MiVue 688

1. The MIVue 688 is the best invention since ‘sliced bread’ says hubby and its the perfect device for me! I consider myself a careful driver but I am rather unlucky and have had a couple of accidents where, thankfully, the other driver admitted liability but what if they had not? Its very hard to prove who is at fault if both drivers say neither of them are! This is where the MiVue 688 is a lifesaver!

The MiVue 688 is literally like your eyewitness – it cannot be argued with and no-one can claim otherwise as you will have recorded evidence – hopefully in your defence!

I think the integrated GPS is quite the bonus addition as I am not well known for my sense of direction and the kids no longer panic when I say I havn’t a clue where I am! They are well used to my ‘explorer’ trips and yes, I have been called Dora the Explorer many times. With the MiVue 688 you will not go off track – unless you want to.

The camera is full HD 1080 pixel and has a Sony optic sensor so the view and picture quality is excellent.

This also works 100% in low light which can be useful is you have a mishap at night.

Now, for all you Facebook and social media addicts, you can use the manager desktop to share your driving experience, the scenery or whatever else you discover on your route – this is brilliant and we have had a lot of fun with this option. My kids love it and between Instagram, Google Plus and Facebook they have quite a lot of ‘hits’ on scenery, various animals and beautiful beach views – the wide angle lens allows for some rather fabulous views to be captured.

The safety camera alerts are also a welcome addition as they make you aware of your speed, useful again,  if you are like me! My speed seems to vary according to the type of music we are listening to when driving. It doesn’t help when my 11yr old has recently discovered Meatloaf and every journey has to include ‘Bat out of Hell’ – I have to watch my speed carefully as I always seem to be at the upper end of the speed limit when this is playing!!

When I am driving a long journey, especially on a motorway at night, I tend to feel very tired. I combat this with sweets, chocolate, coffee and crisps etc which does keep me alert but isn’t good for the waistline! The MiVue 688 has a ‘Lane Departure Warning System’ so if you edge over the white line an alert sounds. This is reassuring and I am certain if more people had this function on their cars they would be very unlikely to fall asleep at the wheel – the cause of so many motorway incidents.

So, coming from a mum of three who is almost NEVER off the road, this device is ingenious, and one of those ‘cannot live without’ items I will have forever. Buy it and try it, you will love it and who knows – it might provide crucial evidence one day that you will be thankful for!

Available from several retailers online and instore.