Eastlife Spring 2021
This is our fourth issue during the pandemic. Fourth! I can’t quite believe it. Like many other businesses we have learned to adapt. I am no longer flustered when events are cancelled at the last moment before print, it has become the norm.
This is our fourth issue during the pandemic. Fourth! I can’t quite believe it. Like many other businesses we have learned to adapt. I am no longer flustered when events are cancelled at the last moment before print, it has become the norm.
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Clear View Ahead<br />
Top dash cams for <strong>2021</strong><br />
Dash cams are rising in popularity among drivers as a way to lower insurance costs and,<br />
should an incident occur, protect against liability. We look at the top products on the<br />
market to help establish which model is best for you.<br />
Local Dash Cam Stockists:<br />
Autotronix – stores in Bedford and Luton<br />
Peter Doige – Great Yarmouth<br />
Pulse Car Audio – Hadleigh, Benfleet<br />
Nextbase 622GW Dash Cam<br />
The Nextbase 622GW has all the high-tech features: 4k image quality, night vision,<br />
Bluetooth, Alexa compatibility, adjustable capture rate, slow-mo playback and digital<br />
image stabilisation for clearer details (even in fog or poor weather conditions). The real<br />
selling point of this model is the use of what3words: a feature which has the ability to<br />
share your location within three-metres, so that you can be located if an emergency<br />
occurs. The 622GW is currently the only dash cam on the market with this potentially<br />
life-saving extra.<br />
GREAT IF:<br />
You enjoy hi-tech gadgets with flashy extras and tightened safety<br />
measures.<br />
Approximate retail price: £249<br />
Garmin Dash Cam Mini, 1080p<br />
Compact, discrete (comparable to car keys in size) and does what it says on the tin.<br />
Its 1080P HD lens does the job, offering quality whilst keeping its retail price low. This<br />
dashcam doesn’t have a display, making it incredibly low maintenance, and will begin<br />
recording automatically when plugged in. All footage is viewable on the Garmin Drive<br />
app, which has a good reputation for being easy to use.<br />
GREAT IF:<br />
You are looking for efficiency at a low price.<br />
Approximate retail price: £89<br />
Garmin Dash Cam 66W<br />
The Garmin Dash Cam records in 1440p with an extra wide lens; for its mid-range<br />
price, this is good quality. This dashcam is low maintenance with its automatic incident<br />
detection, lane departure/collision warnings, voice control and a handy ‘Travelapse’<br />
mode which condenses your journey into highlights. Footage can be saved to an inserted<br />
micro-SD card or viewed on the Garmin Drive app.<br />
GREAT IF:<br />
You want a little extra security with the hard work done for you.<br />
Approximate retail price: £159<br />
Kenwood DRV-A501W Wide Quad HD Dash Cam<br />
The winner of the EISA Best In-Car Dash Cam category for 2020-21, the DRV-A501W box<br />
includes a polarised filter, to reduce weather glare and keep footage sharp, and a 16GB<br />
SD-Card. These inclusive accessories justify the price as there’s no need to outsource<br />
extras, while all the expected features of a dashcam in this price range are provided too:<br />
1440p recording, colour display, audio playback, GPS, the option of desktop software and<br />
easy position adjustability with its magnetic quick release.<br />
GREAT IF:<br />
You’re after easy installation and an adaptable device for a range<br />
of journeys.<br />
Approximate retail price: £179.95<br />
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