Every car enthusiast knows that a variety of situations can happen on the road. And often it is not possible to prove one's case in this or that situation due to the banal lack of evidence. It was to resolve controversial issues on the road that DVRs were invented. These devices are able to record everything that happens. Such a video will be strong evidence in court.
Modern DVRs are equipped with a bunch of additional options and can record high-quality videos. One of the most interesting is the Digma Freedrive 300 DVR. User reviews about it are mostly positive. Therefore, you need to consider its technical characteristics and understand how good it is. Or not good. This is already how it works. But first, a few words about the manufacturer of the device.
About companyDigma
This manufacturer entered the world market not so long ago. The company is engaged in the production of various small goods from the category of electronics: flash drives, MP3 players, headphones and other devices necessary in our time. Relatively recently, the company has taken up the production of more serious electronics: tablets and video recorders. The latter, by the way, are in fairly stable demand. But about the tablets, users respond negatively. But the heroes of today's review are DVRs. They are distinguished by high quality workmanship and the presence of very advanced technical characteristics. It is not clear how such a company managed to produce such a high-quality product. However, let's proceed to the review of Digma Freedrive 300. User reviews will be analyzed a little later. In the meantime, consider the product package.
Package set
So, what will users be offered with this registrar? Nothing interesting. The product comes in a simple recycled cardboard box. In a conspicuous place - a colorful display of goods and the company logo. Inside the Digma Freedrive 300 car recorder itself (which we will review a little later), a user manual in different languages (Russian is also present) and a warranty card. There is nothing else in the box. A very modest set. But what else could you expect? The device is budget. Naturally, there won't be any "goodies" in the delivery set. It's good that there isadequate and detailed instructions in Russian. It is written in simple and understandable language. No one will have any problems using the product. With the delivery set, everything is clear. And now consider the appearance of the DVR.
Look & Design
This DVR looks interesting. It resembles a miniature mirrorless camera. On the front panel is a large lens, which is made of plastic. The body of the recorder itself is quite thin. The rear panel is almost entirely occupied by a bright information screen. There are also some buttons to control the recorder. They are made of plastic. However, like the whole device. At the same time, the build quality is at a fairly high level. The DVR mount allows the device to rotate 360 degrees. This means that it can also film what is happening inside the car. A very useful option. On the side face there is a slot for a memory card and the necessary connectors for connecting the DVR to a network and a computer. This is what the device looks like. Its design is really good. However, the time has come to consider other features of the Digma Freedrive 300. Reviews will be discussed in subsequent chapters.
Main specifications of the device
So, how can this DVR please users? Firstly, he can shoot video in Full HD at 30 frames per second. If you reduce the resolution to HD, thenthe speed will increase to 60 frames per second, which is generally wonderful. The device has a shock sensor, that is, the registrar is able to start recording immediately after the car was hit. There is also an option for automatic scheduled start recording. When connected to a computer, another function appears: the recorder can be used as a webcam. Moreover, the sound and video when using such a camera will be simply excellent.
All DVR options can be configured using a fairly logical menu. In general, the recorder provides high quality video. On it, you can easily make out the numbers of the front cars. Thanks to the cool lens, the picture is of high quality even at night. And this is good news. And now let's continue talking about the Digma Freedrive 300 DVR. The owners' feedback on video quality is very interesting.
Owner reviews on video quality
Users who have purchased this device leave comments about how it works. It is necessary to consider them in order to understand whether this device is so good. It should be noted right away that the reviews about the quality of the videos are mostly positive. Almost all motorists notice that the video is clear, detailed. And Full HD resolution allows you to even consider quite small details. Those who have used HD for recording say that watching videos at 60 frames per second allows you to notice even more features. In general, the video quality is excellent for the Digma Freedrive DVR300. Reviews confirmed this. And now let's talk about the additional options of the device. What do users think about this?
Owner reviews about additional options
And now let's look at the reviews on the additional options of this DVR. How do they work? Is it worth using them at all? I must say that the reviews of the owners in this case are ambiguous. For example, users respond very unflatteringly about the G-sensor (shock sensor). They write that you need to hit the DVR itself well so that it starts recording. And this is absolutely true. This sensor is really very tight. What then force should be blow on the body of the car? Even the built-in sensor settings do not give the desired result.
