If you are looking for a superior radar detector, look no further than the Valentine One (V1). The V1 sits at the top of the list for range, invisibility to POP radar guns, and police laser detector quality. It has the highest detection range available when compared to other radars in its class. A unique two-antenna design gives you 360 degrees of coverage. If you do not mind the occasional false alarm, you will appreciate the high sensitivity level of the V1, allowing it to spot radar traps that others may miss.
The V1 is followed closely in coverage and dependability by the Escort Passport 9500i. In many tests, the Escort 9500i scores as well or just below the Valentine One. One area where it truly excels is in eliminating false alerts. The Escort radar detector’s GPS feature allows users to record false alarms by location and frequency. Drivers can also record the locations of known speed traps and traffic enforcement cameras, and the Escort 9500i will alert users when approaching those locations. Another way the Escort 9500i helps to eliminate false alarms is by allowing the user to choose between city and highway driving conditions. For example, if you have selected “city” and are driving through town, small frequencies such as automatic doors at convenient stores will not register, therefore helping to further eliminate false alarms.
Both the Valentine One and the Passport 9500i faired well against tests involving POP signals. This is good for highway drivers since POP signals can be difficult to detect. POP signals are sent out in tiny bursts, allowing police to detect speeders before turning their gun into constant-on mode, giving away their location to all radar detectors.
No matter how effective radar detectors may be, many people choose the proven technology of radar jammers, also known as radar blockers. While the radar jammer selection is far more limited that that of radar detectors, almost any jammer selected will do the job.
The Blinder XTreme is a dual-transceiver design with both units mounted in the front of the vehicle. This unit is 99 percent effective at blocking police radars and lasers. One area the Blinder will be of no help is blocking Photo Lidar signals. Photo Lidar are fixed lasers which are linked to digital cameras. The cameras, in turn, are connected to a central stat on via the internet. When someone runs a red light or speeds past the laser, the violator is recorded and ticketed via mail. One complain among users of the Blinder XTreme is the ear piercing alerts produced by this model. For peace of mind wile driving, perhaps a pair of earplugs would be a wise investment.
The Escort Shifter ZR3 and the BEL Laser Pro 904 are so similar in features and performance that they can be listed together. In 2005 the Escort Shifter and the BEL Laser Pro were tested at the “Guys of Lidar” Laser Jammer Shoot Out. Both performed well against all laser guns, with the exception of the Laser Atlanta Type S (when it was placed into Stealth Mode). And just as the Blinder XTreme, the Escort ZR3 and BEL Laser Pro seem to have difficulties when defending against the Photo Lidar signals.
If you are in the market for any device to alert you of police speed detection signals, or to defend you of them, stick to the brands mentioned in this article. They have been tested time and time again, and fair well in most trials to which they are subjected. Small differences can be found in devices from company to company, but protection is key among them all. Happy driving.
The Laser Star Jammer is one I keep reading about. I’m currently considering purchasing one of these for a personal review (which I hardly ever do, the only other one was the Valentine One!). Here’s what I’ve seen so far, and I’ll even post a video (below) that shows it in actual use.
The Laser Star Jammer seems to be one of those “too good for the price” type products. However, it really is - but without the catch. From what I’ve seen a dual-head Laser Star brand new is only $450. Since it is sold as a “parking system” - you know, those “dont hit the car behind you” parking systems - it could even pass as a legality (but dont take our word for it, just thinking!). I’ve included some Laser Star auctions below the video that I found interesting, make sure to check them out - I know I am.
Laser Star Jammer Auctions:
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Star effect green laser pointer pen. US $42.38 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 1:08:17 PST Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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Laser Star Green+Red Light Projector - Party,Christmas US $76.81 End Date: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 1:57:28 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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2in1 DISCO Green Laser Light & Star Pointer Projector US $37.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 7:43:31 PST Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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STAR PEQ Laser Sight 9.6V 3300mAh Battery Box FS8 US $47.99 End Date: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 11:52:00 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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Green Laser Light Projector Scatter Star Night Sky J24 US $74.95 End Date: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 15:18:44 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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Star effect green laser pointer pen. US $42.38 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 15:45:00 PST Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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New Green Laser Star Projector Astronomy Light Show J24 US $74.95 End Date: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 15:49:45 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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Laser Star Green+Red Light Projector - Party,Christmas US $75.42 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 19:14:03 PST Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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120mw RGY Firefly Twinkling Star Laser Light Show US $188.00 End Date: Wednesday Jan-07-2009 7:20:16 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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Star effect green laser pointer pen. US $42.38 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Jan-07-2009 12:00:00 PST Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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Green Laser Star Projector Light Pointer Home Party Bar US $65.99 End Date: Wednesday Jan-07-2009 13:22:41 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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STAR WARS RADAR LASER CANNON (Micro ESB) SEALED US $95.00 End Date: Wednesday Jan-07-2009 14:22:49 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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New Green Laser Star Projector Astronomy Light Show J24 US $74.95 End Date: Wednesday Jan-07-2009 15:51:31 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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Green Laser Light Projector Scatter Star Night Sky J24 US $74.95 End Date: Wednesday Jan-07-2009 15:57:46 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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STAR WARS Tripod Laser Cannon (Micro ESB) SEALED US $79.00 End Date: Wednesday Jan-07-2009 17:30:04 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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120mw RGY Firefly Twinkling Star Laser Light Show US $188.00 End Date: Thursday Jan-08-2009 3:56:54 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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120mw RGY Firefly Twinkling Star Laser Light Show US $188.00 End Date: Thursday Jan-08-2009 6:52:09 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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50mW portable star laser generator bliss show club RED US $69.00 End Date: Thursday Jan-08-2009 9:07:31 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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50mw laser star handheld projector Bliss Stars Show US $69.00 End Date: Thursday Jan-08-2009 9:09:51 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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Green Laser Star Projector Light Pointer Home Party Bar US $65.99 End Date: Thursday Jan-08-2009 12:08:23 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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Laser Stars Projector Light Show Night Effect Brand new US $98.99 End Date: Thursday Jan-08-2009 12:30:04 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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NC STAR RED DOT LASER SIGHT & LED FLASHLIGHT SET US $49.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Jan-08-2009 12:30:22 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Laser Stars Projector Light Show Night Effect Showers US $103.49 End Date: Thursday Jan-08-2009 14:53:50 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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2 in1 Green Laser Pointer Star Projector-Pen Style-50mW US $48.00 End Date: Thursday Jan-08-2009 15:31:00 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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New Green Laser Star Projector Astronomy Light Show J24 US $74.95 End Date: Thursday Jan-08-2009 15:51:22 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Cobra has come up with another great radar detector. The XRS 9950 model provides excellent protection against a variety of laser beams and band width. The Cobra comes with a Superheterdyne technology which can rapidly detect all 12 laser beams in a rapid fashion. Even the use of the POP mode radar guns is not effective against this cobra gem.
The device comes with a full color screen, with a bright or dim button display. When radar is identified, you get both a visual and voice signal. From test drives on the highway, the cobra XRS 9950 can detect radar for up 2- miles.
All radar signals including the X, K, KA super wide and Ku band are picked up. The cobra XRS 9950 is also immune to the VG 2 and Spectre. Also a great feature of this model is that it can identity both speed and red light cameras both in the city and the highways. The device has a 360’ detection of laser signals with prompt voice monitoring. When one comes across emergency vehicles and ambulance or other road hazards you will be forewarned in advance. When the car is shut off, the device automatically shuts off also. T he cost of a cobra XRS 9500 is about $229 and comes with an instructional manual, coiled 12 V DC power Cord and windshield mounting suction cups.
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COBRA XRS-9950 12 BAND RADAR/LASER DETECTOR XRS9950 NEW US $144.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Jan-05-2009 20:00:00 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
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COBRA XRS-9950 12 BAND RADAR/LASER DETECTOR XRS9950 NEW US $144.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 6:00:00 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
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COBRA XRS-9950 12 BAND RADAR/LASER DETECTOR XRS9950 NEW US $144.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 8:00:00 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Cobra XRS 9950 Radar Detector US $68.05 (6 Bids) End Date: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 12:09:02 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
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COBRA XRS-9950 12 BAND RADAR/LASER DETECTOR XRS9950 NEW US $144.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 20:00:00 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
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New 2008 Cobra XRS 9950 Radar Detector - Replaced 9930 US $139.95 End Date: Wednesday Jan-07-2009 6:54:43 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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Cobra XRS9950 Radar/Laser Detector XRS 9950 (2008) NEW US $137.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Jan-07-2009 11:32:52 PST Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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BRAND NEW* COBRA XRS-9950 RADAR LASER DETECTOR XRS 9950 US $144.99 End Date: Wednesday Jan-07-2009 11:50:58 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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COBRA XRS-9950 12 BAND RADAR/LASER DETECTOR XRS9950 NEW US $149.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Jan-07-2009 15:00:00 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
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COBRA XRS-9950 12 BAND RADAR/LASER DETECTOR XRS9950 NEW US $149.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Jan-08-2009 0:00:00 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
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COBRA XRS-9950 12 BAND RADAR/LASER DETECTOR XRS9950 NEW US $149.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Jan-08-2009 6:00:00 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Cobra XRS9950 Radar/Laser Detector XRS 9950 (2008) NEW US $137.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Jan-08-2009 11:32:46 PST Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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Cobra XRS9950 Digital Radar Detector XRS-9950 BRAND NEW US $135.99 End Date: Thursday Jan-08-2009 15:54:33 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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COBRA XRS-9950 12 BAND RADAR/LASER DETECTOR XRS9950 NEW US $149.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Jan-08-2009 16:00:00 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
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08 COBRA XRS-9950 12 BAND RADAR/LASER DETECTOR XRS9950 US $159.95 End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 9:58:36 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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Cobra XRS9950 Radar/Laser Detector XRS 9950 (2008) US $100.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Jan-10-2009 10:15:36 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Cobra XRS 9950 12 Band Radar/Laser Detector_2008 Model US $168.85 End Date: Saturday Jan-10-2009 11:40:51 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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NEW Cobra XRS-9950 Radar/Laser Detector - XRS 9950 US $137.97 End Date: Saturday Jan-10-2009 19:55:21 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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ANTI AUTOVELOX,RADARWARNER,RILEVATORE,COBRA XRS 9950 US $289.90 End Date: Sunday Jan-11-2009 6:33:51 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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Cobra Xrs 9950 Radar Laser Detector New Xrs9950 new US $133.95 End Date: Sunday Jan-11-2009 10:41:16 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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COBRA XRS-9950 12 BAND RADAR/LASER DETECTOR XRS9950 NEW US $153.95 End Date: Sunday Jan-11-2009 13:24:53 PST B |