Transcend to Raise Awareness on Road Safety with 'Sticker, Selfie and Join' Contest at 2019 Manila International Auto Show

Transcend Information Inc., a leading manufacturer of storage and multimedia products, is set to participate in the 2019 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), which runs from 4 to 7 April at the World Trade Center Metro Manila.

Now in its 15th year, the MIAS is recognized as the most anticipated motoring and driving event in the Phillipines, showcasing not only the most dynamic and extensive automotive display, but also organizing the most thrilling automotive events that attract both auto enthusiasts and industry professionals.

During the event, Transcend will announce two new dashcam models: the DrivePro 110 and DrivePro 230 with a myriad of advanced safety features and 32GB of storage for long-distance recording of up to four hours and 30 minutes. Unlike other dashcam brands, all Transcend dashcam models are bundled with 100% tested high-quality microSD memory card for added peace of mind.

In addition, Transcend is raising awareness on the use of dashcams for road safety with a fun 'Sticker, Selfie and Join' contest, where participants will collect complimentary Transcend car stickers from the Transcend / Blade booth, apply the car sticker to the back of their car, snap a selfie with the car sticker in view, and post it to social media for a chance of winning a Transcend DrivePro 550 dual-lens dashcam.

There will also be a 2019 MIAS-exclusive promotion, where visitors will receive a Blade GC P200 for free with every purchase of Transcend dashcam, while stocks last. Some of the exciting freebies that await visitors at the Transcend / Blade booth include free Transcend umbrellas, polo shirts, and more.

More information about 2019 MIAS:

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Transcend's advice for selecting the right dashcam for your needs

The dashcam, or dashboard camera, has become an essential vehicle accessory primarily because of solid evidence that it aids with self-protection. Transcend Information Inc., a leading manufacturer of storage and multimedia products, has come up with DrivePro dash cam products which live up to the brand’s stellar reputation for quality, reliability and affordability. As the industry expands, consumers enjoy more options with dashcams coming in different shapes and with diverse features. Here is Transcend’s advice to shed some light on how to select the right dashcam for your needs.

1) Image Sensor

Image sensor captures the light coming in through the lens to form a digital image. The larger the image sensor, the greater number of pixels it contains, meaning the more light it receives to produce clearer images with less noise.

2) Field of view

The most common field of view found among dashcams is 120 degrees to 140 degrees. While a larger field of view means more imagery is captured, this comes at the cost of distortion and decreased resolution, particularly around the edges. Therefore, a wider angular field of view isn't necessarily better.

3) Resolution

Resolution determines image clarity. At a minimum, 1080P Full HD is recommended to ensure that details, such as license plates, are captured clearly. High resolution is also useful for better clarity of zoom-in images.

4) Frame rate

Frame rate, commonly referred to as frames per second (FPS), indicates the number of frames or images taken per second to make up a video. A rate of 30fps or faster is sufficient for smooth video; 20fps or lower has noticeable flicker or choppiness.

5) Battery

An inbuilt battery in a dashcam allows time to save a video file when the car engine turns off. It allows presets to be retained, such that power failure does not result in a return to default settings, such as time and date.

6) APP & Wi-Fi

As dashcams are made in a discreet form factor without a display screen, built-in Wi-Fi brings greater convenience when working with the exclusive app on mobile devices. You can set up your dashcam directly via your mobile device, and share snapshots and videos instantly.

7) GPS

GPS can precisely locate your position anywhere in the world. Dashcams with a GPS receiver can log coordinates, date, and time into recorded video footage, useful when you call for help but are unsure of your location.

8) Memory card included

A good memory card is key to storing critical evidence. Some dash cam units come with a memory card while for others you’ll have to buy it separately. Dashcams are write-intensive, so a high-endurance memory card preferably made of MLC-based NAND flash is recommended for greater stability and reliability.

Using the advice above, you should be able to shop for a dashcam on your own and find one that’s more than satisfactory. But if you’re feeling lost, here is Transcend’s recommended dashcams for any needs.

