ARCHOS 5 MEDIA PLAYER 250GB

[RichP]

Hi all

I've been offered an Archos 5 Media player which I'd use to record from a bullet cam in the Westy.

Does anyone have any experience of these, good or bad?

I'm a bit concerned about the hard drive not coping with a harsh environment.

Thanks

Rich

[RichP]

Having read a few internet reviews I think I've answered my own question and will steer clear.

[Johnson]

Would recommend looking at the DogCam website I have the DVR 1 which has now been superseded by the DVR 2.

A work colleague has the DVR 2 and is just as impressed as I am.

Very good support too should you need it.

[FW500]

I use an Archos 7 100GB on my westy. The recording quality is superb but when driving hard you get the occasional skip which is a bit annoying especially as it's the off's and little incidents that make the footage interesting to watch back. Personally I think the DVR's bundled in these kits are well overpriced and I'll always go down the dedicated media DVR route - but instead of using the HDD model I'll get a smaller solid state model.

[i_am_ed]

I've just got a Roadhawk RH-1, which records G-forces and GPS location/speed as well as video. It needs a power cable rigged up though, no internal battery. I've not taken it out in the Westie yet, I'll let you know how I get on.

If you're interested, the manufacturers website has a video when a car was at a garage for maintenance... a mechanic took the car for a 120mph run down the dual carriage way! Lest I be accused of advertising you'll have to find the website yourself ;-)

[steveyoung66]

The roadhawk looks impressive at just 199.be interested to know your thoughts once you have tried it out.