DVR with a radar detector Sho-Me Combo Slim Signature: reviews, review, specifications

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

At the beginning of this year, the Shomi brand introduced the Sho-Me Combo Slim combined recorder to the automotive market. The gadget easily coped with shooting in Full HD resolution, plus it worked with navigation on GPS and GLONASS modules.

This fall, the company has updated the device, making some changes in the filling, and the new model is now called Sho-Me Combo Slim Signature (GPS/GLONASS). Both devices have an ultra-thin body and modern types of receivers. The previous generation of Slims enjoyed enviable popularity, and the brand expects similar sales from the new gadget, especially since now it bears the proud name of a signature radar detector. The latter has absorbed all the positive features of the previous series and received some other significant benefits.

So, we present to your attention a review of Sho-Me Combo Slim Signature - a signature DVR. Consider the characteristics of the model, its advantages and disadvantages, taking into account user reviews and the opinions of experts in this field. The cost of newpopular Internet sites does not exceed the mark of 13 thousand rubles, so it can be called acceptable for the domestic market.

Package

The recorder comes in a brand-specific box in white and red. On the front of the package, you can see the image of the Sho-Me Combo Slim Signature itself and the characteristics of the gadget in the form of icons. Behind is a more detailed specification and pictures of the gadget from different angles. At the ends are the usual labels, barcodes and other dealer entourage.

Scope of delivery:

• recorder Sho-Me Combo Slim Signature;
• instruction manual;
• bracket with double-sided tape;
• vacuum suction cup;
• car cigarette lighter charger;
• USB stick with software;
• seller warranty.

The equipment is standard, and the device can be used out of the box. Some covers, films and other related accessories will have to be purchased separately.

Appearance

The new device compares favorably with the usual form factor, which is used in a good half of combo DVRs. It looks more like a digital camera or even a smartphone.

Ultra-thin body allows you to safely place the gadget behind the saloon mirror, thereby not taking away the important area of the windshield. With its modest dimensions, the registrardue to the absence of a horn antenna, which was equipped with past generations of radar detectors. Bench tests and field tests showed that this did not affect the alert range and signal quality.

Design Features

The small receiver window looks a lot like a camera flash. Next to it is a camera lens with a group of glass lenses: the design is non-standard, but interesting and stylish. Another feature of the Sho-Me Combo Slim Signature DVR is the lack of the usual set of interfaces. All you will see is a start button on the front panel and a power outlet on the right side.

The device turns on automatically after you turn the ignition key in the lock. By the way, the built-in battery allows you to shoot in case of an accidental break during an accident or outside the car. In this case, the gadget is turned on with the recording start button.

Consumer Opinion

Reviews of the Sho-Me Combo Slim Signature are mixed on this. Of course, automation is good and convenient, but some users find the lack of mechanical controls unacceptable, even if they go to the detriment of the style of the device. Well, the rest are firmly convinced that the future lies in full automation in such devices, and they do not suffer at all from the lack of interfaces. Both are equally right. The first will say: “Yeah, I told you!” - when automatic systems fail for some reason and the device simply becomes "blind", and the latter will use the registrar with due convenience and, asalways, hope for the best.

On the left side, you can see a slightly visible button for a "cold" reboot of the device and a slot for external SD-cards. The manufacturer included two types of mounts in the kit - a suction cup and a platform, and both brackets can rotate around their axis and change the angle of inclination of the signature radar detector.

Display

Almost the entire part that looks into the interior is occupied by a 3.5-inch display with touch functionality, which is very convenient when you need to change the brightness, volume level or put a custom point on the map (just tap on the screen).

While the car is moving, the display shows the current picture from the camera, as well as speed modes, battery remaining and sensitivity settings. The displayed information can be turned off or some other technical data can be added.

The driver can clearly see what type of radar system is waiting for him ahead, what is the maximum speed limit on this section of the road and the current speedometer readings. In the settings, you can both enable and disable voice prompts for each parameter. Users in their reviews of Sho-Me Combo Slim Signature repeatedly thanked the developers for this opportunity. A good half of these gadgets persistently squeak and show important (according to manufacturers) information by default, and this functionality cannot be disabled.

Menu

As for the settings and ease of use of the menu, there are no questions herenone: everything is intuitive and you don’t even have to look into the instruction manual once again. The interface is extremely simple and looks like a grid of four sections, where you can access the settings of the detector, recorder and general parameters.

Here you can choose the quality of shooting, the duration of the video sequence, set alerts for maximum or minimum speed, turn on some separate ranges for the radar and tinker with the sensitivity bar. Judging by the reviews of the Sho-Me Combo Slim Signature, users did not experience any problems with the gadget's interface and quickly figured out the functionality. Beginners in this business also quickly got used to it and after an hour or two they worked on the device with due comfort.

Radar detector

The gadget determines traffic police speed recognition systems in all ranges relevant for Russia, even those that practically do not emit radiation, like Cordons. The average distance at which the detector will determine the tracking system varies within a kilometer. If the complex is complex and has good camouflage, like the same "Kordon-M", then the detection distance is halved (up to 400-500 meters).

In principle, this range margin is enough to change your speed. In a special signature mode, the type of detection system is determined with very high accuracy, and false signals are excluded. Users in their reviews of Sho-Me Combo SlimSignature notes that the device is silent when the car approaches automatic gates, supermarket doors, cell towers and other sources that can trigger an alarm. It is this signature feature that distinguishes the device from other gadgets with conventional detectors.

GLONASS and GPS work as intended, and there are no critical comments from users. The only thing worth noting is that the positioning accuracy is much higher compared to the previous generation of Slim.

Video

The gadget's matrix allows you to shoot video in Super HD resolution at 30 frames per second. The proven and reliable H.264 type is used as a codec. A three-minute file at maximum resolution takes up about 400 MB of free space on the SD card.

The video itself was distinguished by high sharpness, contrast and the absence of noise with other problems that are relevant for bad matrices. License plates are perfectly distinguished along with the markings and other road users. Color reproduction is quite accurate, and automatic exposure adjustment with brightness is well implemented.

There are no complaints about night shooting either - everything is quite consistent with the price level: license plates are perfectly visible along with markings and other cars.

Summing up

Our device is one of the best options in its class today. It combines an efficient signature radar detector and high-detailed video recording. ExceptIn addition, the gadget received touch control and support for large external SD cards.

Intuitive control, several detector sensitivity modes, universal mount (two brackets), frequent updates of traffic police databases and the ability to shoot outside the vehicle interior are also pluses.

Its price tag, which is about 13,000 rubles, the device works out to the fullest. Neither experts nor users note any critical shortcomings in their reviews, so you can recommend the registrar to anyone who wants to purchase high-quality automotive equipment.