Do you want to record both inside and outside your car? If you want to record what is happening behind or inside your vehicle as well as record the road in front of you, Transcend’s DrivePro 520 dual-lens dashcam will be the best option for you. It includes two video lens and records from both of these lenses at the same time.

And if you want to have an advanced dashcam with comprehensive protection, Transcend’s DrivePro 230 is right for you. It balances essential features with a multitude of topnotch add-ons, such as SONY Image Sensor, Lane Departure Warning System, Forward Collision Warning System, Parking Mode, GPS Conditions, and Emergency Recording.

The middle of the range – the DrivePro 200 – is probably the best combination of price and value. It comes with an extra wide 160° viewing angle, resolution of 1920x1080p (30fps), and a row of 7 glass lenses to ensure your trip is recorded in high clarity.

If you do plan to drive at night, then be sure to invest in a dash cam with good night vision. Transcend's DrivePro 130/110 dashcam utilizes a Sony image sensor to provide high-resolution images with extremely fine tonal gradation even in low light.

The DrivePro 50 is Transcend’s most compact model with those essential features you need in a dash camera. It has no LCD screen to distract you while you're driving and the free DrivePro App allows you to stream, play back, and download videos, or adjust settings directly from your iOS or Android device with wireless connectivity.

Known for its high-quality flash memory cards, Transcend bundles every DrivePro dashcam with a High Endurance memory card built with top-tier MLC NAND flash chips, providing consistent long-life durability and endurance. You do not need to spend extra money and effort in seeking a compatible and reliable flash card to make your dashcam work. What’s more, the full range of DrivePro dashcams is backed by Transcend’s 2-year Limited Warranty, whereas most dash cams are covered for 1 year only. This reflects Transcend’s confidence in the high quality of production and product performance.

For more information about Transcend DrivePro products, please visit:

https://www.transcend-info.com/product/cvr

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Transcend’s Sleek DrivePro 230 Dashcam Offers Safety and Style

Transcend Information Inc. is proud to announce the introduction of the DrivePro 230 dashcam. Equipped with a Sony Exmor™ sensor, the dashcam captures high-resolution images with extremely fine tonal gradation even in low light. Among the device’s other features are a GPS receiver, a G-sensor, a high-capacity Li-polymer battery, a convenient snapshot button, and Wi-Fi connectivity.

A Sony Exmor™ sensor for high resolution imagery

Transcend’s DrivePro 230 features a Sony Exmor™ sensor that captures high-resolution images with superb, rich color even in low light. Built-in Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) technology balances the brightest and dimmest areas of captured images, ensuring that every critical shot is as clear as possible. Night or day, the camera can clearly record details such as license plate numbers at 30 fps at 1080p Full HD.

Parking monitoring mode for extra protection

In addition to on-the-road safety, Transcend’s DrivePro 230 stands sentry when the vehicle is parked at a public parking lot or on a roadside. When parked, the driver can enable the motion detection function or the time-lapse video recording function. The former activates recording when motion is detected; the latter enables users to get right to the heart of the matter without needing to view hours of incident-free footage.

Pinpoint the vehicle’s location

The DrivePro 230's GPS receiver can log GPS coordinates, date, and time into recorded video footage. GPS coordinates precisely locate where an incident happened so that emergency road services, police, or an insurance representative can respond more quickly. The DrivePro Toolbox enables the full review of a trip, including GPS position, speed, and time of day.

Additional key features

Transcend’s DrivePro 230 also comes equipped with a Lane Departure Warning System, which checks for, and alerts a driver to, sudden changes in speed and lane. The Forward Collision Warning System warns a driver when the driving speed exceeds a preset value, such that the vehicle is getting too close to the car ahead. The system will in either case alert a driver with a warning sound and an onscreen alert. When the DrivePro detects poor lighting conditions, the Headlight Reminder will be activated. To help prevent tired drivers from getting into an accident, the Driver Fatigue Alert regularly reminds a driver of the need to rest after driving for a preset, driver-determined period of time.

