Thinkware U3000 dashcam available in Malaysia for RM2,799, powered by Sony Starvis 2 sensor
Korean dashcam maker Thinkware has a new flagship dash cam called Thinkware U3000and pre-orders for it have been opened by Malaysian distributor Sicurez.
The Thinkware U3000 replaces the U1000 as the flagship Thinkware dash cam. As you know, the U1000 was listed in MIROS and CyberSecurity Malaysia Dashcam Safety Scorecard and ranked third on the list with a score of 4.56/5.
The most important update for the Thinkware U3000 is the new Sony Starvis 2 IMX678 sensor, which promises better low-light (night) recording with reduced noise and motion blur. This will help ensure that license plates can be clearly captured in the footage, which will be useful for evidence gathering.
The front camera of the Thinkware U3000 is 4K UHD, while the rear camera is 2K QHD. While 4K recording for the front camera is standard at 30fps, you can also set it to 2K 60fps for clearer moving images.
In addition, the Thinkware U3000 now also has a built-in radar feature. It used to be an extra accessory that came with the U1000. Both the front and rear cameras have a radar feature.
Now what exactly is this radar feature? It allows the dash cam to use less battery in parking mode. Basically, the normal behavior of a dashcam in parking mode is that it always monitors what is happening through the camera. When it detects something, it records what is happening.
Through the use of radar, the dash cam can turn off its camera and instead use the radar to detect motion and wake up its camera only when the radar detects something.
The Pre-order Thinkware U3000 currently open for RM2,799 including installation.
