In-car or dash cameras are all the rage now. We have already seen them in most taxis, the Singapore Armed Forces wants more of them, motorists cannot get enough of them and even cyclists are wearing them.

The main purpose of having these cameras is self-protection but not all cameras are the same. While there may be many inexpensive options available online, these cameras may not be reliable in the long run and may not have product support when they fail. As such, it may be better to invest in a dedicated camera like the Transcend DrivePro 220.

Transcend DrivePro 220

The Transcend DrivePro 220 is very compact and easy to setup. In fact, it is pretty much plug and play as soon as you get it hooked up to the power source in the car. Recordings are stored into a microSD card up to 64GB and they are overwritten continuously every time the card reaches maximum capacity.

To prevent an overwrite of important events, a built-in G-sensor stores away recordings captured during occurrences of impact or shock, everything from possible accidents to just hitting a major pothole.

In addition to automatic recording, the DrivePro 220 also features a motion-activated Parking Mode for capturing any incidents when the car is parked. This feature triggers recording if it detects any unusual motion near the vehicle. Parking Mode records for as long as the built-in battery lasts, which is approximately 30 minutes.

The DrivePro 220's Wi-Fi capability allows drivers to wirelessly stream footage to a free DrivePro app for iOS and Android mobile devices. This is useful for quick and easy reporting of possible incidents. The built-in GPS receiver also allows drivers to log GPS coordinates along with the date and time into the recorded video. This provides many benefits, including locating exactly where they are at the moment, where they were at the time of an accident, and reviewing the driving paths of an entire journey.Equipped with a high-quality camera lens with an f/1.8 aperture that automatically adjusts to light conditions, images with excellent detail can be captured both day and night. As such, there is no problem identifying vehicle license plate numbers with sufficient clarity.

More impressively, the DrivePro 220 features a Lane Departure Warning System that monitors lane markings on the road and warns the driver when the car begins to move out of its lane, thus preventing potential incidents. The Forward Collision Warning System also helps the driver keep a safe distance by warning when the vehicle gets too close to the car ahead.

Transcend

Transcend Information. Inc. was founded in 1988 with its headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan. Today, it has become a leading global brand of digital storage, multimedia and industrial products with 14 offices worldwide in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, The Netherlands and the U.S.A.

Transcend has implemented the Total Quality Control concept throughout the company, and was the first memory module manufacturer in Taiwan - and the second in the world - to receive ISO 9001, ISO 14001, QC080000 and ISO/TS 16949 approval. 

Convergent Systems is the authorised distributor for Transcend products in Singapore. It is a leading distributor of tech products, with offices in Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar and Indonesia. The firm also distributes other established brands such as Corsair, Huawei, Kingston, Sandisk and many more.

Convergent Systems is located at 9 Ubi Crescent, Singapore (408572). For more information on their products, please visit its website. Alternatively, you can call 6337 0177.