Just a quick post, if you have a Whistler-100 or RLC-250 new software updates are now available.
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The 2010 Whistler Radar Detector Roundup! (Updated)
We have already talked a bit about the new RLC 250 from Whistler, but they also have several new radar detectors coming out this year. Whistler is the leader in budget, quality radar detectors and everyone here at Buy Radar Detectors is a big fan. Some of us use them in our personal vehicles, and we have literally a warehouse of radar detectors to pick from!
For 2010, there are a few new models and some that are an "upgraded" design over a previous model.
OK, here is a quick list of the new 2010 models:
- Whistler XTR-145 THE XTR-145 IS NOW IN STOCK! $42.95
- Whistler XTR-335 THE XTR-335 IS NOW IN STOCK! $69.99
- Whistler XTR-420 THE XTR-420 IS NOW IN STOCK! $79.99
- Whislter XTR-430 THE XTR-430 IS NOW IN STOCK! $74.99
- Whistler XTR-440 THE XTR-440 IS NOW IN STOCK! $89.99
- Whistler XTR-555 THE XTR-555 IS NOW IN STOCK! $94.99
- Whistler PRO-68SE THE PRO-68SE IS NOW IN STOCK! $99.99
And also the new RLC-250 (currently getting my vote for Best Car Gadget of 2010).
One thing that we are interested in, we consider the Whistler PRO 68 to be one of the best (if not the best) radar detector available for under $100. The new Whistler PRO-68SE might be a very interesting model.
I will update this list as we get the models here at our radar detector test lab. Also, we of course will continue to stock all of the existing models including the popular Whistler XTR-690 SE, Whistler PRO 78SE, and Whistler XTR-540 Radar Detector.
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The Whistler RLC 250
Whistler's new RLC 250 is their new entry into the line of red light and speed camera warning systems. Many RLC systems use a small monochrome display, the RLC-250 instead has a 1.6", easy to read, multi-color display. Like other RLC systems, the RLC-250 compares your current GPS location with an on-board database of red light and speed camera locations and alerts you when you are near one.
It is also a lot smaller than you might think. In the picture is a Whistler XTR 695 SE (I told you we had them in stock!), a Whistler RLC 100, and in the front is the Whistler RLC 250. It is much more compact than most radar detectors. Also, one thing many people overlook is that since you only need to have a clear GPS signal, it can be mounted just about anywhere on the dash. Yes, that means even on top of the driver's side console. Just make sure it has an unobstructed path for a clear GPS signal.One thing we do not like, it seems to be lacking the ability to plug a radar detector into it like you are able to do with the RLC 100. We really would have liked to have had that ability. I am sure many of you are like we are and have way too many gadgets already plugged in as it is. Well at least we have some cigarette lighter adapter / splitters available.
If you have been looking for a compact RLC with a nice display, then give the RLC 250 a look. We have them here for $114.95. They are much cheaper than a ticket for not coming to a complete stop before turning right on a red light. Crooked politicians.
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The Whistler XTR695 SE Radar Detector is Here!
We now have them in stock. Yes, Whistler was being all stingy and not letting online retailers sell them. However, they changed their mind and now we have them here in stock and ready to ship out! The Whistler XTR-695 SE is one of the best radar detectors you can buy for the price. The XTR-695's performance is legendary, and Whistler has managed to further improve the design without losing the original's unique qualities.
Whistler has long been the leader in affordable, quality radar detectors and the XTR-695 SE is no exception. If you have been looking for a budget friendly radar detector with great performance then give the XTR 695 SE a look. We have them ready to go for $174.95! If you have any questions at all, give us a call or send an email.
And no, this is not a prank, we really do have them here at our radar detector headquarters. I had one on my desk even! Check back here on our radar detector blog later this week for another very interesting item we have from Whistler as well. One that I think many of you will like a lot.
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Remote Controlled Radar Detector from Whistler
Do you know someone that loves gadgets? Is there someone on your holiday shopping list that is looking for something unexpected? Well, they might like the Whistler XTR-220 Radar Detector. The XTR-220 is unusual in that it has a remote control. This is very helpful for people with vehicles that have large windshields or dashes, such as many SUVs.
The remote is small and easily fits on a keychain. What is better than a radar detector? A radar detector with a remote control!
The XTR-220 is also a good all-purpose budget friendly ($62.99) radar detector. It has an easy to read LED display, POP mode radar detection, 3 city modes, and selectable bands. For a limited time we are offering $5.00 shipping, we have them in stock, and they ship out the same day as long as you place an order before 6 p.m. EST.
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Speaking of a Redline and Redlights
So, has anyone else thought about taking the upcoming Escort Redline radar detector and a Whistler RLC-100 redlight camera detector and using them together? Now you might need some kind of interface cable and adapter to help keep all the wires nice and tidy. But if someone was to use both, it might make a great radar detection and GPS based camera warning system. Now if someone was to just sell the RLC-100 for a great price, and perhaps even tweet about it on twitter, that would be something.
