Comments on: Great Whistler Radar Detector News http://radardetectorwholesale.com/discount-whistler-radar-detector/great-whistler-radar-detector-news/ Radar Detectors For Everybodys Budget... Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:53:23 +0000 hourly 1 By: LeClerc http://radardetectorwholesale.com/discount-whistler-radar-detector/great-whistler-radar-detector-news/comment-page-1/#comment-117 LeClerc Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:08:31 +0000 http://radardetectorwholesale.com/?p=20#comment-117 You cannot beat this radar device for the money; it works well on every electronic signal well in advance of the sender. Excellent unit, blue light flashing is a real alert! You cannot beat this radar device for the money; it works well on every electronic signal well in advance of the sender. Excellent unit, blue light flashing is a real alert!

]]> By: Linell http://radardetectorwholesale.com/discount-whistler-radar-detector/great-whistler-radar-detector-news/comment-page-1/#comment-116 Linell Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:17:40 +0000 http://radardetectorwholesale.com/?p=20#comment-116 Recently purchased this RD, and it works great. Saved my butt several times already. I have a more expensive older model, and it's just as good.<br />BTW, I had the speaker blow out on my older model, and I sent it to Whistler and they repaired it for a very minimal charge. Happy with the customer service. Recently purchased this RD, and it works great. Saved my butt several times already. I have a more expensive older model, and it’s just as good.
BTW, I had the speaker blow out on my older model, and I sent it to Whistler and they repaired it for a very minimal charge. Happy with the customer service.

]]> By: Utvich http://radardetectorwholesale.com/discount-whistler-radar-detector/great-whistler-radar-detector-news/comment-page-1/#comment-115 Utvich Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:47:23 +0000 http://radardetectorwholesale.com/?p=20#comment-115 I purchased this radar detector specifically for a long drive from San Diego to Redding, CA (about 13 hours each way). I knew that I'd have to be driving "expeditiously" to not go insane on such a long trip, but avoiding speeding tickets is a high priority.<br /><br />To be quite honest, I didn't expect much from this radar detector considering the price. I've used Cobra brand detectors in the past with mixed results, and had been around Valentine One's to know how awesome they are. This one didn't look special really, but it looked "good enough". So here's the gist...<br /><br />POSITIVE IMPRESSIONS:<br />====================<br />1. Works as advertised...it'll tell you about radar signals<br />2. The blue LED warnings lights definitely get your attention<br />3. Acceptable level of control over functionality<br />4. Its not bad looking<br />5. Its LOUD and will get your attention when it needs to.<br />6. I'm confident that it is very sensitive because its always going off<br /><br /><br />NEGATIVE IMPRESSIONS:<br />====================<br />1. The blue LED warning lights are too bright at night. The ability to turn them on/off or dim would be ideal.<br />2. Volume adjustment is trivial. Even at its quietest volume setting (with quiet mode OFF), its LOUD.<br />3. The mount is a bit wobbly, so the radar detector shakes as you drive (unless you wedge it against your rearview mirror as I did).<br />4. Not the prettiest display ever, but not horrible. I didn't read the manual and I was able to understand it.<br />5. If city mode does anything, I can't tell.<br /><br /><br />OVERALL:<br />====================<br />I definitely like this product and I would recommend it to a friend. I'll always lust for the Valentine One, but this thing does its job and finds radar when its around. <br /><br />Just remember: this radar detector won't protect you from highways that are patrolled by aircraft. I saw the CHP officer coming from a mile away, but it didn't do me any good since the airplane had already nailed me. Woops! I purchased this radar detector specifically for a long drive from San Diego to Redding, CA (about 13 hours each way). I knew that I’d have to be driving “expeditiously” to not go insane on such a long trip, but avoiding speeding tickets is a high priority.

To be quite honest, I didn’t expect much from this radar detector considering the price. I’ve used Cobra brand detectors in the past with mixed results, and had been around Valentine One’s to know how awesome they are. This one didn’t look special really, but it looked “good enough”. So here’s the gist…

POSITIVE IMPRESSIONS:
====================
1. Works as advertised…it’ll tell you about radar signals
2. The blue LED warnings lights definitely get your attention
3. Acceptable level of control over functionality
4. Its not bad looking
5. Its LOUD and will get your attention when it needs to.
6. I’m confident that it is very sensitive because its always going off

NEGATIVE IMPRESSIONS:
====================
1. The blue LED warning lights are too bright at night. The ability to turn them on/off or dim would be ideal.
2. Volume adjustment is trivial. Even at its quietest volume setting (with quiet mode OFF), its LOUD.
3. The mount is a bit wobbly, so the radar detector shakes as you drive (unless you wedge it against your rearview mirror as I did).
4. Not the prettiest display ever, but not horrible. I didn’t read the manual and I was able to understand it.
5. If city mode does anything, I can’t tell.

OVERALL:
====================
I definitely like this product and I would recommend it to a friend. I’ll always lust for the Valentine One, but this thing does its job and finds radar when its around.

Just remember: this radar detector won’t protect you from highways that are patrolled by aircraft. I saw the CHP officer coming from a mile away, but it didn’t do me any good since the airplane had already nailed me. Woops!

]]> By: Ussher http://radardetectorwholesale.com/discount-whistler-radar-detector/great-whistler-radar-detector-news/comment-page-1/#comment-114 Ussher Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:22:33 +0000 http://radardetectorwholesale.com/?p=20#comment-114 The price was too good to be true, I bought it just for fun and impressed with it's services, compared to price I paid. The price was too good to be true, I bought it just for fun and impressed with it’s services, compared to price I paid.

