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This Christmas, Give the Navman Gift That Never Stops Giving – Safety

  • Written by Times Media

Protect your loved one’s drives with a Navman Dash Cam. 

This Christmas don’t just give – protect. 

Whether it is a new driver, a parent on the school run, a road trip warrior or the family motorbike enthusiast, a Navman Dash Cam is the gift that will help keep them safe all year around - guarding against false accident claims, road rage, demerit points and protect their insurance premiums. 

This year, Navman introduced an Australian first Dash Cam: the MiVue™ True 4K PRO Surround 3-Camera system that captures front, rear, and side impact zones including sideswipes and T-bone accidents.  Navman’s latest range also features models with True 4K and 2.5K resolution for crystal-clear footage and practical features including Safety Camera Warnings with free monthly updates, ADAS alerts and Wi-Fi for instant footage sharing.  There’s also a dedicated Helmet Dash Cam for motorbike riders. 

MiVue™ 270 Safety

Give the Gift of Safety and Stop False Claims

RRP $179

Perfect For: Young adult/first time drivers, parents, daily commuters, older drivers

 

Why it’s a great gift: The MiVue™ 270 Safety is packed with smart safety features. For new drivers, features like lane departure and forward collision warnings as well as safety camera alerts offer extra confidence as they build their skills behind the wheel. For both young and older drivers, these tools provide added awareness and peace of mind.

The MiVue™ 270 Safety records True 2.5K Quad HD footage at 30fps, so every detail is captured in stunning clarity, ensuring their side of the story is backed by irrefutable evidence. Clear footage not only protects drivers from being unfairly blamed after an incident, but the very presence of a recording camera can quickly defuse aggressive behavior and prevent bullying on the road. 

Key Features:

  • True 2.5K Quad HD recording – for clear evidence
  • Safety Camera Warnings including School Zone Alerts that help avoid nasty fines. (with free monthly updates).
  • ADAS Warnings: Fatigue Alerts, Lane Departure, and Forward Collision Warnings to keep drivers sharp and safe.
  • GPS-Tagged Footage logs important data about the precise location an incident occurred and the speed a driver was travelling.
  • Optimised Day/Night Recording clear footage on bright days and night.
  • Parking Mode with the purchase of an optional Smartbox accessory.

Available at major electronics retailers.  More info www.navman.com.au 

MiVue™ True 4K and MiVue™ True 4K DC (Dual Camera)

Give the Gift of Clarity

Capture Unexpected and Unforgettable 4K Moments – Rain, Hail or Shine                                                        

RRP: $279 (MiVue™ True 4K)            RRP: $349 (MiVue™ True 4K DC)

Perfect For: Road-trippers, tradies, driving enthusiasts, daily commuters and anyone who loves to capture scenic drives in high resolution.


Why it’s a great gift: Give the road warrior in your life a Dash Cam that captures every moment in crystal-clear True 4K footage. Featuring an 8 megapixel sensor and STARVIS technology this model offers unbeatable video quality in both bright and low-light conditions such as when a driver is in a car park or driving at night. Not only will such high quality footage help loved ones defend their side of the story in an accident, it will also clearly capture beautiful scenic road trips. The DC version adds a rear camera for coverage in case of rear-end collisions. 

Key Features:

  • True 4K Ultra HD (2160p) Recording
  • Rear Camera (True 4K DC version): Full HD 1080P
  • EZYSHARE via Wi-Fi instantly sends footage of an incident from the MiVue™ Dash Cam to a driver’s phone.
  • Safety Camera Warnings for speed and school zones. Free monthly safety updates available.
  • Super MP4 Recording - Footage is written to the micro SD card every two seconds minimising any chance of corruption and ensuring videos are safely stored.

Both models include a 64GB endurance microSD Cards. Available at major electronics retailers. More info: www.navman.com.au 

MiVue™ True 4K Pro Surround

The Gift that Sees it All - Front, Rear and Side Impact Zone Recording

RRP $529

Perfect For: Tech lovers, dads, partners, safety conscious parents and anyone who wants surround vehicle protection

                        

                                                                                                                                             Surround Recording

Why it’s a great gift:  Looking for the ultimate gift for the driver in your life? This first of its kind 3-camera Dash Cam records the front, rear, and side impact zones of a vehicle. It delivers peace of mind, capturing everything from subtle sideswipes, questionable lane changes, rear accidents to multi-car collisions, ensuring no detail is missed. It offers a True 4K Ultra HD resolution front camera with an 8-megapixel sensor, a 2.5K Quad HD 1440P rear camera and a 2.5K side impact zone camera (housed within the rear camera unit). Add a MiVue™ Smartbox IV accessory kit and keep all sides protected when parked. 

Key Features:

  • True 4K Front Camera + 2.5K Rear + 2.5K Side Impact Zone Camera
  • Side Impact Zone Recording – Captures events like sideswipes
  • Intuitive Voice Command System for safer hands-free operation.
  • Timed Safety Camera and School Zone Alerts, for speed and school zones. Includes free monthly updates.
  • ADAS Safety Features Front Collision Warnings and Lane Departure Warnings that will alert drivers if they are veering out their lane.
  • Smart and Low Power Parking Modes that captures front, rear and side views when a car is parked. It records hit and runs, and if a car is vandalised.  Parking Mode will require a MiVue™ Smartbox -IV accessory kit (sold separately).
  • EZYSHARE via Wi-Fi instantly sends footage of an incident from the MiVue™ Dash Cam to a driver’s phone. 

Includes a 128GB Endurance microSD Card. Available at major electronics retailers. More Info see www.navman.com.au 

MiVue™ Rider DC Helmet Camera

The Gift that Ensures Riders have the Best Witness on Every Ride

RRP $349.

Perfect For: All motorbike riders and food delivery riders/couriers 

 

 

Why it’s a great gift: This Holiday Season give the rider in your life a reliable witness on every trip. This IP67 weatherproof, helmet-mounted Dash Cam records both front and rear views in crisp 2.5K Quad HD with a 4 megapixel sensor. It starts automatically recording the moment it’s mounted, so they never miss a thing features a rechargeable battery that provides up to 4.5 hours of continuous recording. Riders can even share their journeys as GPX files with their fellow riders.  Unlike action cameras, this smart device simultaneously records both front and rear views and tags footage with GPS location data. 

Key Features:

  • True 2.5K Quad HD recording front and rear
  • Trip Lapse Videos -- condenses long rides into short clips for easy sharing
  • Completely Weatherproof with IP67 Rating  
  • EZYSHARE via High Speed Wi-Fi. Allows riders to easily send footage from their dash camera to their smartphone
  • Export and share rides as GPX files, so loved ones can share of their favourite trips with mates
  • The MiVue™ Rider DC locks tidily and securely onto a helmet via a strong adhesive mount with built in magnetic sensors and when a rider attaches the Dash Cam to their helmet, it will automatically start recording.   

Includes a 64GB endurance microSD. Available at major electronics retailers. For more info  www.navman.com.au

 

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