One obvious indication that the 112 is a budget device is the video resolution it uses for recording. Where the 512GW boasts 1440p resolution, the 112 drops right down to 720p – 1280 x 720 pixels. This is basically a quarter as many pixels, so you won’t get anywhere near the detail, even under the best of conditions.

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On the Dash Cam's screen you'll see a menu of 3 options. Please select 'Mass Storage' on the Dash Cam screen and then OK so that only that displays on the screen. Low light performance isn’t particularly impressive either. Unless you are driving in very well-lit night conditions, you probably won’t be able to make out much detail. Again, there’s not a huge amount of noise or grain; the video is just very dark and you can’t see very much. But when we tried it for ourselves, the dash cam we tested was a complete letdown, failing to recognise movement even at the highest sensitivity level.

You can tinker a little with the auto-exposure settings, switch audio recording on or off and even input your licence plate number that is watermarked onto the camera’s footage. All of these are quite neat, if simplistic – far more than you might expect from a device of this price. Other features

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On the dash cam's screen you'll see a menu of 3 options. Please select 'Mass Storage' on the Dash Cam screen and then OK so that only that displays on the screen. Using Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi, your smartphone automatically connects to your Series 2 Nextbase Dash Cam. I’d recommend using a separate Camera such as the 122 or 222 on the rear windscreen. You will need a separate power supply and SD card as it will not connect to your 112, but can be used as a Camera facing rearwards. The prices are comparable with the Series 2 Rear Cams, and if you’d like to keep using your 112, is the most viable option. Plug your Dash Cam in. Ensure the cable is plugged directly into the Dash Cam and NOT via the mount.The best on test excels in good light, producing some of the best recordings we've seen. This is invaluable for helping an insurance claim go through. To add to its list of strengths, the dash cam is extremely easy to use thanks to a large touchscreen and intuitive menus. Built-in wi-fi makes it easy to send footage to your smartphone or tablet. The Nextbase 112 features a G-force sensor that's meant to save a video clip when the camera detects a crash. Overall, it’s very easy to set this device up, and the design is both functional and logical. [aawp fields=”B01N3SN68T” value=”button”] The device, rather unexpectedly, also comes with a parking mode. This uses the G-Sensor to detect an impact even when stationary, and switch on the device’s recording mode to (hopefully) catch a glimpse of whoever or whatever hit your vehicle. Unfortunately, the battery life of the 112 is only around 30 minutes, so it will struggle to stay alive long enough to make this mode really count.

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Plug your Dash Cam in. Ensure the cable is plugged directly into the dash cam and NOT via the mount.If you find you need to position the 112 pointing up from the mount at the bottom of your windscreen rather than hanging down from the top, it’s possible to rotate the display by 180 degrees. However, the buttons that were below the screen will now be on the top, which might be a little confusing. Remove the SD card and press the reset button on the underside of the dash cam. Then turn the Dash Cam on. Please turn Parking Mode off and turn Screen Saver off as these could interfere with the test results. If the Dash Cam does not appear as a drive on your PC, please press the reset button on the underside of your Dash Cam and try all the USB ports on your computer.

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So you’re looking to hop onto the dash cam wagon, but you’re short on cash. Very short. So short, in fact, that only the cheapest of the cheap will do. Where do you look? Whilst the answer to that question may have eluded you before now, we’re happy to inform you that you’re already in the right place. It has been completely re-designed to provide a fresh new look and feel, for enhanced user experience. MyNextbase Connect turns your Nextbase Dash Cam into a fully connected smart device whilst allowing you to easily edit and share your videos. If the battery lasts for less than 3 minutes, the battery may have reached the end of it's lifespan.Nextbase is slowly phasing out its Series 1 range of dash cams, which explains the price drop for the Nextbase 112. In its place, Nextbase now has the Series 2 range, consisting of the following models: