Radar Roy's
Radar Detector Rumble
 Radar Roy's Radar Detector Rumble: Radar Roy tested many new radar detector products that were released this year.
Radar Roy tested the following units, which were purchased directly from authorized dealers or manufacturers .
Escort 9500i:
New for 2007, the Escort 9500i is the first radar detector to include GPS capabilities into the detector, allowing the user to eliminate known false alarm locations and to enter speed trap locations such as photo enforcement cameras. The 9500i also includes voice and Ku band detection for European use. The MSP for the 9500i is $449.95
Beltronics Pro RX55 and RX65:
The Beltronics Pro series was released in late 2003 and includes the RX65 and the RX55. The RX65 uses a Varactor tuned antenna to have better detection on X, K, Ka and POP3 radar. The RX65 also includes voice and Ku band detection for European use. The MSP for the RX65 is $329.95 and the MSP for the RX55 is $229.95
Beltronics STi Driver:
Released March 2006, the first all band radar detector that defeats all Radar Detector Detector devices, including the Spectre III. This "Zero Leakage" radar detector is designed for the professional driver. MSP $449.95
Beltronics Pro RX75 Plus:
Beltronics top of the line concealed radar detector. MSP $1499.95 with Install
Beltronics 995:
Beltronics top Vector Series radar detector. Introduced in 2004 replaces the Bel 985 and 990 Series radar detectors. Includes Ku band for European use. MSP $269.95
Beltronics 955:
Top performing radar detector under $200.00 during Radar Roy's testing in March of 2007 along with the Guys of Lidar.
Beltronics 975R:
Mid priced remote model radar detector. Radar detector antenna designed to be mounted under hood and laser antennas on front windshield and rear window.
Cobra 9730:
Includes compass and voice alerts.
Cobra XRS-9930:
Cobra's top of the line dash model, includes compass.
Cobra XRS R9G:
Remote windshield mount with enforcement camera GPS database.
Escort 8500 X50:
The Escort 8500 X50 was released in April of 2004 and also uses a Varactor tuned antenna for higher detection rates on X, K, Ka and POP3. The new X50 now has two color choices for the display, red and blue. The red display model MSP is $299.95 and the blue display MSP is $339.95. The reason for the extra cost for the blue display is the additional costs in manufacturing the blue LED lights.
Escort Solo 2:
Rated as the top cordless radar detector, the Solo 2 MSP price is $329.95.
Escort SR7:
Escort's concealed radar detector. MSP is $1099.95.
Rocky Mountain Radar Mini - D :
Touted as being the world's best and smallest radar detector manufactured by Rocky Mountain Radar.
Rocky Mountain Radar C450:
Rocky Mountain Radar's "Crown Jewel" the C450 is billed by RMR as a "Super Detector" and also as a radar and laser jammer. RadarBusters does not sell this unit, but competitors that do charge $314.95.
Rocky Mountain Radar D-550 :
Rocky Mountain's newest radar detector for 2004. Manufactured by Attowave for RMR.
Valentine 1 Radar Detector:
Considered by many as being the top rated radar detector made today. The Valentine 1 has had no major upgrades to their detector in sometime, however as we get a number of customers requesting information about this detector, we have included it in our testing results.
Whistler Cruisader:
Concealed radar detector optimized for use on motorcycles. Optional heads up display available .
Whistler Fuzion:
Concealed radar detector optimized for pillar mounting.
Whistler Pro 58, Pro 75 and Pro 3450:
The Pro units have higher end detection on K and Ka and superior POP detection. MSP of the Pro 58 is $169.95, the Pro 75 is $199.95 and the concealed Pro 3450 is $329.95.
Whistler 1788:
Cordless POP radar detector released spring of 2005. Takes four (supplied) rechargeable AA batteries.
Whistler XTR-520:
Remote controled POP radar detector.
Whistler XTR-560:
Dash mounted detector with customizable display and alerts.
Active Laser Jammer Tests
Blinder M-40:
Active laser jammer with four laser heads. MSP: $599.95
Escort Shifter ZR3:
Escort's laser jammer with two heads to the front and one head for the rear.
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