Review: G1W-CB Full Black 2.7 inch 1080P Full HD Car DVR

Screen size 2.7"

Main chip: NT96650
Platform: DV Turnkey
Memory: DDR3 1GB
Digital Magnification: 4
Motion Detection: Supported
Seamless video: Supported
HDMI: Supported
AV-Out (mini usb interface): Supported
Carrier media: SD card (up to 32gb)
Power outage file recovery function: Supported
File format: Picture - JPG Video - MOV Going through the interface on the camera, I must say it's very easy to use. And surprisingly does have a fair amount of control over the video and image settings. I'll just give a quick run through on the menu settings. In order to turn the camera on or off, this can be controlled by the main power supply or the power button on top of the DVR. Some vehicles have switched 12V or cigarette lighter output by the key, others don't such as my vehicle. With mine not being switch, I have the option of turning the power button which needs to be held for a couple seconds in order for it to turn off or on, or unplug the 12V power source. Once it turns on, it will automatically start to record, which can be deactivated by the record button on the backside. On the top we can control the menu options. If you start to scroll through the first menu, press menu again and it will close. Therefore you will need to reopen the menu and then press it a second time to get into the second portion. Use the up and down arrows on the left to make different selection and press enter to select it. As for the different modes, we have three which are video, photo, and playback.

Here are the options that you can modify on the camera:

• Video loops
• Wide dynamic range
• Exposure
• Motion Detection
• Record Audio
• Date Stamp
• G Sensor
• Date and time
• Audible Beep sound
• Langauge
• TV Mode
• Frequency
• Screen Saver
• Infrared LED
• Vehicle's license plate
• Format sd card
• Reset default settings
• Software version

For the photo mode specifically you can adjust the:

• Capture setting
• Resolution
• Sequences
• Quality
• Sharpness
• White Balance
• Color
• ISO

Video review on the G1W-CB Full Black car DVR dash cam that I had purchased recently. This DVR takes up to 1080p quality video with a 12mp image resolution, and 120 degree viewing angle. It's very portable, light weight, well made, not very noticeable in your windshield, doesn't block the driver's view, quality of video or photos is great, night time the quality can be jeopardized at times, user friendly, and is a great price. Certainly cheap insurance for protecting your vehicle from vandals or proof of an accident. And if someone ever breaks into your vehicle and runs off with this DVR, you're not out much money either. Included in the box is the DVR, 12V charger, usb cable, suction cup mount, and manual.