Escort Solo S2 Cordless Radar Detector Review

One of the common problems with modern radar detectors is that if the device needs to be mounted on the windscreen (as most of them do) - there's always a big, unattractive cord which dangles around annoyingly.

Trust Escort to have fixed the problem. With the Escort Solo S2 Cordless Radar Detector, you can literally wave goodbye to cords, as this detector has none! That's right, by utilizing an inbuilt, rechargeable, solar powered battery; the device is able to run non-stop without being "plugged in". But does this compromise on the performance? We put it to the test to find out.

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Escort Passport 8500 X50 Radar Detector Review

Escort has long been the favorite brand of choice for long distance drivers, truckies, and motoring enthusiasts who travel long distances and cover unknown territory regularly. The company is renowned for its innovation and clever thinking, and has been praised time and time again for each of its new product releases.

With that in mind, we ordered the Escort Passport 8500 X50 Radar Detector - which is a mid-range product when compared to the company's own line-up, but a high-range product when compared to the overall market. How did it perform? Read on to find out.

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Whistler XTR-695SE Radar / Laser Detector Review

For the technologically minded folk out there, we have found a special product for you. Boasting possibly the most complex and sophisticated band notification system in the industry, the Whistler XTR-695SE Radar / Laser Detector is not for the faint hearted.

We recently tested this machine out on the open road, and whilst it is slightly embarrassing to have to admit it, we did have to consult the user manual on the first run, to determine exactly what it was that the system was telling us. Once we understood it though, it was like a magical clairvoyant device was permanently attached to our windscreen!

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Rocky Mountain Radar Detector & Scrambler Review

Having a machine that is able to detect oncoming radar bands is convenient, but at the end of the day, it is up to you to slow down and ensure that you utilize the notifications that the machine gives in an appropriate way.

But what if you didn't have to make any decisions by yourself? What if you could simply plug in a machine, and let it do all the work for you - without the need for any accelerator pedal adjustments? Amazingly, the Rocky Mountain Radar Detector & Scrambler does exactly this, with its dual detection and scrambling devices.

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Cobra XRS 9645 Radar Detector Review

Driving is a hazardous activity, made worse by the actions of others out there on the road. Therefore, to ensure the absolute safety of you and your family whilst out driving, Cobra have released the XRS 9645 model, which places a major focus on the Safety Warning System functionality, whilst also allowing for multiple law enforcement band detection.

We recently road tested the Cobra XRS 9645 to see how it would perform in a variety of everyday situations. This is what we found during those tests.

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Whistler PRO-78 SE Radar Detector Review

If you're looking for a radar detector which has a major focus on cutting out false signals, and providing heightened sensitivity to all band types whilst out on the open road, the Whistler PRO-78 SE Radar Detector may be the perfect choice for you.

Recently, Whistler (the manufacturer) has undergone a few structural changes to their company, and this is in fact the first product to be released from them since this time.

So, it does well on paper, but how well does it do in reality? We put it to the test to find out.

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Whistler RLC-100 Speed Camera Detector Review

Whilst it is unable to detect modern law enforcement bands such as K, Ka, or Ku - the Whistler RLC-100 Speed Camera Detector fulfils another function for motorists who are always on the move. How many times have you driven in unfamiliar territory, only to receive a speeding infringement a few days down the track - due to a minor 5 or 10 mph breach of the limit?

If this has happened to you before (or even a few times) - it's probably time you considered a product such as the Whistler RLC-100 Speed Camera Detector. So what exactly does the RLC-100 do, and how does it work? You'll have to read on to find out.

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Whistler XTR-540 Cordless Radar Detector Review

With its cordless design and incredible power saving and utilization technology, the Whistler XTR-540 Cordless Radar Detector represents a milestone in radar detector development. Whistler has been working hard over the last 2 years to boost its image, by providing a number of products to the market which have consistently performed at an exemplary level - so much so that many radar detector reviewers are now using Whistlers specifications as a benchmark for testing other models.

We decided to put this particular model to the test, to see exactly how well this cordless version could perform, given the lack of a fixed power source. Here are our findings.

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Escort Passport 9500IX Radar Detector Review

The Escort Passport 9500IX Radar Detector is a unit with a difference. Having recently been reduced in price to better align it with the rest of the market, we ordered the product (even though we've used this particular model in the past) to see whether it has continued to stand the test of time.

After some heavy duty testing, we're ready to sum up our findings on this device - as well as give our overall opinion as to whether it is still a competitive product in this fierce market.

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Escort Passport 9500i Radar / Laser Detector Review

What you are looking at right now (refer to the image on this page) is quite possibly our favorite radar detector of all time. The Escort Passport 9500i is so advanced, so effective, and so good at warning you of oncoming radar bands that it is used by even the most discerning drivers and motoring enthusiasts.

This unit is in fact our radar detector of choice, and a number of people here in our office have this exact model. That was particularly helpful when it came time to review it, because not only do we have testing results, we also have user experiences to include in our analysis as well.

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