tchavei
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A dashcam serves a purpose and that purpose is to record whatever happens in front (and optionally in the back) while you drive (and optionally while parked).
In that regard, I would always suggest the most high end ones. 4k is usually better than lower resolution cameras (better picture quality, sharper images, better license plate identification and so on). GPS information, speed, timestamps are a must to later on provide solid evidence if needed. If you park on the street or even while going for groceries or stay at a hotel, parking mode is invaluable specially if one day you get to the car and see a big ding or even your front bumper on the ground (yeah, happened to my neighbour).
In the above scenario, I would research and find what's best to accomplish the task. My first criteria would definitely not be "oh but it's Porsche branded" or even "but it hides so well in the mirror housing". Albeit those things might matter to some, always remember the primary goal of a dashcam is to protect you in the sense of identifying beyond doubt any external action. I would hate to check an impact video just to conclude the license plate is blurred or the event wasn't even recorded because of "convenience", "looks" or any other feature that felt more important then "recording".
My two cents.
In that regard, I would always suggest the most high end ones. 4k is usually better than lower resolution cameras (better picture quality, sharper images, better license plate identification and so on). GPS information, speed, timestamps are a must to later on provide solid evidence if needed. If you park on the street or even while going for groceries or stay at a hotel, parking mode is invaluable specially if one day you get to the car and see a big ding or even your front bumper on the ground (yeah, happened to my neighbour).
In the above scenario, I would research and find what's best to accomplish the task. My first criteria would definitely not be "oh but it's Porsche branded" or even "but it hides so well in the mirror housing". Albeit those things might matter to some, always remember the primary goal of a dashcam is to protect you in the sense of identifying beyond doubt any external action. I would hate to check an impact video just to conclude the license plate is blurred or the event wasn't even recorded because of "convenience", "looks" or any other feature that felt more important then "recording".
My two cents.
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