Some motorists dream of decentNavigator in the car, others dream of a high-quality DVR. Fans of fast driving would like to own a powerful anti-radar, able to quickly detect law enforcement officers on domestic roads. In fact, the three devices listed above are really not enough for most motorists to be completely happy. It remains only to determine the purchases and place for installation in the car. It would be nice to buy the device "3 in 1".
The focus of this article is the combined version.DVR, Navigator and radar detector. South Korean company engaged in the production of accessories for cars, presented for the CIS countries all the demanded functionality in one device and at an affordable price (10,000 rubles). His name is Sho-Me Combo 3. Reviews, description, review and features will help the reader to learn more information about the new product in the domestic automotive market.
Market positioning
Such a symbiosis of three popular automotiveaccessories is quite understandable - car owners do not just want to move along the roads comfortably. Many drivers are pleased to see one device on the windshield of the car, rather than three. It was the comfort of the motorist that became the main criterion for the manufacturer who introduced the 3 in 1 device to the world - a navigator, a DVR, a Sho-Me Combo 3 radar detector. Negative feedback on the combination of these three car accessories cannot be found.
As for pricing, here toothe manufacturer has met customers. The devices similar in functionality will cost the future owner exactly 2 times more expensive. However, as practice shows, three separate devices are still rational in use, because when one component fails, the other two continue to work. And in the combined systems, the owner loses all the functionality at once.
First meeting
Combined device comes incolorful box of large size, but the buyer should not be afraid of the fact that the recorder itself will be as huge as it is shown in the media in the photo. The gadget itself is small and resembles a digital camera from afar. In addition to the device itself, in the box, the user will find a bracket for mounting the gadget on the windshield of the car, several interface cables and a huge instruction manual.
It is worth noting that the guide is the mostSho-Me Combo 3 is the main accessory that has a DVR. Owner reviews claim that it is impossible to configure and commission the device without instructions, and there are no step-by-step actions for users in the media, in the descriptions.
Technical specifications of the recorder
Responsible for the video 2-megapixel sensor,which is capable of recording video in MP4 format at FullHD resolution (1920 x 1080 dpi). The video stream speed is 30 frames per second, and the H.264 codec is used for data compression. This is not to say that these specifications are perfect, but they are enough to consider the numbers of cars and the faces of drivers while driving. After all, this is exactly what the Sho-Me Combo 3 DVR is needed for. User reviews flatteringly describe the operation of the lens, with which you can not only adjust the sharpness of the image, but also change the focus.
Additional functionality of the DVR
Устройство имеет встроенную память объёмом 1 gigabyte and also supports the work of removable memory cards. True, there are restrictions on the amount of media, it is 32 gigabytes. The device supports loop recording, and also has the function of saving video in extreme conditions. Let it sound proud, but in fact everything is very simple: the Sho-Me Combo 3 DVR has a built-in G-sensor that disables the overwrite mode from a blow, allowing the owner to view the footage at any convenient time.
Naturally, all parameters are customizable, andthe user will not be difficult to determine the force of impact, as well as solve the issue with rewriting cycles. It’s a pity that the volume of the memory card is too small, maybe the manufacturer will correct this disadvantage with the release of a new firmware for the combined device.
Special navigator
As for the quality of work with satellites,DVR Sho-Me Combo 3 GPS, the reviews are positive. Even with a cold start (after removing the battery) to determine the location takes no more than five minutes. The device supports the download of geographic maps, is able to be updated and demonstrates stable operation during the ride. The owner of the vehicle can fully trust the navigator, because, unlike the Chinese devices, the gadget will not lead him into a dead end or into the oncoming lane of one-way traffic.
Программное обеспечение навигатора имеет built-in function "correct driving". That it causes a negative for all device owners. After all, when speed is exceeded, a meticulous, voiced voice constantly reports about this (naturally, with an increase). Many motorists can not understand why then the anti-radar, if the usual navigator cares about the user.
