does not have the same functionality including no 2-way messenger function
horribly expensive
it does not yet allow seamless messaging
No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
the upgrade to a USB-C charging port
texting is even more annoying than texting directly on the device
Without a display
loading up the live feed can take a while and is prone to failure
footage playback can be slow to load and often throws up choppy framerates
Spot s network has a poor reputation in certain parts of the world
no need to use the app again
there are no driver assistance features with the Mini 2
Inreach Mini has a legit 50 hours of battery life
my satellite messenger fail to find a signal
Inreach Mini is pretty weak in the battery department
the footage does become a little grainy
fit into its tiny frame is GPS
Mini 2 is so small and hard to spot
The Dash Cam Mini 2 is limited to 1080p
It was impossible to keep moisture off of my windshield the night I took the
a wide 140-degree field of view
Spot has horrible customer service
The button is also bigger than the other buttons
inReach Mini does not sync using the inReach Sync program
inReach Mini can only be paired with one phone at a time
It only works between inReach devices
its tiny screen and limited scrolling options means typing out
tracking
get-out-of-jail-free card)
Small screen for onboard messaging
area I run in is remote and often lacking in phone signal
dangerous and unpredictable terrain and mostly in quiet and remote areas
Monthly subscriptions may seem expensive
this feature is ONLY to be used in an emergency
messaging does rely on the device having a signal
it s just a bit expensive
adhesive commits you to one windscreen and one position
the filter is a 25 accessory
Slow GPS The GPS can take a heck of a long time to connect
not only time-consuming and very expensive
the GPS signal strength/connectivity is often somewhat slow
the service is often quite slow
Each message is limited to 160 characters
Garmin Dash Cam Mini
Altra Running Timp 4 Multi Tester
somewhat clunky user interface
Golden Gate Kima RT Multi Tester
where cell phone service is unreliable
Long Road from NYC 2019 to th
a micro SD card is not included with the camera
the Garmin Drive app has spliced two video clips
very rare
computer too via a memory card
It turns on when you turn on the car and records the road
data transfer cable cord redundant
it records exactly as you would have seen the road as you were driving
were no frame skips in the video we recorded
Does it record continuously or only when moving or upon detection of sound
It was getting too dangerous to continue
snow melting off was utterly wrong
it lacks the ability to show a map
lack of outdoor activities is something that can make one go a little stir crazy
amount of snow still on the mountain and roads
Spot has no monthly subscription options
lack of screen real estate is easier to tolerate thanks to the extensive mobile phone connection capabilities
It does not store any personal data
extremely small size of the device
Garmin have sacrificed and limited certain features
safety is not the number one item on the agenda
non-stop because of all the text messages and missed phone calls
Tracking does not work when suspended
lack of communication options is also a hindrance
It just takes a little longer like 1-2 minutes
Satellite messages have to travel thousands of miles each way
subscription plans also make it pricey
tracking is heavily disrupted by tree cover
normal text message only has to go to the nearest cell phone tower
cell coverage is too weak to make phone calls
No screen Memory card included Rear camera View
will not keep recording whereas a rechargeable battery will
Some cameras may decrease resolution to achieve a higher frame rate
It requires the dash cam to be hardwired to the car's power
it only worked when you had active tracking turned on
lack of any map that s usable on the unit itself
it has less battery life than my EXPLORER+
spotty cell service
no-service areas was mostly limited to satellite phones