Reviews iBOX Combo F1. Car DVR with radar detector

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

On almost every windshield of an average car, you can see a DVR to monitor what is happening on the road, a radar detector to avoid trouble with the traffic police, and some other equally interesting gadgets like a transponder for toll roads or a smartphone holder.

With such an impressive arsenal of devices, the driver's visibility noticeably deteriorates, and the on-board system of the car from time to time goes crazy from the abundance of "freeloaders". As an alternative, many motorists are considering combined devices, that is, hybrids that combine two or even three gadgets at once. One of these is the hero of our article - iBOX Combo F1. Reviews about it are mostly flattering, so the model is worth a closer look. Moreover, there is no abundance of such, and most importantly, smart gadgets in the segment, and you don’t have to be particularly picky.

So, the subject of today's review is the iBOX Combo F1, a DVR and a radar detector rolled into one. Consider the main characteristics of the device, itsadvantages and disadvantages, as well as feedback from the owners of the device.

Package

The gadget comes in a nice white cardboard box with a nice looking design. On the front of the package, you can see the image of the iBOX Combo F1 recorder itself, as well as icons with the most remarkable characteristics of the device, that is, a kind of graphic specification.

The back of the box is reserved for a more familiar list of the advantages of the gadget, and on the ends there are various barcodes, labels, stickers and other dealer tinsel. Icons of awards received at some exhibitions are located separately on the right or left side.

Scope of delivery:

• iBOX Combo F1 radar detector itself;
• windshield suction cup;
• cigarette lighter power adapter;
• mini-USB cable for recharging and synchronization with PC;
• HDMI type cable;
• card reader;
• case;
• manual (including in Russian) and warranty card.

The set can be called complete. That is, after buying the device in the store, you can immediately install it in the car without any additions. Users in their reviews of the iBOX Combo F1 especially note the smart pass-through power adapter. This is a very useful feature when there is only one cigarette lighter in the car. In other words, we have an idle interface with a working registrar, where you can connect any other gadget.

Also users rated iBOX Combo F1 in their reviewscable length and strength. The first moment allows you to stretch the cord even across the entire dashboard, and the second will help you do it anywhere, even in the most dangerous places.

Appearance

Despite the fact that the gadget is a full-fledged DVR with an anti-radar, the designers managed to fit these two relatively large devices in one case. The device turned out to be oblong in the shape of a torpedo with an extension in the tail section. The material in the face of soft-touch plastic is tactilely pleasant, and the device does not strive to slip out of hands.

As for the assembly, judging by the reviews of the iBOX Combo F1, users have no complaints about it: nothing backlash, no creaks and no crunches, as is often the case in budget or low-quality models. Each element is perfectly matched to each other, and the overall impression of the design is respected by the owners.

The front of the gadget is occupied by a 2.7-inch display, which displays menus, videos and other information for the driver. There are no buttons here, but it's for the best - the extra controls on the front only "inflate" the gadget, interfering with the review.

All control buttons are located on the side ends of the device. The on / off and record key is located on the top edge. On the left side there are three buttons responsible for the radar detector, and on the right side for the DVR. Interfaces are located on the case itself: mini-USB for synchronization with a PC, HDMI for an external device and a power port.

Mount

For mounting onThe windshield uses a classic suction cup bracket. The DVR itself with a radar detector is attached to the grooves located on the upper edge of the gadget. In their feedback, users especially warmly noted the moment of rotation of the device - for all 360⁰ along the horizontal axis and 30 degrees along the vertical axis.

The mount looks, as well as it is, reliable, so there should be no problems even on our roads: the body does not vibrate while driving, the gadget does not swing on hinges and does not fall on the dashboard. In a word, it is done in good conscience and for people.

Video

One of the most important parameters for a DVR - the quality of shooting - also did not let us down. The matrix copes well with high Full HD-resolution (1920x1080 px) and writes a stream at 30 frames per second.

The output picture is clear, understandable and not blurry, so there is no smell of fraudulent interpolation here. The device calmly recognizes the license plates of cars in front at a distance of 10 meters. At night, the performance is slightly worse, but within acceptable limits. With oncoming cars, things are not so rosy, but at a speed of less than 50 km / h (oncoming traffic), the numbers are read normally. Above this limit, problems begin, but this is the trouble of all devices in this segment.

Viewing angles of the matrix are quite acceptable for digital devices of this class - about 140 degrees. You can dig into the settings and make a semblance of a panorama, but then the fisheye effect is guaranteed to you. Judging by the feedback from users, ownersthe registrar is quite satisfied with the video part of the device, there are no complaints about it.

Radar detector

To alert the driver about speed control systems, the gadget is equipped with an active radar detector and a database of cameras. All notifications arrive in advance, so there is enough time to adjust the speed.

The module recognizes both standard systems and more advanced ones like Strelka. The popular Avtodoria complex is used to work with GPS databases. Users generally respond positively to the operation of the detector. False positives happen, but extremely rarely - about two out of ten cases.

Summing up

Our respondent is a very good example of a hybrid, where both a full-fledged DVR and an active radar detector are cleverly combined in one device. The device demonstrates stable operation, and without any failures.

High-quality assembly, stylish appearance, excellent Full HD-scan matrix, intelligent, and most importantly, intuitive menus and controls make this gadget desirable for any motorist. Therefore, the verdict is clear - recommended for purchase.