Disadvantages of the navigation system
And if the owners, according to their reviews, noclaims to the hardware of the device, there are many questions to the program for working with navigation. Better to start with the fact that in GPS mode it is impossible to turn off the sound. Make it quieter - please, but completely de-energize the speaker will not work. Naturally, this causes a big negative of those around the Sho-Me Combo 3 device. The feedback from the owners is full of ready-made solutions to fix the problem: some recommend installing an unofficial firmware, while others are easier to solder an additional resistor for the speaker.
Поддержка всевозможных карт вовсе не applies to street names of small cities. It is not clear what resources the manufacturer used, however, he apparently never heard of Yandex maps. It is the search for the desired address in small towns and is the second most important negative in this combination device. And again, all the hopes of users for an updated firmware.
Savior of all motorists
Many car owners assure othersthat the repair of the car, as well as the purchase of new alloy wheels provided them with a radar detector Sho-Me Combo 3. Reviews are understandable - lovers of fast driving just saved on fines. We can talk endlessly about the effectiveness of radar detection, and more precisely about its methods of detecting and using all possible frequencies. It will be easier to summarize - on the roads of the CIS countries, as well as a small part of Eastern Europe, there is not a single radar that could not detect the Sho-Me Combo 3.
Вот только для достижения максимальной To determine the effectiveness of the radar, you need to fine-tune the device. And to do this without a real radar is very difficult. The fact is that the manufacturer has equipped the gadget with several detection modes that can be independently configured (city, highway, speed, etc.). In the factory version, they work poorly - the radar beeps on city streets or stays idle on the track when driving at high speed.
Device control panel
Жидкокристаллический экран регистратора не supports touch input. This is really a serious mistake of the manufacturer, because it's the 21st century in the courtyard, and you need to somehow correspond to the market trends. And do not think that a large number of buttons can correct the situation with data entry in the Sho-Me Combo 3. Owner reviews claim that it is convenient to use keys only to switch modes, but it is difficult to fine-tune - it takes time, perseverance and the ability to read the operating instructions .
As for the buttons, here the manufacturermanaged to upset all buyers. Located on both edges of the device keys are fully involved in the management of the device. Accordingly, before entering the data, you need to study the functionality of all the buttons and only then make the settings.
Oddities in the firmware
By the combined device Sho-Me Combo 3Negative reviews always begin with a software description. The fact is that the manufacturer supplies the market with unchecked firmware. Correcting one mistake, the company's programmers make another. There are also complaints about the manufacturer - technologists install the first version of the software into the device, trusting the update to the end user. Yes, this solution is simpler, however, many customers, purchasing a registrar, immediately install it in the car, and do not run to change the firmware. Hence, all the negatives: second dips in the recording, the inability to change the volume of the sound, the lack of adjustment of the G-sensor and many other inconveniences.
Hardware features
Owners of the combined device coststake care of the availability of the card reader on the computer if they wish to view the footage at home. The problem is that when you connect the recorder to a personal computer or laptop, it is impossible to detect the Sho-Me Combo 3 radar detector at the hardware level. User reviews claim that the whole problem is in drivers that simply do not exist for all operating systems except Windows 10.
Вопросы есть и к работе интерфейса HDMI.Familiarize yourself with the footage on the LCD TV screen will not work. Naturally, many questions arise to the non-working interface of all motorists. However, in the instructions, in the section describing the HDMI port, it is written in black and white that this controller is intended for expansion and it works only in the “navigator” mode. Many users hope that when updating the firmware of the device, the manufacturer will fix this problem in the work of the HDMI port.
Finally
Excellent functionality, but raw softwaresoftware - this is how you can briefly describe the combined Sho-Me Combo 3. User feedback only confirms such conclusions. After all, no one has any complaints about the hardware (if you close your eyes to the functionality of the buttons): a radar detector, a navigator, a video recorder - everything functions perfectly. A lot of settings, a convenient menu, small dimensions, the choice of modes - what else does a car enthusiast need? But the program part of the questions do not count. Therefore, the conclusion on the combined device is obvious - it is better for demanding customers to look for another solution on the market, and all other potential owners will need strong nerves to fine-tune the multifunctional gadget.
