More recently, a DVR was just a fashionable gadget in a car, an indicator of the wealth and well-being of a motorist, a kind of luxury item. Nevertheless, the road situation is getting more complicated every day: the requirements for drivers are getting tougher, and the amount of fines is raised to incredible numbers.
These alarming factors lead to the fact that the DVR is quickly transformed from an accessory into a much-needed item. Many manufacturers today offer very inexpensive new car DVRs, so buying them has ceased to be a serious problem.
You can always find a suitable model in different price categories. It is impossible to describe the disadvantages and advantages of all models on the market in a short review. Let's consider only the most popular low-cost DVRs presented in 2015.
Car DVRs up to 3000 rubles
The ProCam ZX3 is the most compact device among its classmates. It is equipped with a WDR camera with a viewing angle of 170 degrees and an internal memory of 16 GB. The device has features such as:
- side and front impact sensor;
- GPS recorder;
- motion sensor (turns on recording when moving bodies enter the camera lens);
- a lens with a night shooting function;
- tracking road markings.
Judging by the reviews, this DVR is not very easy to operate, but only in comparison with the most expensive devices. The price of such a model is from 2240 to 2380 rubles. ALPHA DVR-650 HD - has similar functions, except for the GPS module, and has a higher camera resolution (1440 × 1080). 1.5-inch color display allows you to view recordings without connecting to a computer. Camera viewing angle - 160 degrees. The DVR is well suited for those who appreciate high-quality panoramic shooting. Price from 2630 to 2780 rubles.
Car DVRs up to 5000 rubles
A significant difference between models falling into this price category is the ability to record videos at the highest resolution (Full HD format). Such, for example, are the Bluesonic BS-F002 and Cardinal S4 video recorders. 
Cardinal S4. The model is not overloaded with useless options; the manufacturer left only the really necessary ones:
- G-module;
- built-in motion sensor;
- night lens;
- 2.7-inch display;
- shock sensor.
The model stands out for its stylish design, equally appropriate for a woman's and a man's car. Among its advantages, it is more often noted that the device is extremely reliable and convenient. The maximum price of such a DVR is 5,000 rubles. The online store RC-Shop offers to buy a video recorder a little cheaper, for example - Karkam Q4 LITE. The camera has a viewing angle of 120 degrees, and the device itself is equipped with a 2-inch monitor, thanks to which you can view the recordings on the spot. When a moving object occurs, the built-in motion detector turns on the device automatically, which is very useful when using it in a parking lot. Upon impact, the G-sensor saves the entry in the device's memory. The video recorder has an elegant appearance and high reliability. Price - 4555-5080 rubles.
Car DVRs up to 7000 rubles
Within these limits of the price category, you can find many multifunctional and interesting models that have additional capabilities. One of these models is the DATAKAM G6-PRO. Having all the possible options typical of cheaper models, DATAKAM G6-PRO is distinguished by the presence of additional ones, including:
- three-axis shock sensor;
- built-in broadband GPS antenna;
- protection of files from overwriting;
- blocking of false positives;
- image stabilization.
The internal memory of the presented DVR is 32 GB. This is more than enough to continuously record the events of your longest journey. Registrar price is not more than 6900 rubles. Summing up, it should be noted that a large selection of car DVRs at a very affordable cost will allow you to choose the most suitable one.
On the pages of itop.techinfus.com/en/ you can also see the rating of DVRs in 2015, which includes the best models according to user reviews.