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Buy Radar Detectors would like to wish all of you a safe and happy July 4th! Our offices will be closed for the day on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. If you need assistance please send us an e-mail, visit our Facebook page or give us a call after 8 AM EDT Thursday, July 5, 2012 at (800) 584-1445. Please stay safe while traveling, remember to keep your radar detector on and watch your speed.

We just received word here at Buy Radar Detectors that the Cobra Vedetta SLR 650G Radar/Laser/Camera Detector will be launched very soon! The SLR650G is one of three new radar detectors in the new Vedetta series from Cobra.

This detector is notable for its unique, stylized enclosure and 2.4-inch TFT color LCD display that can be rotated up 270 degrees vertically and 60 degrees horizontally. The Display will offer 6 user-selectable color themes and back-lit Touch-point Controls. The SLR 650G will also feature Quad-Level IntelliShield™ False Signal Filtering, Voice Alert™, an integrated GPS receiver and free, lifetime access to its AURA™ national speed/red-light camera and speed trap location database.

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Whistler has some new radar detectors for 2012 and they are now arriving at Buy Radar Detectors!

The Whistler XTR-435 Radar Detector has a new, improved red OLED text display that's brighter than previous models in the XTR line. Of course, it still has Whistler's ever popular dual LED alert periscope and the standard Whistler XTR series look and feel.

The Whistler XTR-445 Cordless Radar Detector is a new battery powered model that comes ready to go with all the standard features of the corded models. Like the XTR 435, it also includes the new red OLED text display and a built-in battery charger to keep the NiMH batteries inside the radar detector charged when connected to a 12V outlet in your vehicle.

Both radar detectors come with the standard features of other models in the Whistler XTR series, such as 3 city modes to filter out false signals, an Alert Priority feature, Total Band Protection, and 360° Maxx Coverage from all sides. Other features include Whistler's exclusive Stay Alert, selectable tone alerts, Traffic Flow Signal Rejection (TFSR), a battery saver, and Auto Quiet mode.

Both models are now in stock and ready to ship with your order.

One of our customers who recently purchased a Whistler Cruisader for his Suzuki GSX-R 600 motorcycle recently sent us a message with a link to a post he made on a forum detailing his installation. This customer ran into a some trouble during the installation, and posted some tips that might help out others. I encourage you to check it out if you are considering purchasing a Whistler Cruisader.

We've had several customers who purchased a Cobra XRS-9970G radar detector call or write us, a little confused once they received their order. The problem? They thought that they were shipped a Cobra XRS-9965 by mistake. The confusion is due to the way Cobra is labeling the products. The Cobra XRS-9970G radar detector is packaged in a nice box that is clearly labeled "XRS-9970G", but the radar detector itself is actually an XRS-9965. The only difference between a Cobra 9965 and a Cobra 9970G is that the 9970G also includes a GPS attachment. This GPS plugs into the side of the detector and enables quite a bit of additional functionality, such as alerts for red light and speed cameras.

To recap, don't be alarmed when you open your XRS-9970G box and find an XRS-9965. This is certainly confusing, but is normal. You're paying the additional $90 or so for the included GPS accessory and the functionality that it provides. If you don't need the GPS functions and just want a detector with a nice touch screen display, save some money and just purchase the Cobra XRS-9965 instead.

Looking for a great deal on a new cordless radar detector? Well, here it is. We are currently offering a special on the Whistler XTR-540. We're really excited about this special deal, so excited, in fact, that we produced a video to give you an up close and personal look at what this radar detector has to offer. Need more information or want to order one now? Just give us a call at 1-800-584-1445 or enter our live chat.

Cobra unveiled a new series of radar detectors during the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show, held January 10-13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Called The Cobra Vedetta™ Series, the new system promises up to a 30 percent increase in radar and laser detection over Cobra's current models, claiming a new benchmark for both range and reaction time.

In addition to a touted increase in performance, Cobra claimed improvements to both form factor and ergonomics to increase driver comfort, safety and convenience. The new Vedetta features a 2.4-inch TFT color LCD display mounted on a multi-axis hinge with a ball-socket type suction cup mounting bracket for 270 degrees vertical and 60 degrees horizontal rotation. Traditionally, radar detectors need to be mounted in a central zone on the windshield for optimal performance and detection of radar and laser signals. However, the Vedetta allows you to mount the detector almost anywhere on the windshield or dash of your vehicle and still be effective, according to Cobra.

The Cobra Vedetta also offers an integrated GPS receiver and free, lifetime access to its AURA™ national database of known speed/red-light cameras and speed traps. Other features of the Vendetta radar detectors include backlit touch-sensor controls, IntelliMute™ speed-sensitive muting system, Voice Alert, SmartPower (auto shut off when vehicle ignition is turned off), Signal Strength Meter, 8-Point GPS Compass (available on SLR 600 and SLR 650G), User-selectable Speed Alert, storage for up to 1,000 User-marked locations and IntelliShield™ quad-level False Signal Rejection System.

Cobra calls the Vedetta™ Series "The New Standard in Radar/Laser Detection" and said the new series will be available in the US sometime in the second quarter of 2012. Whether it actually sets such a new standard or not remains to be seen, but when it does arrive we will perform our own benchmarks and post the results right here, on our blog. The suggested retail price is expected to range from $199.95 to $299.95.

Buy Radar Detectors would like to wish you a safe and happy new year! Our offices will be closed for the day on Monday January 2, 2012. If you need assistance please send us an e-mail, visit our Facebook page or give us a call after 8 AM EST Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at (800) 584-1445. Please stay safe while traveling, don't drink and drive, remember to keep your radar detector on, and watch your speed.

Buy Radar Detectors would like to wish you a safe and happy holiday! Our offices will be closed for the day on Monday December 26, 2011. If you need assistance please send us an e-mail, visit our Facebook page or give us a call after 8 AM EST Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at (800) 584-1445. Please stay safe while traveling, remember to keep your radar detector on and watch your speed.

If you liked the original Beltronics STi Driver, you'll love this. Beltronics recently released a new, updated version of their beloved, top-of-the-line classic and dubbed it The STi Magnum!

The new STi Magnum offers a full set of features to deliver great performance. A dual low noise amplifier (LNA) microwave receiver provides the longest warning possible on all police radar bands. The Magnum's Multiple Threat Display alerts you to multiple radar signals their relative signal strength. AutoScan eliminates the need to manually shift between city and highway modes. The STi Magnum also features Traffic Sensor Rejection (TSR) software to prevent false alerts.

The STi Magnum can also integrate with the Cincinnati Microwave ZR4 Laser Defense System for added performance. In fact, the Beltronics STi Magnum offers a whopping 60% performance improvement over its predecessor, according to Beltronics.

But the features don't stop there. Like the STi Driver, the STi Magnum's greatest asset is its complete undetectability. Its magnesium alloy shell prevents signal "leak", preventing detection by radar detector detectors such as the VG2, Spectre, or Stalcar MK 3. Police using such devices will not pick up the signal trace of the radar detector inside your vehicle. This makes the STi Magnum truly undetectable!

If you are a serious driver searching for a high performance, feature rich, undetectable radar detector, look no further than the Beltronics STi Magnum.