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  Top 10: Gifts under £50 (Article)
  If you fancy a go at another cardboard construction, with the added bonus of a working SLR camera by the end — the  Konstruktor DIY SLR Camera is a good shout.  The kit contains everything you need to  build a 35mm film SLR camera , as well as leather patches and a vinyl sticker sheet to customise it.
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  Review: TomTom Rider 550 (productReview)
  We also like the display bar on the right-hand side of the screen that shows vital information on fuel stations, speed cameras and about the route. An  anti-theft device  comes standard with the Premium Pack, but it'll cost you £50 as a separate purchase. In case you get a bit stuck, TomTom also have a series of videos to walk you through things like 

  Top 10: Gifts for Petrolheads 2019 (Article)
  Pimp out your stag or hen do transportation or add a touch of character to someone’s fancy new car. The gifting opportunities are endless with this bad boy. Dash camera While this gift doesn't exactly scream fun, it'll pay for itself if the recipient is ever unfortunate enough to be in an accident. Take it from us with the myriad of questions we get from readers about dash cams, anything can happen on the road - genuine accidents, crash-for-cash schemes, stones thrown up by vehicles leading to a smashed windscreen, someone reversing into your parked car etc.
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  Top 10: Gifts for petrolheads (Article)
  Just consider what you eat for breakfast… Dash camera While this gift doesn't exactly scream fun, it'll pay for itself if the recipient is ever unfortunate enough to be in an accident. Take it from us with the myriad of questions we get from readers about dash cams, anything can happen on the road - genuine accidents, crash-for-cash schemes, stones thrown up by vehicles leading to a smashed windscreen, someone reversing into your parked car etc.
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  Top 10: Child car safety products (Article)
  Garmin BabyCam - £160 Garmin is well-known for navigation systems and dash cameras – and now it makes a camera aimed specifically at drivers with young children. It fits to the rear headrest and connects wirelessly to a Garmin navigation system, so drivers can see how their infant is getting on at a glance.
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  Product Awards 2018: Winners (Article)
  This technology comes at a price though – at £250 it's more expensive than many other more basic cameras on the market. But, if you want an all singing and dancing dash camera with superb footage, this should be at the top of your list. Read the full review Buy it now >> See the full shortlist Sat Nav of the Year: TomTom Start 25

  Top 20: Camper van essentials (Article)
  Prices start at next to nothing, but the more you spend the better the quality of footage. Pricier cameras have better features too, like WiFi for saving footage to a phone or laptop, as well as GPS for recording location and speed data, which can further help in the event of an insurance claim. Read about our top 10 dash cameras Portable barbecue – from £5 Your camper might have a cooker, but nothing beats a nice outdoor barbecue when the weather is good.
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  Top 10: Father's Day gifts for petrolheads 2016 (Article)
    GoPro Hero - around £100 Every dad loves a gadget – and if your dad enjoys cars, cycling or motorbikes he’ll definitely appreciate a GoPro. These little, durable cameras can be attached to a variety of mounts and then fixed to helmets, chest mounts, handlebars or to car bodywork. Perfect for recording sporting adventures or great driving routes. The Hero is the simplest version of the GoPro, but it still shoots in 1080p at 30fps or 720p at a smooth 60fps.
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  Review: YI Ultra Dashcam (productReview)
  What is it? The YI Ultra Dash Camera is a medium price dashcam that offers a number of appealing features. It has a maximum 1520p resolution at 30fps - compared to 1080p for many dashcams - and is fitted with a large aperture f1.9 lens with a wide angle of 140.6 degrees which promises good performance in dark conditions and a wide field of view.
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  Top 10: Gadgets to modernise an older car in 2023 (Article)
  For starters, it packs a five-inch screen, worldwide maps with free updates, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, speed camera alerts, integrated live traffic updates and voice control. And if you connect your phone to it, it can also read out your text messages and provide hands-free calling - it’s compatible with Siri and Google Now, so your electronic personal assistants can be used while on the move.
