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October 2007
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Ratings Auto backup systems

Within types, in performance order.

indicates Quick Pick.
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Quick Pick Brand & model Price Screen dimensions (in.) Width Height 6 in. object Night vision Overall score

BUILT-IN BACKUP CAMERA

  Chevrolet Suburban $51,940 3 x 5 1/2 224 45 11.5

AFTERMARKET BACKUP CAMERAS

  Hitchcam VideoMirror 800 2 x 2 7/8 205 78 14
Visor View
V-V-VCLP2
389 3 x 4 153 57 18
  Pyle View PLCM4200 200 2 1/4 x 3 3/4 93 22 16
  VR3 VRBCS300W 150 1 1/2 x 2 75 14 17



GUIDE TO THE RATINGS

The Night vision rating is a judgment of image clarity in a dark place, using standard back up lights. Width and height refers to the area of view provided by the video camera, as measured on a target placed five feet behind the vehicle's rear bumper. 6-inch object is the minimum distance from the back bumper, in inches, that the backup camera can display an object standing just 6-inches tall on the pavement. Overall score reflects the judgments of viewing area and clarity of the images the camera could display in daylight and darkness.