Exclusive DrivePro Toolbox and DrivePro App

The user-friendly DrivePro Toolbox features a sorting function to quickly locate video clips by filename, recording date, or group. The DrivePro Toolbox also provides a screenshot function allowing for the capture of a single frame that can be tailored so that users can rapidly find the shot they are seeking. The DrivePro 230 also comes equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity that works with both Apple iOS and Android devices through the free DrivePro 230 app. While the driver is busy with the work of piloting a car, passengers can view and download videos and images captured via the DrivePro App, and also change settings to make for a safer drive.

The DrivePro 230 dashcam is backed by Transcend’s Two-year Limited Warranty.

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Yanson Group of Bus Companies Integrates Transcend DrivePro 100 Dashcams to Improve the Safety of Bus Passengers and Drivers

Yanson Group of Bus Companies is the largest land transport company in the Philippines. It compromises Ceres Liner, established in 1968 and later as Ceres Transport Inc. in 2009. It also includes Rural Transit of Mindanao Inc (RTMI), established in 1985, and Bachelor Express Inc., also established in 1985.

This is a family owned and managed business, which has grown from a lone 12-seater jeepney—the most common form of transportation of Philippines—plied through a single route, and now has become a conglomerate of transportation companies with a combined number of operating units of a little over 2000 transport vehicles as of January 2008. 

They have operations in nearly 80% of the bus routes in the Visayas and Mindanao regions and some parts of Luzon in the Philippines.

As of today, the corporation presides over a transportation business with 7,500 direct and active employees, and 2,000 buses serving the island of Negros, Panay, Cebu, Samar-Leyte, Mindanao, and Batangas City.

The challenges the Yanson Group of Bus Companies is monitoring all their vehicles, which travels on a daily basis, passing through steep roads and highways filled with fast-moving vehicles. Without being able to monitor the buses and their driver, it would difficult and challenging for the Yanson Group to get feedback on how to maintain the quality of their services.

In September 2016, the Yanson Group of Bus Companies has integrated dashboard cameras into their buses, selecting Transcend as their partner.

Transcend has provided the Yanson Group DrivePro 100 devices. These devices are capable of recording high-quality videos even without connecting the devices into the vehicles.

The integration of Transcend DrivePro 100 into the buses has solved a number of incidents, such as arguments between passengers and conductors, and also monitors passengers’ should there be a robbery incident. This also allows the managers to remotely supervise passengers to ensure a safe journey.

The DrivePro 100 has also given the managers of the Yanson Group of Bus Companies to personally monitor the activities of their drivers and conductors, if they are treating the passengers well, or determine if the driver was being reckless on the road, which can lead to accidents and cause heavy traffic congestions.

The Transcend DrivePro 100 features high-quality lens that automatically adjusts to different lightning conditions. This means whether day or night the DrivePro 100 will ensure that it records with full clarity.

Recorded videos can be selected between 720p or 1080p resolutions at 30 frames per second with a 130-degree wide-angled lens. It also has infrared filter lens that prevents fogging over long periods of recording.

Even if the Transcend DrivePro 100 is switched off, it features a G-Sensor, which detects impacts and collisions, automatically switching on the dashboard camera. This also protects the bus while parked, on instances when people try to break-in to the bus.

The built-in Li-Polymer battery makes certain that even if the bus has its engines off, the DrivePro 100 will continue to record videos. It will also record an additional 30 seconds after the battery has died.

The DrivePro 100 comes with the DrivePro PC Tool for Windows. This is software that features a user-friendly interface to sort out files by date and group, allowing all video formats to be played without installing additional codecs. A screenshot function is included. This tool becomes especially handy while reporting incidents to insurance companies or claims settlements for police.

The Transcend DrivePro 100 has helped improve business for the Yanson Group of Bus Companies by helping its administrators monitor its employees and passengers to ensure quality customer service.

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Transcend Offers the Gifts to Win Your Valentine's Heart

February is here and this marks the coming of that peculiar occasion again, Valentine's Day, where love birds in every corner of the world express their love for each other through gifts and actions. Regardless of gender, finding the right gift for Valentine's Day is always a tough task. Other than the commonly seen chocolates and flowers, Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend®), a leading manufacturer of storage and multimedia products, has something else for you to add a twist of tech to this year's Valentine's Day celebration.

