16:9) – Larger than competitors for enhanced viewing, ease-of-use and safety.
- 1440p Ultra High Definition Recording – With a maximum aperture of f/2.0, the MiVue 450D provides some of the sharpest night view images available.
- Bottom Camera Rotates 330 Degrees – Allows drivers to select what they want to monitor, such as kids in the back seat, driver or passenger interactions, or events outside the vehicle.
- Wide Angle Lenses – Two 120° lenses provide a full 240° view to capture a more expansive peripheral view at critical moments.
- Integrated Wi-Fi– Easily send your videos to your smartphone for back up.
MiVue 430
In addition to all of the common features above, the MiVue 430 also includes the following.
- Lane Departure – Audio alert and icon (left or right) appears when departing to the left or right of the current lane. Driver can adjust sensitivity.
- Front Collision Avoidance – Audio alert and icon appears when traffic facing camera detects that the driver is getting too close to the car ahead. Driver can adjust distance for alert.
- Full 1080p SONY High Definition Camera – With a maximum aperture of f/1.8, the MiVue 430 provides some of the sharpest night view images available.
- 2.7 Inch Touch Screen (16:9) – Larger than competitors for enhanced viewing, ease-of-use, and safety.
- Wide Angle Lens – The 140° wide-angle lens provides an enhanced peripheral view to record the entire street.
- Maximum Memory of 128GB – One of the largest SDXC memory capacities of any DashCam on the consumer market.
MiVue 420
The MiVue 420 adds the following features:
- Lane Departure – Audio alert and icon (left or right) appears when departing to the left or right of the current lane. Driver can adjust sensitivity.
- Front Collision Avoidance – Audio alert and icon appears when traffic facing camera detects that the driver is getting too close to the car ahead. Driver can adjust distance for alert.
- 1296p Ultra High Definition Recording – With a maximum aperture of f/1.8, the MiVue 420 provides some of the sharpest night view images available.
- 2.7 Inch Touch Screen (16:9) – Larger than competitors for enhanced viewing, ease-of-use, and safety.
- Wide Angle Lens – The 140° wide-angle lens provides an enhanced peripheral view to record the entire street.
- Maximum Memory of 128GB – One of the largest SDXC memory capacities of any DashCam.
MiVue 320
Below are just a few of the additional features that the MiVue 320 device includes.
- 2 Inch Screen (4:3) – Provides an easy-to-view display of the road ahead.
- Full 1080p HD Recording at 30 frames per second – Capture everything that happens on your drive in crystal clear HD.
- Maximum Memory of 128GB – One of the largest SDXC memory capacities of any DashCam on the consumer market.