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What matters when buying a budget dash cam ?

I have an old model car and with the way people are driving these days I figured it's time to buy a dash cam, this is not something I was willing to break the bank on. So I wonder can I get the same specifications in a budget dash cam that will still make it a reliable driving cam, I don't know what exactly matters the most because most of the product listings the focus heavily on specifications resolution, frame rate and app features it for a simple person like me I will just want something reliable that has a bit of night vision.

I want it to be able to record reliably without freezing, overheating or corrupting fails and that is something way more valuable then all the advantages. It working at night is very crucial because most of the incidents that happen on the road happen at night.
When browsing on Amazon and Alibaba I see most of the dash cams look similarities a huge price difference so I would need help from some of the previous owners of dash cams how to translate all these futures into reliable long-term purchasing decision.

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u/3BALLS256 — 18 hours ago

What Should someone look for when buying cooling pillows

Lately it has been extremely hot and I have been trying to figure out which cooling pillow I should buy but everyone online uses the same vague marketing language like improving airflow, regulate temperature while staying cool throughout the night and all this is very confusing because it does not help you make a decision as a consumer but rather get lost in the sea of options. 

What I noticed is they are divided into two types, the ones that focus on gel infused foam and the ones that rely on breathable fabric together with ventilation channels and that was the first main difference that could help me make a conscious decision, I was curious  whether the one performs better for everyday use or even long term. Another thing I was curious about  was whether the climate directly affects how the pillow works.  together with things like sleeping position because I believe but sleepers generate let's hit then side sleepers who generate more concentrated heat. well browsing through Alibaba the options feel overwhelming and I was wondering for people who have experimented with different cooling pillows what features ended up mattering most after regular night use and what  marketing should nearby us completely ignore

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u/3BALLS256 — 1 day ago

Are Premium action cameras still worth it for beginners

My nephew recently began dirt biking and I have been helping him to look for his first action camera. We browsed through a couple of options at first and in the end I honestly think the budget category is honestly a great place to begin from today.
A few years ago the quality difference was huge but with the technology leap, today some cheaper models are surprisingly usable.
 
When people ask for recommendations, the decisions turn into 4k, HDR, megapixels and I think they are important but far more important is video stabilization and obviously the premium models still win in of those areas plus also how they handle  low light situations but like for him he’s mostly working in the daytime and when we started to compare sample footage and specifications on Alibaba, the affordable ones seem good enough for most beginners, the video quality is clear with the video being stable so I discussed with him and we both felt like beginners should learn editing and shooting techniques first before jumping into premium gear because good lighting, editing and movement and composition can make a budget camera way better than expected

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u/3BALLS256 — 11 days ago

I think stabilization matters more than resolution in cheap action cameras

As someone who likes recording my outdoor activities, I think we have all broken our equipment a few times and it gets exhausting buying the same expensive equipment, after trying a few new entry level action cameras and gear compared to my old flagship ones, I think video stabilization matters way more than advertised resolution numbers.

Some cheaper cameras advertise crazy specs but shaky footage always ruins the experience much faster than lower resolution, at least for me. A decent 4k or 1080p camera with a stable picture looks way better than the usual "8k"marketing with shaky picture.

I noticed how many budget cameras looked strangely similar across brands and surprising enough they share the same hardware too which is kind of disappointing after comparing specifications from different cameras across Alibaba and Amazon and what surprised me is how a cheap camera has gyro stabilization yet popular brands remove it from their midrange as an excuse for you to purchase the flagships

Its interesting seeing how many identical sensors and near identical designs they all use underneath, but I'm wondering for people filming biking or travel clips, what features actually matter most to you?

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u/3BALLS256 — 13 days ago