For her: JetDrive Go 300R - No More Insufficient Storage While Capturing Memorable Moments

The JetDrive™ Go 300 Lightning/USB 3.1 flash comes available with capacity of up to 128GB and packed features such as quick and easy file transfer, one-touch backup via the JetDrive Go App, sharing those captured moments with friends and loved ones can now be done with ease. What's best is that photo snapping and video recording session will no longer be interrupted by the distressing 'Not Enough Storage' warning message, as you can now save the photos, videos and audio recordings directly to the the JetDrive™ Go 300 Lightning/USB 3.1 flash drive instead of your internal storage.

If recording videos and snapping pictures of every special moment is part of her daily routine with her iPhone, the JetDrive™ Go 300 Lightning/USB 3.1 flash drive is definitely the ideal gift for her - pair a Rose Gold JetDrive™ Go 300 Lightning/USB 3.1 flash drive with the usual bouquet of flowers, chocolates to add some techie flavor to her gift.

For him: Smart Card Reader RDC2 and RDA2 - Bridging The Gap For Cross-Platform Data Transfer

Both the Smart Card Reader RDC2 and RDA2 are Transcend's on-the-go smart reader that is specially designed to make data transfer with SD / microSD memory cards easier for Android devices with USB type-C connector and iOS devices with Lightning connector. The RDC2 and RDA2 too, comes with Transcend's own proprietary app (Transcend Elite App for RDC2 and Smart Reader App for RDA2) which allows you to explore files on the memory card, perform data backup and even encrypt the data for that extra layer of security with ease.

Owning multiple devices is a pretty common thing among the guys nowadays, but sharing and transferring data between different platforms and devices can sometimes be tedious, especially when it involves large sized files and memory cards.  Why not make things easier for him with the Smart Card Reader RDC2 and RDA2?

For both: DrivePro 520 - Capture Every Moment Of Your Road Trips Without A Miss

When it comes to the choice of dashcam for your road trips, the Transcend DrivePro 520 is definitely the ideal dashcam for such occasion. Packed with features such as 130° wide viewing angle, a large ƒ/1.8 aperture, and 6 glass lenses front camera that enables Full HD 1080P (30fps) crystal-clear video recording, and a 180° angle-wide rotatable rear camera that is equipped with four Infrared LEDs that allows you to record sharp in-car videos at night or in low-light conditions, the Transcend DrivePro 520 allows you to record both scenes inside the vehicle as well as on the road without a miss.

What's more, the DrivePro 520 is equipped with a GPS receiver that logs the coordinate, date and time into the recorded videos and you can stream, download and share videos on your iOS and Android devices via the DrivePro New App as a record for incident reporting in case of emergency.

If you're looking for a good reason to get dashcam as a gift for your road trips, look no further as the Transcend DrivePro 520 is without a doubt, the ideal dashcam that is packed with all the features that is practical and convenient for your road trip needs.

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Transcend’s DrivePro Body 20 and DrivePro Body 52 Body Cameras Offer Comprehensive Protection

Transcend is proud to announce the release of its DrivePro Body 20 and DrivePro Body 52 body cameras. Both cameras feature 1080P Full HD video recording, a built-in Wi-Fi function, a snapshot button, long battery life, and non-removable 32GB internal storage with high-quality MLC flash chips. Transcend’s DrivePro Body 20 and DrivePro Body 52 body cameras are both shock and IPX4 water resistant, ideal for military, government, law enforcement, and private security. In addition, Transcend is also releasing a 6-port docking station to streamline multi-camera management, file upload, and charging.

DrivePro Body 20 and DrivePro Body 52

Designed for military, law enforcement, and private security applications, Transcend’s DrivePro Body 20 and DrivePro Body 52 body cameras are the clear choice for rugged, secure, and dependable evidence collection with exceptional picture quality. Both cameras feature 1080P Full HD video recording, large aperture, wide-angle lens, and a convenient snapshot button. In addition, both cameras boast built-in Wi-Fi for live-streaming on mobile devices via Transcend’s exclusive DrivePro Body app, available for both Android and iOS devices. The Transcend DrivePro Body 52 features a compact camera unit attached via a flexible 1.2-meter cable to the main unit, allowing for a wide variety of wearing options. A 360° rotating clip mount and a Velcro mount are bundled to accommodate multiple camera mounting requirements, and a high-quality belt holster is also included to hold the DrivePro Body 52’s main unit.

