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UPDATED: This new firmware version is not yet available, as Whistler is currently in the process of making some final tweaks. We will know as soon as the update as available, and will let you know immediately. Check back frequently for updates. Whistler is close to releasing a firmware update for the XTR-690 and the […]

The Veil Guy stopped by our offices a couple of weeks ago on his way to Atlanta. While he was here, he picked up a few radar detectors to test during his return trip. Among the models he chose were the Whistler Pro 78 and the Whistler XTR-690. Over the weekend, he posted a very […]

Just a quick note to let everyone know that we just received our first shipment of the (much anticipated) Whistler XTR-690 radar detector. We are hoping to get all backorders out today, but any backorder that doesn’t go out today will ship Monday. Shipping was held up on these units because of a packaging delay, […]

The much anticipated Whistler Pro 78 radar detector arrived today, and are now shipping! If you had placed a preorder with us for this model, then your order shipped today and you should have received an email with your tracking number. For those that aren’t aware, the Whistler Pro 78 has the same re-engineered performance […]

With Whistler’s new 2007 models, they are introducing a new feature called the “Dual LED Alert Periscope”. The new models have two blue LED’s positioned on top, near the rear of the detector. By default, these LEDs will flash rapidly during an alert. The feedback that we’ve gotten from customers since we first announced this […]

We just received 4 of Whistler’s new 2007 models: the XTR-500, XTR-330, XTR-260, and XTR-140. These are now in stock and ready to ship. A brief breakdown of the feature differences between these new models was provided in a previous blog post. The much anticipated XTR-690 and Pro 78 are not yet available, but are […]

We’ve already broke the news about the XTR-690, but today we were able to get a look at the entire lineup of new Whistler detectors. Whistler did not have any working models, only prototypes, so I was not able to take any pictures. Whistler has 8 models that they consider “New for 2007”, two of […]

Thanks to everyone who inquired today about pre-ordering the Whistler XTR-690. Unfortunately, there are still a few pricing issues that need to be worked through, so we’ve decided to wait until after CES (Jan. 8-11) to offer pre-ordering through the web site. MSRP will definitely be $229.95, but there is still some question as to […]

In less than two weeks, at the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Whistler will announce the new XTR-690 radar detector. This new detector will sport a re-engineered antenna which, according to Whistler, will deliver range very similar to that of a high-end Bel or Escort model. The best news is that this new model will […]

Well, the holiday shopping season is now over but don’t let that stop you from taking advantage of this special! We have the Whistler SRT-30R and Whistler SRT-35R radar detectors available now at $34.99 and $39.99, respectively. These models were created exclusively for Radio Shack, and sold there for as much as $80. Radio Shack […]