No GoPro? No Problem

[txgoonie]

Mophie Outride

Turn your iPhone into a shockproof panoramic camera. The product isn’t out yet, but I’ll be curious to see the reviews when it is.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444301704577631360530319268.html

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[jabberwocky]

Looks cool, except for the price. $130-150 will almost get you a dedicated camera these days!

[TwoWheelsDC]

I’ve thought about attaching my point-and-shoot to my handlebars using my GorillaPod…only thing is that it’s not weatherproof. GorillaPods are only like $20 and just about everyone has a camera that shoots video. Plus, GorillaPods are freaking awesome and everyone should have one anyway.

[Certifried]

The GoPros are selling for really cheap these days, $149 I think was the last price I saw. Also, as mentioned, my phone/camera isn’t 100% waterproof. My battery would also likely not last for my entire commute!

[vvill]

I don’t have a smart phone. I do have a Contour though (it was $100 after rebate).

[off2ride]

Thanks for the heads up but I think the iphone is not rugged enough. That app would also kill my battery in no time for sure.

[txgoonie]

@Certifried 31883 wrote:

The GoPros are selling for really cheap these days, $149 I think was the last price I saw. Also, as mentioned, my phone/camera isn’t 100% waterproof. My battery would also likely not last for my entire commute!

True, but GoPro is really good at selling add-ons. That price could easily double if not triple once you get all the mounts you suddenly discover you simply must have.

My concern would be battery power. Their other products, e.g. that one that allows your iPhone to function as a GPS, comes with a battery pack. I don’t think a handlebar mount would work without something like that.

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