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The Best Radar Detector Under $100!
Sometimes you need a good budget radar detector. You have your eyes set on a certain hardcore radar detector, but for now you just want one for around $100. Well give the Whistler Pro 68 radar detector a look. It has a nice set of features for the money, including 3 City modes and filter modes for a reduction in false alerts, radar, laser, POP, and instant on detection, and a signal strength indicator. This may be the best radar detector around for under $100.
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Whistler Radar Detector and Veil Combo Deal with Fries!
Just a quick post to let all of you know we now have a new package deal. We are selling the Whistler Pro 78 SE and a can of Laser Veil combo. Save $10 on one of the best budget radar detectors around and one of the best laser countermeasures for a great deal. So if you have been looking for a deal on a detector and some Veil Stealth Coating for the best protection for the money, here you go!
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Customer Review: Whistler XTR-695
We just got a radar detector review from a customer and Danny wanted me to share it with all of you. Here at Buy Radar Detectors, we actually like to know what our customers think about all of the radar detector and protection products available. In our effort to help people find the best solution to their needs, we like to learn about everything we can. So if you have a review and would like to send it our way, please do! I can not promise it will show up here on our radar detector blog, but you never know!
So thanks to Nhan V. Nguyen of Santa Rosa, California, a Traffic Radar/Laser Countermeasures Enthusiast, for a great review of the Whistler XTR-695. I hope the rest of you like it as much as we did!
Our most appreciations: Accurate reading laser LSID with laser pps false alert lock-out feature. Accurate reading Ka RSID. LCD display with different colors assigned for different alerts and background colors. User friendly and most easy setup within seconds. Ka detection range is far superior than most RDs available on the market within the same price range. Laser detection is much better than most RDs within the same price range.
Our most frustrations: LCD display works well when driving in early evening without direct sunlight or throughout the night otherwise it's unreadable during the daytime with direct sunlight regardless mounting positions on windshield. Excessive Ka false alerts in grossly RF polluted areas. Slot holding bracket does not fit tight causing the unit bounced off and makes it harder to read the display even at night.
What we hope for: Tighter slot holding bracket like the Pro78SE. A new recessed LCD display window with much better contras and brightness. Better Ka guard filter to minimize Ka false alerts in grossly RF polluted areas.
Our suggestions to XTR-695 owners:
1. Turn Off POP reception and select filter mode to reduce Ka false alerts when you're in a highly RF polluted area.
2. Turn Off X, K and Safety radar if you know for sure your local LEOs only use Ka band radar guns. Somehow by doing this, it'd also help to reduce Ka false alerts based on our own experience.
3. XTR-695 will provide much better laser detection if it's low mounted on the windshield or if it is possible, dash mount it on driver side with unobstructed view so you can see its LCD display easier.
4. The use of Veil G-4 for headlights, fog lights, chrome plated grills, license plate or plate cover (if it is illegal to use plate cover in your home state, the use On Track Laser Shield is highly recommended) in combination of XTR-695 is a must. This option is the most affordable traffic laser countermeasures if you can't afford active laser jammer such as blinder extreme or the likes...!
Results from our own testing for XTR-695:
Excellent KaRSID alert on Ka radar guns with 33.8GHz, 34.3GHz and 34.7GHz and almost as good as our reference V1.
Excellent laserLSID alert within a distance approx. 2,500ft with accurate pps reading displayed if the unit is low mounted on the windshield or dash mounted.
A few of our random radar and laser encounters:
Incident #1: Driving through interstate 5 between San Joaquin county and Kern county both north bound and south bound, this area is known as "intense 34.7GHz Ka enforcement", XTR-695 alerted KaRSID 34.7GHz with distance approx. 1.5mile ahead.
Incident #2: Laser speedtrap on north bound Hwy101 between Marin county and Sonoma county, this area is also know to most local commuters as "deadly random laser ambush". XTR-695 alerted LaserLSID100pps from distance approx. 2,000ft or less for the 1st strike and the 2nd strike at approx. 1,700ft. At that point, we knew that lidar operator did not get our speed reading from the 1st strike and thanks to Veil G-4, On Track Laser Shield, we survived that laser ambush.
Incident #3: XTR-695 alerted KaRSID 34.3GHz constant-on from at least 1 mile behind our car. Finally motorcycle CHP officer passed us. We decided to follow him with a distance approx. 1 1/2mile, the alert continued on and finally stopped as the CHP officer disappeared on the freeway and the estimated distance was somewhere about 2.5miles.
Well, what else can anyone could ask for from a $189 radar/laser detector?
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The Whistler Pro 78 SE and XTR-690 SE Radar Detectors Are Back In Stock!
That is correct. We have the Whistler Pro 78SE and the Whistler XTR-690SE back on our warehouse shelves. All backorders are now filled and on the way. We have a few left, so order now before they are gone.
