Comments on: Wireless Radar Detector Free Assistive Hint http://epjperu.org/radar-detectors-reviews/wireless-radar-detector-free-assistive-hint/ Quality Reviews and Information about Radar Detectors of All Types Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:15:23 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Ingels http://epjperu.org/radar-detectors-reviews/wireless-radar-detector-free-assistive-hint/comment-page-1/#comment-828 Ingels Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:05:29 +0000 http://epjperu.org/?p=148#comment-828 Well i purchased one of these because it seemed to have all the features i was looking for.<br />Too bad the units ability does not meet Cobra's ambition. Too bad function is not on par with form.<br />As the unit is very well thought out, user friendly & flat out cool. <br />I have been using this for about a month now, & the fact that i have not been ticketed IS a positive point in it's favor, as i recently tricked out my Jetta & now hardly a day goes by that i dont hit 100 + mph. So yeah it DOES WORK.<br />BUT<br /> As you have no doubt heard it is prone to false signals<br />It WILL detect & sound off when in close proximity to another radar detector. Yes, you will have to deal with sorting out whats what when it sounds off, yet even though that is problematic.....it is not so much so to discount it's usefulness altogether.<br />A quick visual scan will access the probability factor of the signals veracity, caution is advised as a mistake could be very costly. <br />Detection range is sub par when compared to higher end units, yet it will alert within an acceptable radius giving you just enough reaction time. & truthfully....i do not want or need to be alerted to a radar gun going off 2 miles away.....that could be more confusing than close range false signals. So the detection range....although somewhat limited.....seems adequate. <br />I REALLY like how stealthy the unit is....no ugly coiled "telephone cords" to alert others to my detectors presence. <br />I REALLY like how i dont have to remember to turn the main unit on....it fires up when you start the car....with a voice informing you that the "system is ready" which reminds you to turn on the RDU [ remote display unit ] Yet even if you were to forget to turn the RDU on....you are still covered as the main unit will sound off anyways....you just wont enjoy the benefit of the signal ID feature.<br />I think this is Cobra's best effort to date, it is very well thought out & executed & if it were not for the range & false signal issues would be a 5 star unit.I felt it just barely deserves the four star rating as i think the pros outweigh the cons. <br />So bottom line is....this is the best "economy" unit out there at this moment IMO & will serve you well as long as you drive smart.<br />Remember<br /> A radar detectors effectiveness is enhanced or eliminated by operator intelligence. <br /> They are not going to offer you a magic blanket of protection from the cops.<br />Once you "tune into" a detector & realize it capabilities & limitations you work within those parameters & maximize your driving potential.<br /><br />So, even though this unit is not perfect.. .i can & do give it a good recommendation.<br /><br /><br /> Well i purchased one of these because it seemed to have all the features i was looking for.
Too bad the units ability does not meet Cobra’s ambition. Too bad function is not on par with form.
As the unit is very well thought out, user friendly & flat out cool.
I have been using this for about a month now, & the fact that i have not been ticketed IS a positive point in it’s favor, as i recently tricked out my Jetta & now hardly a day goes by that i dont hit 100 + mph. So yeah it DOES WORK.
BUT
As you have no doubt heard it is prone to false signals
It WILL detect & sound off when in close proximity to another radar detector. Yes, you will have to deal with sorting out whats what when it sounds off, yet even though that is problematic…..it is not so much so to discount it’s usefulness altogether.
A quick visual scan will access the probability factor of the signals veracity, caution is advised as a mistake could be very costly.
Detection range is sub par when compared to higher end units, yet it will alert within an acceptable radius giving you just enough reaction time. & truthfully….i do not want or need to be alerted to a radar gun going off 2 miles away…..that could be more confusing than close range false signals. So the detection range….although somewhat limited…..seems adequate.
I REALLY like how stealthy the unit is….no ugly coiled “telephone cords” to alert others to my detectors presence.
I REALLY like how i dont have to remember to turn the main unit on….it fires up when you start the car….with a voice informing you that the “system is ready” which reminds you to turn on the RDU [ remote display unit ] Yet even if you were to forget to turn the RDU on….you are still covered as the main unit will sound off anyways….you just wont enjoy the benefit of the signal ID feature.
I think this is Cobra’s best effort to date, it is very well thought out & executed & if it were not for the range & false signal issues would be a 5 star unit.I felt it just barely deserves the four star rating as i think the pros outweigh the cons.
So bottom line is….this is the best “economy” unit out there at this moment IMO & will serve you well as long as you drive smart.
Remember
A radar detectors effectiveness is enhanced or eliminated by operator intelligence.
They are not going to offer you a magic blanket of protection from the cops.
Once you “tune into” a detector & realize it capabilities & limitations you work within those parameters & maximize your driving potential.

So, even though this unit is not perfect.. .i can & do give it a good recommendation.

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