]]> By: VanBibber http://radardetectorwholesale.com/discount-whistler-radar-detector/great-whistler-radar-detector-news/comment-page-1/#comment-113 VanBibber Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:58:55 +0000 http://radardetectorwholesale.com/?p=20#comment-113 I have had this item for about 3 weeks and have really put it to my own personal test.<br />Pro's. <br />Price, Very user friendly (it's menu is easy to navigate and manage options), It's display is much improved as I can easily see it in daylight (it does not get any sunnier than here in FL.) <br />Performance wise, it operates fairly well on the highway, giving you plenty of time to alert you, even on a winding road. Good K, KA and POP alert on the highway. I could not attest as to an open hill road as we do not have many of those where I live. <br />Con's<br />In the city, my radar detector is victim of false alerts due to Building alarms and automatic door openers. I am not able to filter these out, not even with the City 2 mode engaged. <br />I wish, Whistler would come out, as soon as possible, with a RADAR LOCATOR, that will indicate the direction the radar/laser is coming from. <br />I hope somebody finds this review helpful. I have had this item for about 3 weeks and have really put it to my own personal test.
Pro’s.
Price, Very user friendly (it’s menu is easy to navigate and manage options), It’s display is much improved as I can easily see it in daylight (it does not get any sunnier than here in FL.)
Performance wise, it operates fairly well on the highway, giving you plenty of time to alert you, even on a winding road. Good K, KA and POP alert on the highway. I could not attest as to an open hill road as we do not have many of those where I live.
Con’s
In the city, my radar detector is victim of false alerts due to Building alarms and automatic door openers. I am not able to filter these out, not even with the City 2 mode engaged.
I wish, Whistler would come out, as soon as possible, with a RADAR LOCATOR, that will indicate the direction the radar/laser is coming from.
I hope somebody finds this review helpful.

]]> By: Rawls http://radardetectorwholesale.com/discount-whistler-radar-detector/great-whistler-radar-detector-news/comment-page-1/#comment-112 Rawls Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:27:51 +0000 http://radardetectorwholesale.com/?p=20#comment-112 Once the unit is on for two to three minutes it ususally gives a "Laser" alert that won't stop. Quiet button doesn't stop it - have to turn unit off. [...] will only accept opened/defective items for replacement with identical item. Since this one doesn't work, I have no interest in getting another one just like it. Lesson: no Whistler, no [...] Once the unit is on for two to three minutes it ususally gives a “Laser” alert that won’t stop. Quiet button doesn’t stop it – have to turn unit off. [...] will only accept opened/defective items for replacement with identical item. Since this one doesn’t work, I have no interest in getting another one just like it. Lesson: no Whistler, no [...]

]]> By: Galpert http://radardetectorwholesale.com/discount-whistler-radar-detector/great-whistler-radar-detector-news/comment-page-1/#comment-111 Galpert Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:17:03 +0000 http://radardetectorwholesale.com/?p=20#comment-111 Had this for about 8 hours. Told my wife all day that I hope we pass a cop so I can see how well it does it's job. Unfortunately, I got what I asked for. Pulled over the first day and it didn't make a sound. Nothing. Absolute silence. What a piece of crap. Luckily I wasn't speeding more than normal and the fine wasn't huge, but just know that you get what you pay for. Had this for about 8 hours. Told my wife all day that I hope we pass a cop so I can see how well it does it’s job. Unfortunately, I got what I asked for. Pulled over the first day and it didn’t make a sound. Nothing. Absolute silence. What a piece of crap. Luckily I wasn’t speeding more than normal and the fine wasn’t huge, but just know that you get what you pay for.

]]> By: Ahrens http://radardetectorwholesale.com/discount-whistler-radar-detector/great-whistler-radar-detector-news/comment-page-1/#comment-110 Ahrens Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:08:38 +0000 http://radardetectorwholesale.com/?p=20#comment-110 I love mine. I have been using it for about 2 weeks with no problems. It is the best radar detector I have had. I love mine. I have been using it for about 2 weeks with no problems. It is the best radar detector I have had.

]]> By: Anthony http://radardetectorwholesale.com/discount-whistler-radar-detector/great-whistler-radar-detector-news/comment-page-1/#comment-109 Anthony Sun, 06 Dec 2009 08:41:25 +0000 http://radardetectorwholesale.com/?p=20#comment-109 The Whistler XTR-550 Radar Detector works greats. It keeps me in check with my speed. The Whistler XTR-550 Radar Detector works greats. It keeps me in check with my speed.

]]> By: Kay http://radardetectorwholesale.com/discount-whistler-radar-detector/great-whistler-radar-detector-news/comment-page-1/#comment-108 Kay Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:42:18 +0000 http://radardetectorwholesale.com/?p=20#comment-108 I bought this unit to replace an older Uniden detector. This thing is much more sensitive than my old detector, yet seems to provide very few false returns. So far it has given me 100% early warning from radars in LA and MS. The flashing blue lights on the periscope display do a good job of getting your attention when you have the sounds cranked up! This is by far the best radar detector I have owned! I bought this unit to replace an older Uniden detector. This thing is much more sensitive than my old detector, yet seems to provide very few false returns. So far it has given me 100% early warning from radars in LA and MS. The flashing blue lights on the periscope display do a good job of getting your attention when you have the sounds cranked up! This is by far the best radar detector I have owned!

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