 "batteries" | 2008-06-21 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1QKREGGG9T7AK |
| Be prepared to buy batteries right away because the ones supplied with the unit are absolute junk. The replacement batteries sent to me were no better. |
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 "Surprisingly good performance from a cordless model" | 2008-05-27 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1PL4OMFP9GF0O |
| I've been using a Valentine One for years, but my newly acquired vintage sports car does not support a power source, so I had to go with a cordless model. Since this appears to be the only one that doesn't "go to sleep" while turned on, I was attracted to what promised to be better performance than the typical cordless detector. I've been surprised by how good the performance has been. It's no V1, but it's a very good detector, and the cordless convenience is great. It runs for a couple weeks between chargings. I wish the alerts were louder, as I'm using it in a convertible, but I can still hear it go off. Highly recommended, especially at this price point. |
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 "Adequate radar detector, batteries and a charger optimize convenience" | 2007-11-27 |
| - Reviewed By korovainterociter |
| Not the greatest RD out there (many recommend the Escort 8500, 9500, or Valentine V1 as the top picks), but for the price, what can you expect. You can expect some false alarms, mediocre sensitivity, and some basic features and adjustments. I bought this for the ability to do away with a cord (making the RD a bit larger and heaver), and an included charger that you can take with you on trips in addition to the car cord is a very nice touch. In spite of its sensitivity (or, lack of filtering out false alarms from various sources), it does alert me to real law enforcement measurement devices. Since I use this simply for informational purposes (I rarely travel > 5 MPH over the legal limit), this is fine. For those who wish to daringly exceed posted, lawful limits on a regular basis, I suggest a higher-rated device -- for hundreds $ more, naturally. |
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| "Radar detector = the jam" | 2007-10-01 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3OECZNFJDTXDY |
| For the price, this radar detector is awesome. No wires, comes with battery/car charger, numerous settings. Costs less than a ticket and will quickly pay for itself. |
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| "fight the power!" | 2007-09-21 |
| - Reviewed By capoeiramart |
It is a bit large and defintely on the heavy side as far as radar detectors go, but I really hate having a cord hanging in front of me. Works like a charm and if the batterys go out you can plug it in and charge them as you drive.
Came with 4aa batteries and a charger, and a power cord. What a deal! |
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| "Let it rest on your rear view mirror" | 2007-07-27 |
| - Reviewed By scarface98 |
This thing has sniffed out everything around me......I don't speed on purpose......but when I'm doing 38 in a 25 this thing warns me of the township's money maker trap.....unsafe driving in NJ is $439!!! It's a good safety net. The window suction cups really do suck.....but I found that if I put it above my rear view mirror and let most of the weight rest on the mirror, everything is fine. Velco to the dash is another option to consider.
I like this puppy....if your a race car driver, look at the $400 to $500 detectors |
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| "Early review" | 2007-06-26 |
| - Reviewed By User: A24I5BQRFTZRFO |
| This is my first radar detector. It does what I want it to do when I want it to do it. It picks up police radar and static radar trailers easily from a distance. I have not tested it with laser yet. The windshield mount works well and the batteries work a long time without recharge. It is one quick move to take the unit off the mount and to put it back on. It is easy to recharge the batteries in the unit while you drive. The Highway and City modes allow me to filter out false alarms. I like the snooze detector for long trips. The display is easy to see. I do not have any other detectors to compare side by side for an accuracy competition, but this one does the job that I need it to do. The control buttons are fast and easy to use while driving. It does not pick up radar from the sides, but this should lower false alarms and I usually do not speed in a sideways direction. |
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| "Early review--addendum" | 2007-06-26 |
| - Reviewed By User: A24I5BQRFTZRFO |
This is my first radar detector. It does what I want it to do when I want it to do it. It picks up police radar and static radar trailers easily from a distance. The detector did not sound off when I passed through the new laser radar, but I may not have been hit by the beam.
It is one quick move to take the unit off the mount and to put it back on. The latch inside the detector that holds it to the mount will wear out fast. Velcro a piece of thick foam rubber under the front of the detector to support it on the dash. It is easy to recharge the batteries in the unit while you drive. The Highway and City modes allow me to filter out false alarms. I like the snooze detector for long trips. The display is easy to see unless you have a light colored dash that reflects light during the day. Put a black piece of felt on the dash in front of the detector.
I do not have any other detectors to compare side by side for an accuracy competition, but this one does the job that I need it to do. The control buttons are fast and easy to use while driving. It does not pick up radar from the sides, but this should lower false alarms and I usually do not speed in a sideways direction.
You may only have a second or two to react when going head on with a patrol car using mobile radar because your combined speeds are about 140 mph. |
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| "Works as advertised" | 2007-06-11 |
| - Reviewed By tjhunter@sound.net |
| I have used this for a couple of weeks now. No complaints. It is easy to configure. The unit is rather large, because it has 4 AA batteries. I knew this before I bought it tough. I really like the cordless aspect of this detector. |
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| "best wireless radar detector for the money" | 2007-06-02 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3EN6YTL52HRWN |
| This radar detector was rated the best wireless (battery) detector for the money by Radar Roy and it performs like it. |
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