The Russian company Neoline has long established itself as a conscientious manufacturer of automotive electronics devices. The company started with video recorders, now it has more complex combo devices, supplemented by a GPS module and a radar detector.
The article will discuss the inexpensive video recorder Neoline Cubex V11, the main advantage of which is, of course, a very compact size. Has the quality of the final product suffered due to the reduction in the dimensions of the gadget and its weight? Read about it in the review below.
Device equipment
Recorder Neoline Cubex v11 comes in a cute small rectangular box made of cardboard.
On the top cover of the package is a photographic image of the device, as well as the logo of the manufacturer. In addition, the main advantages of the DVR are shown in the form of icons.
At the bottom of the box, the user can read information regarding technical specificationsgadget.
The following items were found in the box:
- DVR itself;
- windshield mounting system;
- cord to operate the device from the cigarette lighter;
- USB cable for connecting to a computer;
- warranty papers;
- user manual.
The equipment is ordinary, there is nothing superfluous.
Appearance and ergonomics
Recorder Neoline Cubex V11 has the shape of a small rectangular brick. First of all, it attracts attention with its compact dimensions. The dimensions of the device are as follows: width - 46 mm, height - 46 mm, thickness - 25 mm. The device's own weight is 65 grams.
On the front panel, the lens protrudes noticeably above the rest of the surface, below it are the company logo and the speaker of the device.
The entire surface of the back of the DVR is occupied by a high-quality display. Above the screen there is the Neoline logo and model marking, below it there are two control buttons, one of which is responsible for taking pictures, the second for turning on the emergency video recording mode.
There are four keys on the bottom end that are responsible for setting the operating parameters of the device and a sticker with a serial number, on the top there are slides for fixing the device on the bracket.
On the right side are a microphone, a slot for micro-SD memory cards and a button to turn on the device. On the left side are a mini-USB jack for charging or connecting to a computer and an HDMI port for connectinggadget to the TV to view the captured video content.
Installation in the car
Connecting the device to the car network and placing it in the cabin is not difficult even for an inexperienced car enthusiast. The small size of the Neoline Cubex V11 body will allow you to attach it to the windshield behind the saloon rear-view mirror. With this arrangement, the registrar will not "annoy" the eyes of those who like to profit from something by breaking the glass of the car. Yes, and the device will not block the driver’s view, which will favorably affect the safety of driving. The bracket of the device is fixed on the windshield using a silicone suction cup. Mounting system allows you to rotate the recorder.
The length of the complete power cable may not be enough to lay it under the trim of the car. This can be called a minus.
Technical parameters of the DVR
The following are the main technical characteristics of the gadget:
- Processor - AIT8427 (similar in performance to Ambarella 5).
- Display - TFT, diagonal 1.5 inches, resolution 480x240 pixels.
- Camera with a matrix resolution of 5 megapixels.
- Viewing angle of shooting - 110 degrees.
- Full HD video recording.
- The presence of a built-in microphone.
- USB port.
- HDMI connector.
- Motion sensor.
- G-sensor.
- Built-in 180mAh battery.
Basic instrument settings
To enter the main menuNeoline Cubex V11 and navigation through the settings are used by the control keys on the bottom end of the device case. The main options for setting up car recorder parameters for convenience are summarized in the list:
- choose video resolution (HD or FullHD);
- initialization of the start of recording when the ignition is turned on;
- built-in motion sensor;
- presence of an accelerometer;
- recording a sound sequence;
- setting the display of time and date on the video;
- choose video duration in minutes;
- the ability to enable emergency recording mode, in which video files are protected from accidental deletion;
- turning off the display of the device a few minutes after the start of recording, that is, shooting continues, just a working screen does not distract the driver;
- enable cyclic recording (the oldest files are overwritten by new ones, shooting is non-stop);
- viewing the captured video on the screen of the recorder.
Video quality
The very fact that the recorder has a low price segment to support video recording in full resolution of 1920x1080 pixels is pleasant. Of course, FullHD video files take up a lot of space on the memory card, but for "thrifty" motorists, there is the option to select a lower shooting resolution.
There are no complaints about the operation of the Neoline Cubex V11 video component during daylight hours. The picture is obtained with good detail, with rich colors. The only negative is some blurringimages at the edges of the field of view, which does not allow you to see the registration plates of cars traveling in the oncoming lane.
In the dark, the shooting quality of an inexpensive DVR drops sharply. And if in the city, in the light of lanterns, you can still distinguish at least some small details in the image, then on the highway a conditionally acceptable picture is issued only in the light of car headlights. But this circumstance in no way detracts from the merits of the "baby" - for its price it shoots perfectly.
Reviews from motorists
For a comfortable perception of information, reviews of the Neoline Cubex V11 will be issued in the form of two lists listing the pros and cons of the device.
So, the advantages of a car gadget:
- maximum compact size;
- low cost;
- shooting video in FullHD resolution;
- good feature set;
- handy swivel bracket.
Cons of the Neoline Cubex V11 DVR:
- short device power cord;
- very mediocre quality of shooting in the dark and in the light of lanterns;
- unstable operation of the factory firmware Neoline Cubex V11;
- small print on the screen does not allow you to comfortably control the operation of the gadget while driving, you have to stop;
- low sensitivity motion sensor;
- spontaneous reset of the recorder settings to factory settings, which occurs regardless of the level of charge of the built-in battery;
- when drivingregistrar while driving, due to not very reliable fixation, it shifts and it has to be returned to its place, being distracted from the process of driving;
- Flimsy DVR holder design.
In the end
The car registrar has long been a true friend of the car enthusiast. Some choose expensive devices, others have to settle for devices from the low-cost segment.
Neoline Cubex V11 occupies a kind of intermediate position between the middle and lower price segments of registrars.
On the one hand, the device can offer excellent design and low cost, on the other hand, it cannot boast of firmware stability, acceptable recording quality at night and ease of use while driving.
However, despite these shortcomings, the device will find its unpretentious buyer, thanks to its interesting appearance and low price.
