radar detector review: May 2011

Best Price Whistler XTR-330 Laser/Radar Detector with Patented POP Mode Detection Review

Whistler XTR-330 Laser/Radar Detector with Patented POP Mode Detection Overview

Radar/Laser Detector with Voice Alert

Product Features

360º total band protection including POP mode radar
Real voice alert with quiet/auto modes and alert priority
Numeric icon display with dim/dark mode and exclusive LED alert periscope
Patented VG-2 cloaking technology
Includes windshield mounting hardware and power cord

Whistler XTR-130 Laser/Radar Detector with High Gains Lens Overview

Whistler XTR-130 Radar Detector XTR-130 Radar Detectors

Product Features

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Escort Passport iQ 5" Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator with Radar/Laser Detector Overview

Power Switch: SwitchesPASSPORTiQonoroff,orlocks the screen

Charge Light: Red-Unitispluggedin,andbatteryis not fullychargedAlternatingRedandGreen-Batteryisalmost completelycharged Green-Batteryiscompletelycharged

LCD Screen: 5"touch-sensitivescreen

USB Port: UsedonlyforconnectingPASSPORTiQto yourPC orlaptoptodownloadsoftwareupdatesor chargethebattery (Software updates will require an updated PC running XP, Vista or Win 7)

Reset Button: Presstoresetthedeviceifunitstops responding

Power Jack (telephone-type jack): Forconnectingyour SmartCordtopowerPASSPORTiQwith yourvehicle'sbattery

Audio (Earphone)Jack: Forconnecting3.5mmmono earphone

SDPort (Micro): For adding future map updates

AlertLight: Forindicatingradarorlaseralerts

RearLaserLens: Forreceivinglaseralerts

AudioSpeaker: Foraudiblealertsandvoiceprompts

ExternalGPSPort: Acceptsextern

Product Features

5-inch GPS/radar device integrates state-of-the-art radar/laser detection, speed camera and speed limit information, 3D GPS navigation, and more
Navigation system features NAVTEQ mapping, turn-by-turn voice-guided directions, branded points of interest, speed limit data, and lane assist
Threat-signal ranking intelligently sorts, ranks, and eliminates false alarms; AutoLearn rejects false radar sources based on exact location and frequency
Defender Database stores thousands of red-light and fixed-position speed cameras, along with other speed traps, throughout North America
Selectable radar and laser bands allow you to customize which bands are monitored; SpecDisplay provides actual numeric frequency for any radar signal

Cobra XRS 9645 15 Band Radar/Laser Detector with New DigiView Data Display, Pop Mode Radar Gun Detection Mode and Digital Compass Overview

The Cobra XRS 9645 15 band radar/ laser detector with new DigiView data display technology, has the innovative pop mode radar gun detection capability as well as a built in digital compass, digital signal strength meter, city/ highway selector, automute, IntelliMute, Smart Power, IntelliShield tri-level city mode, dimmer, LaserEye 360 degree detection, KU Band Detection, VG-2 undetectable/ alert, Spectre1 undetectable/ alert, Safety Alert, Strobe Alert and a memory function. This product is FCC Compliant.

Product Features

15-Band detection--detects 7 radar, 6 laser and 2 safety signals
DigiView Data Display Provides easily recognizable digital text display
Provides complete immunity to VG-2 and alerts for Spectre I/IV radar detector-detectors
LaserEye provides 360-degree detection of laser signals
One-year limited warranty

Heavyweight Beanbag Dash & Windshield Mount for Bel Whistler Escort Uniden Cobra Rocky Mountain & Other Brand Radar Detectors Overview

This is a unique mounting kit. Use it on your dash or on the windshield.Excellent for those not wanting to stick anything on the dash. This mount combines the best of a suction based base and a non skid heavyweight dash. Weighing almost 3 pounds, this mount doesn't use glue and isn't going to move once you have it in place. The heavy dash base features a smooth surface so that the suction mount can adhere directly just like on the windshield.Wanna travel and not lug the heavy mount? No problem, the suction based mount can be removed to use on the windshield of your rental vehicle or just use on a second car.

