{"id":4201,"date":"2009-07-20T00:26:36","date_gmt":"2009-07-19T16:26:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/?p=4201"},"modified":"2009-07-21T03:20:31","modified_gmt":"2009-07-20T19:20:31","slug":"first-review-of-vigi-vehicle-video-recorder-mt-12-special-discount-for-readers-video-within","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2009\/07\/20\/first-review-of-vigi-vehicle-video-recorder-mt-12-special-discount-for-readers-video-within\/","title":{"rendered":"First Review of ViGi Vehicle Video Recorder (MT-12), Special Discount for Readers &#8211; Video Within"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are following my blog, you will notice that I have been talking about this <a href=\"http:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/tag\/vigi\/\" target=\"_blank\">ViGi Vehicle Video Recorder (VVR) MT-12<\/a>. I have gotten the review set on Thursday evening and has been using it for a few days. This is a short review of using it and also my collection of near misses captured on video \ud83d\ude42 .<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"4202\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2009\/07\/20\/first-review-of-vigi-vehicle-video-recorder-mt-12-special-discount-for-readers-video-within\/vigi_squeeze\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/vigi_squeeze.jpg?fit=460%2C344&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"460,344\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"vigi_squeeze\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/vigi_squeeze.jpg?fit=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/vigi_squeeze.jpg?fit=460%2C344&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4202 aligncenter\" title=\"vigi_squeeze\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/vigi_squeeze.jpg?resize=460%2C344\" alt=\"vigi_squeeze\" width=\"460\" height=\"344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/vigi_squeeze.jpg?w=460&amp;ssl=1 460w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/vigi_squeeze.jpg?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><!--more--><\/h3>\n<p>Here is a short video of some video taken using ViGi MT-12<\/p>\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LKsbvuRqPZA?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<h3>First Impression<\/h3>\n<p>Bulky but light. Some thinks that it is not worth that price. Nice holder and good to have laser pointer incorporated.<\/p>\n<h3>First Usage<\/h3>\n<p>I did not read any instruction. inserted my free 2GB Kingston SD card, stick the ViGi VVR to my windscreen, plug it into the cigarette socket and that is it. I meddle with the laser pointer a little bit but I think it will be useless in bright light. Anyway, adjust pointer roughly to the center of your car. BTW, when I plugged the power into the cigaretter socket, it will start recording in approximately 4 seconds.<\/p>\n<h3>First Review of Footage<\/h3>\n<p>The SD card store the video and images (yes, it can take images) in separate folder. The video are captured in approximately 5 minutes block with a file size of over 100 mb (depending on the details). The carpark footage is grainy but it is expected (but above my expectation) as the device has a auto balancing system (it is called White Balancing but I think it should be called auto light adjustment).<\/p>\n<p>The daylight videos are pretty good. In fact, after some of my friends looked at the footage, they are already thinking of getting one themselves.<\/p>\n<p>The low light (in tunnel) to daylight (outside tunnel) adjustment is pretty good. It can easily adjust to the correct lighting and a fast speed.<\/p>\n<h3>What Can You Do with ViGi Vehicle Video Recorder<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Of course, according to manual, you can record accidents and use it as evidences. However, after some talks with my friends, I think we can make better use of it.<\/li>\n<li>Record accidents or near misses for evidences in claiming insurances and etc.<\/li>\n<li>Capture interesting on-the-road footage, like convoys and etc.<\/li>\n<li>Use it as a direction video if someone don&#8217;t know how to go to a place (record it, upload it and share with everyone).<\/li>\n<li>Use it as a voice recorder if you suddenly have a brilliant million dollar idea. Just shout it out as this device captures sound (very good function, in my opinion)<\/li>\n<li>Use it as a surveillance camera. I manage to power it on using a USB cable with charger input (not included in package). See below pictures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"4204\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2009\/07\/20\/first-review-of-vigi-vehicle-video-recorder-mt-12-special-discount-for-readers-video-within\/dscn3978m\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/dscn3978m.jpg?fit=460%2C345&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"460,345\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.7&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;COOLPIX P5100&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1248066792&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;7.5&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;64&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0166666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"dscn3978m\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/dscn3978m.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/dscn3978m.jpg?fit=460%2C345&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4204 aligncenter\" title=\"dscn3978m\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/dscn3978m.jpg?resize=460%2C345\" alt=\"dscn3978m\" width=\"460\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/dscn3978m.jpg?w=460&amp;ssl=1 460w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/dscn3978m.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"4205\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2009\/07\/20\/first-review-of-vigi-vehicle-video-recorder-mt-12-special-discount-for-readers-video-within\/dscn3979m\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/dscn3979m.jpg?fit=460%2C345&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"460,345\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;COOLPIX P5100&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1248066808&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;12.9&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;64&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0166666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"dscn3979m\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/dscn3979m.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/dscn3979m.jpg?fit=460%2C345&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4205 aligncenter\" title=\"dscn3979m\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/dscn3979m.jpg?resize=460%2C345\" alt=\"dscn3979m\" width=\"460\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/dscn3979m.jpg?w=460&amp;ssl=1 460w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/dscn3979m.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use it to capture interesting places, people on the road. In fact I am doing it now \ud83d\ude42 .<\/li>\n<li>Use it as a rear video recorder. you can plug it to your rear of your car. You have 3 meters of\u00a0 cable to move around.<\/li>\n<li>Goofing around in the car. Use it as a video camera to capture that moment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>My thoughts<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The maximum 4GB capacity is not enough. It should incoporate a SDHC standard card slot (but I think price will increase). However as the video will overwrite itself, it may not post a big issue.<\/li>\n<li>The resolution could be improved in future. Currently, it is at 640 X 480 pixels. You can still see vehicle number at close range. If you increase resolution, price may increase.<\/li>\n<li>The device is a must have for people that is always travelling on the road.<\/li>\n<li>The device can save a lot of explanation in accidents given that it can capture the whole incident and even record the sound at that moment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>To my Readers<\/h3>\n<p>I managed to squeeze Kenney to get a special discount for TechieLobang readers. I have once been told that my website is a LOBANG (apportunity, good deals) website but there is no lobang. So, finally, Kenny decided to give in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended Retail Price: S$329 inclusive of GST<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Special Price for TechieLobang: S$250 inclusive of GST <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, you must quote &#8220;<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>TechieLobang ViGi<\/strong><\/span>&#8221; in your email to them and they will know how to do the rest \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>Here is their email address: <span class=\"parah\"><a href=\"mailto:biz@vigservices.com\" target=\"_blank\">biz@vigservices.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vigidrive.com\/wheretopurchase.html\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to ViGi Purchase Page<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>(it will be selling at AA Singapore too)<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"parah\">Let me know if you have any problem with it. BTW, if you want me to test a few more scenarios on this ViGi MT-12, just put it in the comments. \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"parah\">[ad#boxlist]<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are following my blog, you will notice that I have been talking about this ViGi Vehicle Video Recorder (VVR) MT-12. I have gotten the review set on Thursday evening and has been using it for a few days. 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