Why isn't the Garmin Dashcam out yet?

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    Skydivedavec Medium Load Member

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    I thought I'd read that the release date was February or March. I've looked in truck stops from Florida to California, Laredo to Jersey and haven't seen one yet. Just wondering if anyone knows anything or if you are waiting for one too?
     
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    There are a few on their website.

    Most of them (ones I checked) say Processing in 1-3 Business Days.


    Here's the link
    I didn't even know they had any out/coming out.
     
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    I get home every 6-8 weeks and was hoping to buy one in the truck stop. No one I've asked in the truck stops know anything about it, of course.
     
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    No idea...
    Maybe try Best Buy or something?
     
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    Yep, plan to do just that when on next home time, on mother's day. I'm shopping too for a good tablet to use with Copilot, and Best Buy is where I plan to shop for that. Thanks!
     
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    Right but usually most Best Buys will have a big enough Parking Lot, where you could swing by with the Truck
     
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    I've seen one at a Independent truck stop, in Lincoln, NE. Shoemakers. Looks nice.
     
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    Android tablet nexus 7 2013 edition or lg gpad 8 those are the best android tablets to have.
     
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    The Blackbox dashcam works well. I believe its marketed by the Blue Parrott folks.
     
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