Product Features

Heavyweight non skid base
The mounting attachment can also be used on the windshield

Whistler XTR-440 Laser/Radar Detector Battery Operated with Built in Battery Charger with Blue Text Display Overview

Whistler's XTR-440 laser/radar detector gives you full band protection from radar signals, 360-degree laser detection, Whistler's patented VG-2 cloaking technology, and plenty more. The brilliant blue text display, along with tone alerts and Whistler's unique alert periscopes, mean you'll never miss an alert. Competitive features and competitive pricing.

Product Features

Battery-powered radar/laser detector provides up to 15 hours operation on a single charge (power cord and rechargeable batteries provided)
Provides 360-degree alerts for selectable radar and laser signals, POP mode alerts, and Safety Warning System alerts
Blue backlit text display provides distinct visual confirmation of signals detected, signal strength, and indicates engaged modes of operation
VG-2 cloaking technology makes you invisible to radar detector detectors; 3 City Modes and Highway Mode for reducing false alerts; dim/dark mode
One-year warranty

Cobra XRS 9965 15 Band Radar and Laser Detector Overview

The Cobra XRS 9965 is a 15 band radar/ laser detector with super extreme range Super heterodyne technology that provides maximum detection range and the best possible advance warning to even the fastest of the instant-on radar guns. This unit hits the market sporting a new 1.5" full color touch screen display with 3D graphics which provides simple set up and easy to view alerts, both day and night. The XRS9965 includes an option to upgrade to GPS locator connectivity for Speed & Red Light Cameras (Speed & Red Light Camera database available for download at www.cobra.com). With this option, you will be warned of fixed speed and red light cameras, speed traps and dangerous intersections across North America. The AURA database is updated daily and provides the industry's mose complete and accurate coverage (GPS locator purchase required to receive service). Other features include innovative pop mode radar gun detection capability as well VG-2 Alert, and Spectre Alert. This unit also has strobe alert which provides advance alert of approaching emergency vehicles, as well as a digital signal strength meter, city/ highway selector, automute, IntelliMute, Smart Power, IntelliShield tri-level city mode, dimmer, LaserEye 360 degree detection, KU Band Detection, Safety Alert, memory function, and battery voltage display/ low battery warning. This product is FCC Compliant, is RoHS certified lead free, and comes in packaging made of recyclable materials.

Product Features

1.5-inch full-color touchscreen display provides enhanced data display and simple navigation of unit features
Detects all 15 radar/laser bands with super-fast lock-on detection circuitry
8-point electronic compass, Voice Alert, car battery voltage display/low car battery warning and much more
Provides complete immunity to VG-2 and alerts for Spectre I/IV radar detector-detectors
One-year limited warranty

Cobra XRS 9550 G High Performance Radar/Laser/Safety Camera Detector Overview

The Cobra XRS 9545 14 band radar/ laser detector with new DigiView data display technology, has the innovative Voice Alert function as well as a built in digital signal strength meter, city/ highway selector, automute, IntelliMute, dimmer, LaserEye 360 degree detection and KU Band Detection. This unit is VG-2 & Spectre 1 Undetectable and alerts you when these tracking devices are being used. Additionally, the XRS 9545 has Safety Alert, Strobe Alert and a memory function. The most impressive feature, however, is the GPS locator with lifetime updates to the Aura Camera & Driving hazard database. With this option, you will be warned of fixed speed and red light cameras, speed traps and dangerous intersections across North America. The AURA database is updated daily and provides the industry's most complete and accurate coverage. This product is FCC Compliant, is RoHS certified lead free, and comes in packaging made of recyclable materials.

