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March 2017 | Overdrive | 37 Cobra Drive HD CDR 875 G Cobra's Drive HD CDR 875 G has a built-in GPS with a crowdsourc- ing feature that allows drivers to receive updates from other drivers on road conditions. The 1080P high- definition road-facing camera provides a 160-degree viewing angle. A "G" sensor triggers the unit to protect clips automatically and permanently if an impact is detected. For security purpos- es, the device also has a Parking Mode motion sensor that is enabled when the truck is parked, capturing video of any movement. Cobra Electonics, Cobra.com Magellan MiVue line Magellan's MiVue 538, 638 and 658 dashcams feature an impact sensor, an anti-glare wide-angle lens, full 1080P high-definition recording capability and a GPS time and location stamp. Magellan's Smart Truck system is optimized for professional truck drivers and includes customizable truck routes, multiple-stop rout- ing, highway lane assist and PhantomAlert's traffic camera alerts. Magellan, MagellanGPS.com RoadhawkUSA RoadhawkHD RoadhawkUSA's RoadhawkHD 1080p high-definition plug-and- play dash camera has the option of permanent in-vehicle wiring and features loop recording (8 GB SD card included), date- and time-stamped video with GPS reception, and "G" force sensors that detect impact events. The camera starts recording once the ignition turns on, and the device's GPS activates within one minute of opera- tion; 10 seconds of footage leading up to a detected event or manually triggered event recording is saved automatically and lasts 30 seconds. An optional add-on lockbox is available to secure and protect the camera from tampering. RoadhawkUSA, TeamResearchInc.com Garmin Dash Cam 35 Garmin's Dash Cam 35 records in high definition and features a collision warning system that alerts the driver when following too closely to a vehicle ahead. The device also alerts the driver about nearby red light cameras and speed cameras. The Dash Cam 35's inci- dent detection feature automatically saves video foot- age on impact, and its GPS records where the incident occurred, travel direction and speed. Playback is avail- able on the camera's 3-inch display screen or online. Garmin, Garmin.com Papago! GoSafe 388 The Papago! GoSafe 388 micro- sized dashcam records in high- definition 1080HD and offers a 142-degree viewing angle to capture the entire road while tak- ing up minimal windshield space. Warning features such as Stop & Go, Light Reminder and Driver Fa tigue help keep drivers focused on the road, while a motion-detection feature activates for added secu- rity when a driver is away. The device is made from ionized molecular material and supports a 64GB SD card to allow for more storage space before a new recording loops over older footage. An optional GPS antenna tracks location and speed. Papago! Inc., US.PapagoInc.com Fa tigue help keep drivers focused on the road, while a motion-detection feature activates for added secu- rity when a driver is away. The device is made from ionized molecular material and supports a 64GB SD card to allow for more storage space before a

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