Users also note that when connected to a computer, the registrar behaves inappropriately. Communication is lost all the time. So there can be no question of any use as a webcam. Even throwing records on a computer is already a problem. Now about the night shooting mode. It's all right here. Motorists report that the video quality in low light is really high. This mode allows you to shoot at any time of the day, and all the details will be clearly distinguishable. And now about the appearance and mounting of Digma Freedrive 300 Black. User feedback on design and ergonomics is also extremely important.
Owner feedback on design and ergonomics
As for the appearance of the device, theneveryone seems to be happy here. Motorists note that the strict and modern design of the device allows it to fit perfectly into any interior. At the same time, the device looks quite modern. One lens is worth something. Many also liked the high-quality plastic case. And the display is quite large for such a device. As for ergonomics, there is also an enviable unity of opinion. Almost all motorists claim that the suction cup mount is very convenient. With it, you can securely mount the recorder on the windshield and rotate it in all directions. That is, with the ergonomics of the gadget, everything is in order. But how reliable is the Digma Freedrive 300 DVR (black)? Reviews about its reliability, we will consider right now.
Reviews of owners about the reliability of the device
Among the owners of the device, there are those who have been using it for more than a year. It is worth listening to their opinion about the reliability of the gadget. However, we immediately note that there is no consensus here. Some car enthusiasts note that this DVR worked for them without a hitch for a whole year. And nothing happened to him. This cannot but rejoice. But there are about the same number of claims that the DVR worked for only a month, and then did not turn on again. And in the corporate service they said that it cannot be repaired. What is it like? Apparently, the company has quite a lot of factory defects. Those who still use the registrar probably received a model without marriage. And motorists who announced the rapid failure of the device clearly ran into a marriage. But even in this casethe manufacturer does not recognize the marriage and does not want to return the money. It's good that the DVR is not so expensive.
Owner reviews about the price-quality ratio
What does the Digma Freedrive 300 (black) look like from this side? Reviews of the owners in this regard are definitely ambiguous. Some believe that its price corresponds to the quality. That is, all functions work fine, the registrar looks good and performs its task. So you can pay for it. But there are those who think otherwise. Many motorists agree that for this craft, reminiscent of a cheap "China", it's a pity for the ruble. They base their comments on the fact that the recorder has a very tight G-sensor and does not work well with a computer. But these are its main functions.
Video quality is a secondary factor. If the registrar does not know how to start recording on time, then why is he needed? And it's hard to disagree with them. But then again, it's all about factory marriage. It's like playing Russian roulette. You never know from which batch the gadget will get you. If we exclude a factory defect, then the device turns out to be very worthy. But it cannot be ruled out. Therefore, the verdict will be appropriate.
Verdict
So, the Digma Freedrive 300 DVR, the reviews of which we have analyzed a little higher, could turn out to be a very good device at a decent price. Could. If not for the horrendous size of the factory marriage. Every third device (according to users) has some kind of defect. Here also there is a reasonable question. Costswhether to buy such a product at all? If you want it cheaper, then it's worth it. But you need to be prepared for various troubles. But if you need a really high-quality and reliable DVR, then it is better to overpay a little and choose something really worthy. Because this DVR will not work for a long time. It is a fact. Though unpleasant.
Conclusion
Above, we dismantled the budget car DVR Digma Freedrive 300. User reviews about the device are ambiguous. However, we came to the conclusion that it is not worth buying a device. There are problems with the G-sensor, inadequate work with the computer when connected, and a huge amount of factory defects. The last fact is the most frustrating. Indeed, everything shows that the manufacturer tried to create a high-quality and inexpensive device. But, apparently, something was not taken into account in the manufacturing process (or even design). The manufacturer should have worked on the bugs. Then the considered DVR would become very popular among motorists. The technical characteristics of the device are excellent. It just needs some tweaking. But for now, it’s not worth buying a DVR (albeit a budget one). But the second and third generation will need to be looked at first. But that will be a completely different story.