Product Features

14-Band detection--detects 7 radar, 6 laser and 1 safety signal; LaserEye provides 360-degree detection of laser signals
Includes GPS Locator for programmable location/speed alerts, latitude/longitude info, 8-point GPS compass, and more
Lifetime updates to AURA Database of speed/red light camera locations
DigiView Data Display Provides easily recognizable digital text display
One-year limited warranty

Cobra iRadar iRAD-100 Radar Detector for iPhone and iPod Touch Overview

Cobra® iRadar™ combines industry-leading radar, laser, and speed and red light camera detection technology with the power of the iPhone® to provide an advanced, smart detection system. Using the iPhone's Bluetooth® wireless technology connection, Cobra® iRadar™ enables you to view radar alerts, control settings, log alert history and be warned of upcoming speed and red-light cameras.

Product Features

High Performance detector that detects all radar & laser guns currently in use
Provides 360 degree protection
Free downloadable iRadar App to sync additional features with your iPhone
iRadar App Displays Visual Alerts from the Detector on the iPhone and cues driver on all detected speed and red light cameras
Additional iPhone features include: View alert history on the radar map view, alert logging to keep track of frequent speed trap activity, speedometer, and compass
Connect to iRadar using your phone's Bluetooth connection
Detects all radar and laser guns
Provides 360 degree detection
Reduce false alerts with City/Highway Mode
iRadar is the most innovative, technologically advanced, and user-friendly detector device ever created.

Cobra iRadar iRAD-100 Radar Detector for iPhone and iPod Touch Overview

Product Features

High Performance detector that detects all radar & laser guns currently in use
Provides 360 degree protection
Free downloadable iRadar App to sync additional features with your iPhone
iRadar App Displays Visual Alerts from the Detector on the iPhone and cues driver on all detected speed and red light cameras
Additional iPhone features include: View alert history on the radar map view, alert logging to keep track of frequent speed trap activity, speedometer, and compass
Connect to iRadar using your phone's Bluetooth connection
Detects all radar and laser guns
Provides 360 degree detection
Reduce false alerts with City/Highway Mode
iRadar is the most innovative, technologically advanced, and user-friendly detector device ever created.

Whistler XTR-265 Laser-Radar Detector (Grey) Overview

Whistler XTR-265 Laser-Radar Detector. Whistler’s Total Band detectors alert you to the presence of all major police radar and laser systems. Product features: Patented POP Mode Detection, Numeric Icon Display, Exclusive Low Profile Periscopes, Total Band Protection, 360 degree Maxx Coverage , 3 City Modes / Highway Mode, High Gain Lens, Tone Alerts, Stay Alert, Dim / Dark Mode, Quiet / Auto Quiet Modes, Alert Priority, Setting Saver, Vehicle Battery Saver, Safety Warning System - SWS, Patented VG-2 Cloaking Technology.

Product Features

Radar/Laser detector provides 360-degree alerts for radar and laser signals, POP mode alerts, Safety Warning System alerts
Patented VG-2 cloaking technology makes you invisible to radar detector detectors
Brilliant numeric icon display indicates power, city mode, radar band identification; with seven-segment signal strength meter
3 City Modes and Highway Mode for reducing false alerts; dim/dark mode
One-year warranty

Valentine One Radar Detector Overview

The Valentine One is one of the highest performing radar detectors on the market. One reason for this is multiple radar antennas! The only other detector with two radar antennas is the Bel STi Driver, but in the STi both antennas face forward. In the Valentine One, there is one forward antenna and one rear-facing antenna. Using this combination of antennas, it effectively tells you the band and strength of the radar signal, along with the number of "bogeys," or radar units being detected. It will also tell you what direction the signal is coming from, and provide the best rear detection out of every other windshield-mounted detector on the market. Even when this sounds too good to be true, there's more. The Valentine One has excellent laser reception, consistently appearing at the top of tests in this category. In addition to the super high-performance of Valentine's detector, this model will never become obsolete. The very first Valentine detectors from 1992 look identical to the ones today, and can be sent in to Valentine to be updated with the latest hardware and software (charges may apply). If you decide on a Valentine One, you'll be in good hands with the same detector for the rest of your life.

