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Trying Out The Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2

March 2, 2023

The dash cam market has always been interesting to me due to the absence of the major electronics companies that have so much brand loyalty in the US. They seem to have left the entire market to smaller, unknown brands from Asia. Online stores like Amazon and eBay have been selling the cheap overseas brand dash cams for many years, and big brands like Garmin have been slow to catch up. The Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 is just one example of how a big US electronics company is trying to get a share of the market. The Mini 2 …

Are Rear View Mirror Cameras Worth It?

Published: August 10, 2022 | Last Updated: March 17, 2023

We’ve all been in a driving situation where we wish we could simply see more of the road. Whether your view is blocked by cargo, people, or pets, rear visibility can sometimes become compromised. Since the introduction of the mass-produced automobile, mirrors have been the best way to help us see what is going on around our vehicle. But it’s 2022, is there anything better we can come up with? That’s where the rear view camera comes in. Rear view mirror cameras can replace the functionality of a mirror by using a camera to get a better view of the …