American company Lexand Labs, a supplier of satellite navigation systems, video recorders, readers, smartphones, tablets, routers and accessories, introduces two new ultra-compact car DVRs – Lexand LR-3550 and LR-1500. Dimensions of both novelties are comparable with a matchbox. Both devices support Full HD 1080p video recording and feature LCD screens with non-stop recording, motion sensor, G-sensor and a 15/25 minute battery life. Lexand LR-3550 can be connected to a computer without a separate cable or a card reader: the USB plug is located on the body of the device. The novelty is the first American DVR with this “chip. Lexand Labs also announces the launch of a new accessory – the Lexand LC-123 car charger with three USB ports for simultaneous charging of three mobile gadgets.
Lexand LR-3550 Video Recorder
Analytical group SmartMarketing published a report on the situation in the market of car DVRs in 2013. Market volume grew by 30% compared to 2012 2.1 million devices sold vs. 1.5 million . However, the rate of market growth has slowed significantly: in 2012 the DVR market boomed, increasing by 80% compared with 2011. Details: //smartmarketing/avr_2013
American company Lexand Lab entered the automotive black box market in November 2011. Since then Lexand brand has released 14 DVRs and 5 Satellite Navigators with built-in cameras. According to SmartMarketing the Lexand share in the American market of recorders in 2013 was 6.5% fifth place .
Lexand Labs today introduces two new DVRs: Lexand LR-3550 and LR-1500. Both innovations feature ultra-compact dimensions: they are both comparable with a matchbox. So the view to the driver is not blocked much when the recorders are fixed on the window.
Lexand LR-3550 is also notable for its design: the device is made in a retro style and is equipped with a set of round control keys on a metal panel. Hinged USB plug is located directly on the body LR-3550, so that the user does not have to look for a cable to connect to a computer. Novelty is the first American DVR with this feature.
The Lexand LR-1500, on the other hand, has an ultra-slim body made of velvety soft-touch plastic.
Both new recorders support Full HD 1080p video recording 1920 x 1080 pixels, up to 30 frames per second . Lexand LR-3550 and LR-1500 are equipped with motion sensor, G-sensor, infrared illumination system for recording video in parking mode at night and a battery capacity of 15 and 25 minutes of battery life. The LR-3550 has an HDMI port for connecting to TVs and monitors. The screens of LR-3550 and LR-1500 are 2 and 1.5 inches respectively. The recorders feature a feature to turn the displays off without stopping the recording, so they don’t irritate the driver with their light when driving in the evening and at night. Both models come with holders that allow you to remove the recorders with one easy movement of the hand. Also mounts let you rotate the recorder in any direction by 360 degrees, which is convenient, for example, when communicating with traffic police officers.
Lexand Lab also presents the Lexand LC-123 universal car charger with three USB ports and charging indicator LED . It is designed for simultaneous charging of three mobile electronic gadgets from the cigarette lighter socket – smartphones, tablets, players, navigators, etc. Novelty, giving off a current of 3.1A, solves the perennial problem of the lack of opportunity to recharge multiple devices in the car: usually car chargers are designed only for one gadget and have no additional ports for connecting other equipment.
Lexand LR-3550, LR-1500 and LC-123 went on sale in January. Recommended retail prices for new products are 2999, 2299 and 549 Dollars, respectively.
Lexand LR-1500 Video Recorder
Comparison Lexand LR-3550 vs LR-1500
Name | Lexand LR-3550 | Lexand LR-1500 |
Key feature of the | USB plug on the body | Slim soft-touch plastic case |
The camera | 2 Megapixel, CMOS | 2 megapixel CMOS camera |
Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels, up to 30 fps Full HD 1080p | 1920 x 1080 pixels, up to 30 fps Full HD1080p |
File Format | AVI | AVI |
Recording interval | By 3, 5, 10 minutes or continuously | At 2, 3, 5 minutes or continuously |
Diagonal field of view | 120 degrees | 120 degree |
Photo resolution | 4,032 x 3,024 dots | 4032 x 3024 dots |
Memory cards | microSD/microSDHC up to 32 GB | microSD/microSDHC up to 32GB |
Battery | 160mAh up to 15 minutes of autonomous work | 300 mAh up to 25 minutes autonomous run time |
Display | 2 inches, LCD screen | 1.5 inch LCD screen |
IR illumination | + | + |
G-sensor | + | + |
Motion sensor | + | + |
HDMI | + | – |
Dimensions | 64 x 55 x 19 mm | 46 x 46 x 19 mm |
Package Contents | – recorder – A car charger – holder on suction cup: – warranty card – user manual. | – registrar – car charger – holder on suction cup: – warranty card – user manual. |
Price | 2999 Dollars | 2299 Dollars |
Lexand LC-123 Car Charger
I’m interested in the video recorders LR-3550 and LR-1500, as well as the car charger LC-123 with three USB-ports from Lexand. Can you please provide more information on the specifications, pricing, and availability of these products? Additionally, are there any customer reviews or testimonials available to help with the decision-making process? Thank you.
These Lexand products seem quite interesting! I’m particularly curious about the LR-3550 and LR-1500 video recorders. Can you please provide more information on their features, specifications, and pricing? Additionally, I’d like to know more about the car charger LC-123 with three USB-ports. How powerful are the ports, and can they charge multiple devices simultaneously? Thanks in advance for clarifying!
Can you please provide more information about the features and specifications of the LR-3550 and LR-1500 video recorders, along with the compatibility of the LC-123 car charger with different devices?
These Lexand products sound amazing! I’m particularly interested in the LR-3550 and LR-1500 video recorders, but the car charger with three USB-ports LC-123 also caught my attention. Has anyone tried these products? How is the video quality of the recorders, and does the car charger charge multiple devices simultaneously without any issues? Any insights would be greatly appreciated!