Product Features

X, K, Ka, and Super Wideband Ka Detection
360° Protection against all types of Laser
Rear Radar Antenna
Ku Band Detection
Directional Indicator

Escort Passport 8500 X50 Radar and Laser Detector (Blue Display) Overview

The Passport 8500 has been hailed as the most revolutionary radar/laser detector ever. Forbes.com said, "it might be the best radar detector ever made!" Popular Mechanics called it "state of the art." RadarTest.com named it "The World's Best!" Now, we're raising the bar . . . again. Introducing the all new Passport 8500 X50 - the most advanced and sophisticated detector ever!

Product Features

Provides extreme long-range warning on all radar bands, including X, K, superwide Ka, and instant-on POP mode, along with 360-degree laser protection
Ultra-bright blue alphanumeric matrix display with 280 LEDs and three different modes
Advanced EZ-Programming lets you customize up to nine features
Exclusive AutoSensitivity intelligently filters out annoying false alarms
One-year limited warranty

Whistler XTR-695 Radar/Laser Detector with Real Voice Alerts and External Audio Jack Overview

Whistler's Pro-Series Line! Can Whistler improve for 2009? YES! Our new SE versions of our high performance units include a feature called "Ka Max" mode. This feature improves on our already impressive Ka perfromance. All the SE models include our popular features - Radar Signal ID (RSID) and Laser Signal ID (LSID).

Product Features

Indicates Ka 33.8, 34.0, 34.3, 34.7 or 35.5 on the display when police radar alerts are detected within these common Ka speed radar windows
Laser Identifier may indicate the Pulses Per Second (PPS) transmitted by Speed Laser or other forms of laser sources.
Custom Multi-band Selectable Display can be set so that each Band alert can be a different color

Escort RedLine Ultimate Performance Dual-Antenna Radar Detector (Black) Overview

Redline engineers created the two best radar detectors and the Escort Redline provides the longest range for every radar gun used out there. Its twin-antennae design allows the Redline to maximize performance by radar band, giving you the longest warning possible, especially hidden radar traps. Superb radar sensitivity is provided to detect "over the hill", when police are hiding on the other side of the hill with a police speed trap.

The Escort RedLine includes full X, K, SuperWide Ka for USA and Canada. A Safety Warning System is also provided for highway construction zones using SWS. Front and rear laser detection is provided by the Escort radar detector; but if you want real laser protection, consider the Shifter ZR4, which is a laser jammer and laser detector. The optional Shifter ZR4 provides laser jammer protection from all laser guns.

A dual antenna with varactor-tuned (VTO) microwave receiver and digital signal processing (DSP) from Passport is provided for superb radar detection range and reduced false alarms. Escort Radar Detector used patented Mute and AutoMute features, audible and visual band alerts. You get all the speed trap detection performance you'd expect from the Redline, as well as total invisibility to any radar detector detector.

The Redline Radar Detector is manufactured in North America and here is why this radar detector is one of the best radar detectors. It can be mounted in the windshield or hidden on the sunvisor. It does what you want and need.

AutoMode logic will intelligently reduce unwanted false alerts, plus Highway and Auto NoX settings Ultra-bright, red text-display provides easy to read information from any angle 100% invisible to VG2 and VG4 radar detector detectors, Spectre ii, Spectre iii, Spectre iv, Spectre iv+ Radar Detector Detectors; and and OPP Spectre RDD used by RCMP in Canada SpecDisplay provides actual numeric radar frequen

Product Features

High-performance radar/laser detector with ultra-bright 280-LED alphanumeric display
Detection and separate alerts for Full X, K, SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System radar capability
Dual-antenna design maximizes performance by band, giving you the longest warning time possible
AutoMode intelligently reduces false alarms; TotalShield technology makes the RedLine completely invisible to radar detector detectors
One-year limited warranty

Escort 79-001059-01 Direct Wire Power Cord for Radar and Laser Detectors Overview

This Escort® radar detector direct wiring cord is compatible with Passport 9500i, 8500 X50, 8500, 7500S, 7500, 6800, and Solo S2 models.

