Road Hawk Ride: Any opinions?

[PaulinBont]

I came across this site and wondered if anyone has used the Road Hawk Ride? There is a link to it's specs, which mean absolutely nothing to me-good or not?

http://policewitness.com/webshop/in-car ... -purchase/

[Adrian]

£189 quid !! only 720p resolution....
or
£32 quid, 1080p full HD

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251510524564? ... EBIDX%3AIT


Ade

[Adrian]

Here are the spec's for the roadhawk:
Specification:
•High Definition 720p Bullet Camera
•Waterproof to 10m
•Time/Date video stamping
•Loop recording (5min segments)
•Advanced cabling supplied for connecting to external power
•Hardwiring kit supplied for bikes/cars
•In car charger supplied
•Pro camera mounts supplied
•8gb (2 hour) SD card supplied
•One touch record operation (automatic when connected to vehicle)
•Incredibly small and light

Here are the spec's for the ebay model:
FEATURES:
- Ultra small size, ultra light weight, and easy to carry.
- Video Resolution: FULL HD (1080P)1920*1080@30fps, (720P)1280*720P@60fps
- Program: Ambarella
- Video format: AVI H.264
- Image format: JPEG
- 120 degrees ultra wide Angle Lens.
- Built-in 1/4 of low noise high quality photosensitive element, can capture ultra clear picture in darker occasion.
- Aluminum alloy waterproof design, portability and versatility with a tough, aluminum cover and stainless steel or plastic handle, more suitable for outdoor extreme risk.
- Built-in vibration motor, vibration prompt working condition.
- Support high capacity Micro SD card(TF) up to 32GB (TF Card NOT Included)
- Built-in microphone.
- Operating System: Windows 8/ 7/ Vista/ 2008/ 2000/ XP, Mac OS X10.3.6 or above.

SPECIFICATIONS:
- Image Sensor: 5.0 MP, 1/2.5 Color CMOS
- View Angle: 120degree
- Video Recording Resolution: Full HD: 720P/1080P
- Image Resolution: 5.0MP (2592x1944)
- MIC: Built in High sensitive MIC
- Power Source 3.7V 1100mAh Li-Battery
- Net Weight of ecorder 80g (Battery installed)
- Dimension: Approx.88*29*30mm

PACKAGE CONTENT:
1x HD 1080P Sport Camera DVR Camcorder (TF Card NOT Included)
1x Bike/Motorcycle-Mounted Holder
1x Helmet-Mounted Holder
1x Car-Mounted Holder
1x Mount For Main Body
1x UK USB Charger
1x USB Cable
1x Strap
1x User Manual


Ade

[PaulinBont]

Sorry, but being a numpty here, is the resolution crucial when deciding?

[Adrian]

The higher the resolution the sharper the video but to be fair, it's the £160 quid difference that would put me off !

[munkey]

I have had one for a year now, no complaints with video playback and 720p is more than enough for evidence when that numpty pulls out on you!

Got mine hard wired so just turn the key and GO!