Multifunctional Docking Station

For users with multiple DrivePro Body 20 and DrivePro Body 52 body cameras, Transcend's 6-port docking station offers an optimized camera management solution. The dock is equipped with an auto upload function*, capable of automatically uploading recorded files while charging. Users can also daisy chain up to 3 docking stations in series using just one USB port on a workstation, allowing up to 18 cameras to charge and upload at the same time, increasing efficiency and reducing downtime.

*DrivePro Body Toolbox is required to use this function.

Exclusive DrivePro Body Toolbox

Transcend’s DrivePro Body Toolbox is exclusively designed for the DrivePro Body series, featuring a user-friendly interface to manage recorded videos and snapshots on Windows OS. In addition, Transcend’s P-model body cameras—DrivePro Body 20P and DrivePro Body 52P—are advanced security models for applications that require stringent data security. For P-model body cameras, DrivePro Body Toolbox provides additional data security to prevent unauthorized access to or tampering of video recordings.

Warranty

Transcend's DrivePro Body 20A/ 20P, DrivePro Body 52A/ 52P, and 6-port Docking Stations are all backed by Transcend's Two-year Limited Warranty.

For more information about the product(s), please visit the Transcend website (click here).

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Transcend DrivePro 520 Car Video Recorder is Now Available in Philippines

Transcend is proud to announce the availability of the DrivePro 520 Car Video Recorder in Philippines. Featuring a dual lens camera with rear lens equipped with infrared LEDs for clear night view, drivers can clearly capture what happens on the road and inside the vehicle. Additionally, the DrivePro 520 also comes with a built-in GPS receiver and Wi-Fi connectivity, a large front lens F/1.8 aperture and 130° viewing angle, a built-in battery and a G-sensor emergency recording function, offering the optimum protection inside and outside of the vehicle.

Crystal Clear Front and Rear Lenses Recording

DrivePro 520's front and rear lenses allow users to capture what happens on the road and inside their vehicle. The front lens integrates a large F/1.8 aperture, a 130° viewing angle and a Full HD imaging sensor for clear and smooth 1080p (30fps) recordings. The rear lens comes with the infrared LEDs which will be automatically turned on in low light conditions, making recording at night clearer and easier than ever before. In addition, the handy snapshot feature also allows users to take photos while recording. During an incident, simply press the snapshot button to capture the collision damage on the spot.

GPS Receiver to Log Driving Records

DrivePro 520's built-in GPS receiver can log GPS coordinates, date and time into the recorded video footage. During an incident, the GPS coordinates can help drivers precisely locate where they are so as to contact the Emergency Road Service, police or insurance company. By using Transcend's DrivePro Toolbox on a Windows-based computer, consumers can see the driving paths of the entire journey along with necessary information such as GPS coordinates, speeds, date and time.

Wi-Fi & Exclusive DrivePro App

Thanks to its built-in Wi-Fi and the free downloadable DrivePro520 App for Apple iOS and Android devices, the DrivePro 520 can be operated by a passenger as the driver gets on with the task of driving. When connected to the DrivePro 520's dedicated wireless network, users can view live video footage during recording, playback and download videos, and easily adjust DrivePro 520 settings directly from their smart phones or tablets.

32GB microSD Memory Card Included

The DrivePro 520 is bundled with a high-quality 32GB microSD MLC-based memory card that can support up to 4 hour continuous Full HD recording, offering great durability and endurance. After the DrivePro 520 is mounted on the windshield and connected to the lighter socket, further driver involvement is not required as video files will be automatically recorded when the vehicle's engine is turned on.

Availability and Pricing

Transcend's DrivePro 520 is now available at Blade, Lazada, Pcworx, Pcexpress with an MSRP of P9,239.

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