Product Features

Direct wire cord delivers power to Escort radar and laser detectors
Installs within vehicle fuse panel for convenient use
Doesn't interfere with driving functions, unlike some cigarette lighter cords
Compatible with Passport 8500 X50, Solo S2, and Passport 7500S models
Also fits earlier Passport 8500, 7500, and 6800 detectors

Cobra XRS 9960G Voice Alert 15-Band Radar/Laser Detector with 1.5-Inch Full-Color Display, GPS Locator, and Red Light/Speed Features Overview

XRS 9960G %2D 15 Band Maximum Performance Digital Radar%2FLaser%2FSafety Camera Detector with Full Color ExtremeBright DataGrafix II Display%2E The XRS 9960G provides total protection and peace of mind with Super%2DXtreme Range Superheterodyne Technology%2C detecting all 15 radar%2Flaser bands with its super%2Dfast lock%2Don detection circuitry%2E The unit provides extra detection range and the best possible advance warning to even the fastest of POP mode radar guns%2E It comes with a GPS Locator and Lifetime Subscription to AURA Database to alert you to verified Speed and Red Light Camera locations%2C dangerous intersections%2C and reported Speed Trap locations for entire United States and Canada%2E Other features include Cobra exclusive full%2Dcolor ExtremeBright DataGrafix %AE II Display%2C an 8%2Dpoint electronic compass%2C Voice Alert%2C car battery voltage display%2Flow car battery warning and much more%2E

Product Features

1.5-inch full-color ExtremeBright DataGrafix II display provides enhanced data display in easy-to-read vivid colors
GPS Locator and Lifetime Subscription to AURA Database alert you to verified Speed and Red Light Camera locations
Detects all 15 radar/laser bands with super-fast lock-on detection circuitry; provides complete immunity to VG-2
8-point electronic compass, Voice Alert, car battery voltage display/low car battery warning and much more
One-year limited warranty
NOTE: The product is a Cobra XRS 9960G (composed of the XRS 9955, RDA GPSL55 GPS locator

Beltronics RX65 RED Professional Series Radar (Black/Silver) Overview

Beltronics Pro RX65 radar/laser/safety detector provides ultra performance! This detector has it all. Digital technology provides ultra long-range detection. Features include text display, digital voice alerts, 7 selectable features, and custom travel case. It integrates with Laser Pro 905 for laser blocking.

Product Features

Full X, K, SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System radar capability, digital "POP" radar alert, and Safety Warning System message display
Advanced AutoScan processing and digital signal processing increase range and virtually eliminate false alerts
Easy-to-use programming allows you to customize up to 7 options for your specific driving style
Immune to VG-2 radar detector detection, so law enforcement cannot detect its use
One-year limited warranty

Cobra XRS 9945 Voice Alert 15 Band Radar/Laser Detector with Full-Color DataGrafix Display, Digital Compass, and Upgradeable Features Overview

The Cobra XRS 9945 15 band radar/ laser detector with new full color ExtremeBright DataGrafix display technology and Voice Alert, has the innovative pop mode radar gun detection capability as well as a built in digital compass, digital signal strength meter, city/ highway selector, automute, IntelliMute, Smart Power, IntelliShield tri-level city mode, dimmer, LaserEye 360 degree detection, KU Band Detection, VG-2 undetectable/ alert, Spectre1 undetectable/ alert, Safety Alert, Strobe Alert and a memory function. The XRS 9945 is upgradeable to AURA when you purchase a GPS locator and subscription (details in package). This upgrade alerts you to speed/ red light cameras, speed traps, and dangerous intersections. It's programmable for location and has speed alerts, 8-point GPS-based compass, digital speedometer, latitude and longitude. This product is FCC Compliant.