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  Review: Ring Video Doorbell 2 (productReview)
  Instead, it can suit those with that have steps leading up to the front door, for example, or for those who want to angle the doorbell camera away from a busy road that might trigger unnecessary motion alerts. The box also includes two faceplates (Satin Nickel and Venetian), which can be painted to match your house. The Ring Video Doorbell 2 features 1080p streaming, which is an upgrade from 720p on the original doorbell.
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  Top 10: Winter essentials for car owners (Article)
  After all, the Anker  PowerCore 20100 has received 4.6 out of 5 stars from over  7000 Amazon customers. Dash camera It's no surprise that the dark and cold that winter brings with it also brings an increase in car collisions. Everyone wishes they'd had a dash cam to prove their innocence after they get into an accident, so why not avoid the faff of liability claims and get one now.
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  Review: Tile Pro (productReview)
  The obvious things are your keys and wallet. But it's essentially anything you don't want to lose - whether that be your luggage, digital camera, backpack or laptop. Tile's newest Bluetooth tracker, the Tile Pro, is the first to come with a replaceable battery, one of the most requested features from Tile users. It also has a longer Bluetooth range (90m) and is three times louder than previous Tiles.
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  Review: Tile Slim (productReview)
  But it's essentially anything you don't want to lose or you're worried about going stray. Your luggage, digital cameras, backpacks, laptops or car. According to Tile's website, some customers even use the waterproof models - like the Tile Style - to track their tortoise, which has a habit of getting lost in the garden.
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  Review: Hive Active Heating 2 (productReview)
  On the plus side, Hive is a modular system, so you can add sensors, lights, smart plugs and security cameras - which can all be managed and monitored with a smart assistant like Amazon's Alexa. It's definitely not cheap, with Hive's smart lightbulbs starting at £19, but it's a well thought out system for those wanting to upgrade to a proper smart home.
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  Top 10: Discounted gifts for Christmas 2018 (Article)
  Nikon A900 COOLPIX digital camera Nikon's 20.3-megapixel COOLPIX A900 delivers exceptional quality optics in a pocket-sized body. The 35x optical zoom lens captures fine details with a 70x Dynamic Fine Zoom. You can also capture memorable moments in crisp 4K UHD movies, as well as with the timelapse movie feature.
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  Top 10: Films for car enthusiasts (Article)
  Trivia: To save money on the budget and because they didn't always have permits,   William Friedkin   had the cameraman carted around in a wheelchair instead of using a camera mounted on dolly tracks for the moving shots. This is most noticeable when   Gene Hackman   runs to then enters the subway car. As the camera follows Hackman hurrying towards the car the film movement is smooth but then shakes noticeably as the cameraman has to get up from the wheelchair to follow Hackman.
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  Top 10: Films for car enthusiasts (Article)
  Trivia: To save money on the budget and because they didn't always have permits,   William Friedkin   had the cameraman carted around in a wheelchair instead of using a camera mounted on dolly tracks for the moving shots. This is most noticeable when   Gene Hackman   runs to then enters the subway car. As the camera follows Hackman hurrying towards the car the film movement is smooth but then shakes noticeably as the cameraman has to get up from the wheelchair to follow Hackman.
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  Top 10: Apps every driver should use (Article)
  Waze A navigation app with a social media twist, Waze relies more on the conscious input of its user base to provide additional data on your journey; you can notify others of incidents on the road (like safety cameras, debris in the road or vehicles on the hard shoulder) or just add interesting points of note anywhere on your journey (like marking events, shortcuts, scenic routes or whatever else they want). Plus, it’s free.
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  Top 10: Lego sets for younger children (Article)
  The set comprises of a steamboat with a mounted pulley, a rowing boat, Mickey and Minnie Duplo figures and accessories which include a pier, chair, camera and a parasol. Juniors Friends Stephanie’s Lakeside House This Juniors set is from the Friends range and is aimed at children between four and seven years old, with the prime attraction being the two-level lakeside house.