Hybrid gadgets like DVRs radar stand apart in the lines of manufacturers. The total weight allotted to them on the strength of 20 percent, and that has its explanation. They are structural complex, and for the design of such devices requires intelligent team of engineers. Before them is a seemingly simple, but at the same time also a challenge – to combine three systems in one housing: radar detector, GPS and DVR. And to do so with minimal interference in the quality of work of each device and organize the most loyal of usability.
Today we consider one of the brightest representatives of such hybrids – the DVR PlayMe P400 Tetra, which also includes a radar detector and GPS navigation unit. The model can be purchased at almost any thematic store both offline and online for pretty attractive for their price class – 11-12 thousand rubles.
If you figure out what to purchase sensible DVR need to pay about 6 thousand rubles. In the same amount of cost and radar detector with a GPS module. The budgets are roughly comparable, so here's some personal preferences and beliefs.
Someone did not bother the abundance of wires and gadgets on the windshield, and someone give here such here mixed hybrids with their advantages and disadvantages. One of the main advantages of this choice – it saves space in the work area and the solution of nutrition problems, i.e., instead of three devices need to “feed” is just one that for some vehicles and vehicle networking will be a critical moment.
So, back to our hero 3-in-1 – PlayMe P400 Tetra (radar detector/DVR/GPS Navigator). Denote the strengths and weaknesses of the gadget, main technical characteristics, taking into account the opinion of experts in this field and feedback of ordinary owners of the device. Also consider buying this hybrid.
The Device comes in a cute box, decorated in bright colors with a bluish tint. The cardboard is quite thick, so the problems with transportation (if ordered online) to not be. On the front side applied icons with technical characteristics that are a kind of graphical specification. There you will see the image of the device and its name.
The Rear part reserved for the more usual text a list of the main advantages of the gadget, and the corners are random reviews of PlayMe P400 Tetra from the owners. Of course, the format's praises, so the real picture you will not see here.
Inside the box there are:
Standard, and some additional “widgets” you will not see here. Nevertheless, the device is ready to use, so after purchase you can just to hang in the car without any specific preparations.
Some owners in their reviews of PlayMe P400 Tetra complain about the lack of alternatives to memory for the cigarette lighter, that is, any controller for full synergy with on-Board network, but this functionality will have to be bought separately. In all other respects we have a common set of devices of this class.
To Call the device a simple DVR not dare, because here we have not only rich functionality, but also impressive dimensions. Many owners in their reviews of PlayMe P400 Tetra baptized him with the camera, it was too similar to "SLR" with its specific lens.
Case Material pleasant to the touch and does not slip in your hands. Matte finish eliminates fingerprints widespread, which affects all glossy model. For this manufacturer a special thank you.
The Back part of the gadget is a 2.7 inch display, and the right side – HDMI interface and a slot for the micro CD-drives that work with cards up to 64 GB. Some believe the last moment the obvious advantage, but do not forget that the video stream here is built in cycles, and even if you screw up the recording quality to the maximum, there will be enough two times the smaller capacity card.
On the left side of the main controls: buttonson/off device, sound, display, change of ranges of the radar detector volume. All keys signed and visually designed, any problems with a lack of understanding of a particular element does not occur. In any case, there are sensible instructions, where everything is painted on the shelves for those who see such devices for the first time.
We should also pay attention to the USB interfaces. To synchronize the gadget with personal computer uses a mini-USB to the logger – it is quite an old plug for a modern device. And charging is provided micro-USB located on the bracket. Reviews of PlayMe P400 Tetra for this reason entirely negative. Users just wondering: why would the manufacturer need such a pun of the interfaces on the same device, while you can easily be satisfied with only one modern microvita, and those who are experiencing some problems with the sync (they are a minority), probably took care of the adapter. Is latest 150 rubles and sold on every corner.
The lens of the gadget is equipped with a highly sensible antenna that is able to detect as ordinary system control (X, K, Ku, La, etc.) and more advanced, such as “Arrow”. In addition, built-in GPS module allows you to work successfully with complex “Avtodoriya”, which greatly increases the chances of finding regulatory systems.
The Device “out of the box” is configured to use radar, so some additional manipulation to be done is not necessary. The only thing you should pay attention to the modes, “route” and “Gorod”, where changing the selectivity. As for false positives, here they are almost there, and DVR with radar detector is not a Troll user from behind the doors of shops and dummy DPS that can often be found in the budget or poor quality models.
The Device can easily cope with the resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels at 30 frames per second. The cyclical nature of the video stream can be selected in the menu, which, by the way, to understand even a schoolboy of elementary grades. There you can find a lot of useful “chips” like start recording upon impact, the automatic switching of the sound at a certain decibel threshold, and more.
The camera Angles for standard digital technology, such a plan – 140 degrees. If someone seems this is not enough, it is possible again to dig into the settings and make something like panorama. But, judging by user feedback, this option is no good.
The Maximum that you can achieve – this kind of “fisheye” degrees on 160. But such a device a greater angle than 140⁰ don't need to. After all, we are dealing with a DVR, which is important for the tunnel area before the hood, not sightseeing around the perimeter of the car.
Its price PlayMe P400 Tetra compensated in full, and it is nearly 12 thousand rubles. As mentioned above, the advantages of this hybrid is obvious: one gadget on the windshield, one power source and one display at all.
Of Course, it is not always possible to find such a device, where all three instruments work as they should and do not interfere with each other. But in our case, the manufacturer was able to do it, and very well. The disadvantages of DVR, radar and GPS module, of course, is, but to call them critical quite difficult. The lion's share of users in their reviews complaining about the complexity of a hybrid: a kind of “camera” on the windshield. But different does not work: today's technology is not physically possible to cram the entire “stuffing” in a thimble and present all on the holographic screen.
As for the specific modules and devices of our gadget, these issues no the photo quality is very good, the detector determines system speed control as necessary and don't bother, and the GPS module will warn about stations and will help to find your way in an unfamiliar place. Smart alert system is finely adjusted, and you will not be disturbed extraneous warnings, if they are not needed.
Add here a relatively large display size, a good bracket for mounting the device and also sensible, and most importantly, intuitive menus – and get a very good car gadget, that is, on all occasions.
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