Product Features

15-Band detection--detects 7 radar, 6 laser and 2 safety signals
1.0-inch OLED display provides enhanced data display in easy-to-read vivid colors
Provides complete immunity to VG-2 and alerts for Spectre I/IV radar detector-detectors
Add optional GPS Locator with AURA Database to alert you to Verified Speed and Red Light Camera locations and dangerous intersection locations
One-year limited warranty

Beltronics RX65 RED Professional Series Radar (Black/Silver) Overview

Product Features

Full X, K, SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System radar capability, digital "POP" radar alert, and Safety Warning System message display
Advanced AutoScan processing and digital signal processing increase range and virtually eliminate false alerts
Easy-to-use programming allows you to customize up to 7 options for your specific driving style
Immune to VG-2 radar detector detection, so law enforcement cannot detect its use
One-year limited warranty

Cobra XRS 9345 14-Band Radar/Laser Detector with POP-Mode Radar Gun Detection and VG-2/Spectre Alert I Surveillance Immunity Overview

Amazon.com Product Description The XRS 9345 provides total protection and peace of mind with the Xtreme Range Superheterodyne technology, detecting all 14 radar/laser bands with reliable and proven performance. It comes with the UltraBright Data Display, LaserEye 360 degree detection and much more.

Total protection and peace of mind.

Spectre I Undetectable
Provides complete immunity to Spectre I radar detector-detectors.

14-Band Detection
Detects 7 radar, 6 laser and 1 safety signal. Radar signals include X Band, K Band, Ka Superwide, Ku Band, VG-2, Spectre I and Spectre IV+. Laser signals include LTI 20-20, Ultra Lyte, ProLaser, ProLaser III, Stalker LIDAR and Speedlaser. Safety signal is Safety Alert Traffic Warning System.

Spectre Alert I/IV+
Alerts user when they are under surveillance of Spectre I/IV+ radar detector-detectors.

IntelliMute Pro
Relative speed sensing auto shutdown feature will render your detector undetectable by currently available radar detector-detectors.

VG-2 Undetectable
Provides complete immunity to VG-2 radar detector-detectors.

High Performance
High performance radar/laser detector with reliable, proven performance.

UltraBright Data Display
Provides easy recognition of band detected by use of band identification icons.

POP Mode Radar Gun Detection
Detects the latest POP Mode Radar Gun (Super-fast Instant-On Mode)

UltraBright data display provides easy recognition of band detected by use of band identification icons.

View controls, indicators and connections. Click to enlarge.

Ku Band Detection
Detects Ku Band Radar Gun currently being used in Europe. Be prepared for future introduction in the U.S.

LaserEye
Provides 360-degree detection of laser signals.

VG-2 Alert
Alerts the user when they are under surveillance of VG-2 radar detector-detectors.

Safety Alert
Warns drivers of the presence and/or approaching emergency vehicles, railroad crossing, and road hazard locations equipped with Cobra's exclusive Safety Alert transmitters.

Auto Mute
Automatically mutes the alert tone for enhanced driver convenience.

IntelliMute
Relative-speed-sensing Auto Mute system that virtually elminates false alerts.

Digital Signal Strength Meter
Provides the driver with relative proximity to the target using 5-level digital signal strength meter.

City/Highway Modes
Allows the user to select operating mode, reducing the frequency of falsing in densely polulated urban areas.

Dim Mode
Allows the user to dim the radar detector display enhancing night driving visibility.

Stay Set Electronic Memory
Electronically remembers radar detector settings for an indefinite period of time even with the power removed.

What's in the Box
XRS 9345 Detector Unit, Straight 12V DC Power Cord, Windshield Mounting Bracker with suction cups, Instruction manual

Product Features

14-Band detection--detects 7 radar, 6 laser and 1 safety signal
UltraBright data display provides easy recognition of band detected by use of band identification icons
Provides complete immunity to VG-2 and alerts for Spectre I/IV radar detector-detectors
LaserEye provides 360-degree detection of laser signals
One-year limited warranty