Radar detector manufacturers tend to update the software on their detectors several times per year. The changes made by these software updates vary from tweaks in filtering to new feature additions. We buy in smaller quantities, so we typically get fresh inventory direct from the manufacturer once or twice per month. This means you never get older, dated units when you buy from us! Many people do not realize that there are a lot of "out of date" radar detectors out there.
Also, many radar detectors can be updated. Most have to be sent back to the manufacturer and for a small fee they will update you to the latest version of firmware. A few detectors (with USB ports) though can be updated direct from the manufacturer's website.
Do not assume that just because the model of radar detector is a current one it is also the most up to date and "best" available. Here are Buy Radar Detectors we go to a lot of effort to make sure that the radar detector you purchase is the very latest. We are able to do this because we have great relationships with the manufacturers. We are not a chain of warehouse stores that places one order every six months. We are talking with them constantly about new radar detectors since we are a company for radar detector enthusiasts run by enthusiasts.
