The Papago! GoSafe 110 is a small, reliable dash cam, that is easy to use. I tested one in my tractor trailer for three and a half weeks, while traveling 9600 miles in the USA. Video quality is good, day and night. The GS110 has a capacitor, not a battery, which is preferred for a dash cam in daily use in a vehicle. Is this a high end dash cam? NO. I wasn't expecting to like this cam when I was offered one for review, but I was pleasantly surprised. It works, and works well, the video is decent, and it's reliable. For most users, this cam will be sufficient if you are looking for a dash cam you can actually use, and count on for protection while driving. No dash cam is 'set and forget'. At the minimum, you'll need to format the memory card at regular intervals, and also verify the camera is working normally, both by visual checks of the display, and occasional review of save video clips. The GS110 has a small screen, which makes 'aiming' the camera easy, and verifying normal operation, also. It is possible to view saved videos on this screen, but I usually don't do that with any dash cam, since it's much easier to do so via the laptop that is a few feet away. The GS 110 has a 'G Force' sensor to automatically save video during an incident. I don't use this function on most of my cams, but save them manually, if needed.
The GS 110 also works OK in 'motion' detection mode. I've been using this mode for normal operation. The camera will start recording with any movement nearby of a vehicle or person, (Within the view of the lens) and when you start driving. The video segments while in motion detection mode are around 2 minutes each. 'Normal' video segments are a default 5 minutes. (No option to change this, other than going to motion detection, which works well) It's possible to use motion detection for some protection in a parked vehicle, but make sure you have sufficient battery capacity in your vehicle. (This won't work out well for you in a car you leave parked for days, it may drain your car battery. In a large truck with multiple batteries,you're OK) Thinking about a dash cam? The GS 110 is a nice, basic cam, that performs well, is modestly priced, and is easy to use. The current coupon price at GearBest.com is a good deal!
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The Papago! GoSafe 110 is a good, basic dash cam, suitable for truckers. I've been using one for a few weeks, and I'm happy with it. Day and night video quality is good. Currently, there is a coupon code at GearBest.com which drops the price to $69.99, US, with free shipping. This is a good deal. Don't buy the overpriced 'junk' cams you see for sale at truck stops. This is better, and cheaper. Use promotion code GS110 at checkout at GearBest.com to get this price.
It has a capacitor, not a battery. This means longer life for the camera, and less problems
The menu system is pretty easy to use. After some minor configuration, you won't need to use the menu, much. The screen display is also easy to turn off, and on.
'Motion Detection' mode works pretty well, coupled with better than average night video.
Card Format reminder option. You really need to format your memory cards occasionally to extend the life of the card. 'In Camera' formatting is easy.
Price. The current promotion price is a good deal, and you get a reliable, decent dash cam for a modest amount of money.
The videos below are from the Papago! GoSafe 110 I'm currently using
The Papago! GoSafe 110 works well in motion detection mode, which is useful for protection when your truck or car is parked for hours at a time. You get video coverage of your vehicle, without hours of video with no activity.
I mounted a spare, Mobius cam on the top of the passenger side window, just to see how much coverage I could get. I wanted the right side mirror in the frame, which allows us to see lane position, and cars close along the right side. The mobius is pretty small, and discrete, but mounting it the way I did with a suction cup mount is not optimal 'stealth' mode. I think I'd get adequate coverage with the Mobius mounted a few inches inboard of the window, using an adhesive mount, on the underside of the overhead console. The camera would be a lot less obvious, also. One downside, there are two LEDs that flash on the Mobius when it's recording. They're fairly small, but noticeable in the dark. You can turn them off with the software program. The downside to turning them off? You can't really tell the camera is functioning normally, and recording. I use the Mobius cams 'upside' down, which seems to work better with the available mounts, and the more upright windshields we have in trucks. If you view the mobius at a slight angle, the rear LED is a bit hard to see in daylight, at the distances we deal with when one is mounted in a large truck. With the Mobius mounted at the top of the passenger window, and also angled down somewhat, it was difficult to see the flashing led in daylight. (No problem at night.) Moving the Mobius a few inches closer, (using an adhesive mount on the overhead) will make it a little easier to see. You're still better off using a forward facing cam if you only have one camera. 'Side' cameras will expand what you can document.
