Beltronics RX65-BLUE Professional Series Radar Detector Review

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(More customer reviews)It's been over a year since I got this product. I spent around 340$ to buy it and another 100$ hard wiring and perma-mounting it on my dash. Since then - this detector has saved me from dozens of tickets. Even with a conservative estimate of 150$ per ticket that works out to over 4000 $. More than 10 times my investment. If you like to push the speed limits - this is a must have!
The build quality is good, it's easy to use, detection range is great. There are a lot of false positives (I always have it on highway mode), but you soon learn to tune out x band and listen for the Ka band and to a lesser extent K band. Of course - laser detection is iffy and rather pointless in my opinion. After all once you've been popped the fact becomes academic.
If you rely exclusively on this detector to warn you about speedtraps - this (or any other radar detector) might not help you much. Instead - if you use this as an additional early warning mechanism and augment this by staying alert, keeping an eye out for obvious speedtraps etc - this baby will pay off.
Now to the less savory details. Beltronics customer support sucks. Period. End of story. If you purchase this product from Beltronics directly - they hear you out grudgingly. If instead - you purchase this product from ANYONE else - they just tell you contact the seller. They will not answer even simple technical questions. They will not help you troubleshoot your device. They will not accept returns or honor their warranties. Their stock excuse being the large number of duplicates or rebuilt units flooding the market. The only recourse you have is to go back to the seller. Optionally I guess you could report them to the BBB.
In my case I was lucky, since the seller ([...]) was pretty helpful and replaced the defective piece right away. And I guess any product you get from Amazon has similar protection. BUT if you purchase it from a less helpful / influential seller - be prepared for the worst customer support ever.
With that said - this is a great product. Just be careful whom you buy it from.

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If you are as serious about safety as you are about driving, then you need the Professional Series RX 65. Featuring extreme sensitivity to all Radar and Laser bands with over 10 times the range of other imported detectors. Controlling the alerts is right at your fingertips using the included SmartPlug power cord. Want to take the detector with you? No problem, we include the quick release windshield mount and travel case too. Featuring patented Mute and AutoMute technology on the included SmartPlug power cord allows you to silence and even lock out alerts. Bright Blue Display. Features: 10x Range vs. Imports; All Radar and Laser Band Coverage; Multi-Sensor Laser Protection; Digital "POP" Radar Alert; Advanced AutoScan" Processing; Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Virtually Eliminates False Alerts; Clear Digital Voice or Audio Alerts; Easy-to-Use Options and Controls; 7 Selectable Features; Ultra-Bright High Definition Display; Brightness Control with Dark Mode; One year limited warranty

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Escort Passport 8500 X50 Radar and Laser Detector (Blue Display) Review

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(More customer reviews)Before I actually begin, one thing should be perfectly clear - you're looking at this radar because you understand accuracy is not only important, it is critical when looking for a radar detector. If you look at my other reviews, you'll notice that I've given 5 stars to those products as well - you'll also notice I haven't done many reviews in the past, that's because I only really write reviews for items that I think deserve it. As for the rest, well, I don't keep the product if it doesn't meet the 5 star requirement! So trust me when I say this radar is the best you can buy under $500.
Accuracy:
I've always been a little skeptical about using radar detectors, everyone knows they won't prevent tickets every single time. But, if it can save you a couple tickets it's already paid for itself. I live in Chicago, and frequently drive to neighboring states for work and to visit family. Because of this, I knew that I would have to buy a solid detector that was effective if I was constantly on the road. I made the right choice. Driving on the expressways in the midwest is simple for me now knowing I am using the 8500 x50. It has alerted me much in advance if a cop was gunning and I've always had time to slow down and pass the cop at the posted speed limit. The three main alerts, K, KA, and X are pretty much always on target - and with minimal false readings, it stays quiet when it needs to.
Ease of Use:
One of the best aspects of this radar is how easy it is to use. Right out of the package, it's ready to go. However, if you're a little more technical and always need things a certain way, you can configure it with a number of different settings to fit your style. One of the downfalls is that I wish the x50 would have a better volume control - I feel that it doesn't go loud enough, especially when I'm listening to music in my car. To make up for it, I've moved the x50 from the center of the winshield to more to the left, so it is in my field of vision while I drive to allow me to see the display at all times out of the corner of my eye. In addition, the Escort SmartCord works well with it's auto mute button on the adaptor itself.
Value:
Hands down, the x50 takes the gold as the number one radar on the market. You're probably thinking to yourself, $340 for a radar detector is a lot of money. And you know.. you're absolutely right. But.. if you save yourself two speeding tickets, the x50 has paid for itself (not to mention the pain of having to go to court and traffic school). If this radar was over $400, it would still be worth it considering what you may be saving yourself from. I got the x50 with the blue display because it was from the Sharper Image, and that's all they had. If you want to save yourself $40 by going with the red display, I say do it and save some cash.
The Bottom Line:
If you want to make a solid investment, get the 8500 x50 and don't waste your money with a $100 or $200 radar that isn't accurate - doing that will cost you the price of your ticket plus a radar detector that would be better off being used for a paper weight. Although Bel and the Valentine One are solid detectors, they don't match up to the stats that the x50 has - see it for yourself at www.radartest.com.


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Whistler PRO-3600 Installed Remote Laser and Radar Detector Review

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(More customer reviews)The Pro 3600 is a significant step forward in remote radar detectors for Whistler. I love the concept of not having a radar detector on the dash, windshield, or visor. For many years I have used the Whistler Pro 3450 in several vehicles with great results and reliability. The newer 3600 has the modular design which offers more versatility and also more wires to deal with. I was unable to get an over the phone install price from two local businesses, so I did it myself. Installation is the main reason that it gets four stars. I have had previous experience, but the process is always challenging. If you have not had any experience with this type of DIY project, then get help or have it done professionally. I installed this on my Prius... and yes for those skeptics, the vehicle will go fast enough to get you in trouble. I had to install the antenna in the vertical position using two sided heavy duty sticky tape and the reflector. This was very easy and so far has worked well. Getting through the fire wall is always a problem. I did not drill the recommended 15/32" hole in the fire wall. Instead, I opted to insert a small "snake" through a grommet and carefully wrapped and protected the phone type modular connection with tape. Then I lubricated the taped connection with original ArmorAll and carefully pulled it through into the dash. In fact, I pushed and my wife pulled. Please get help if you have not done this before. The Pros: Unit works very well. Definitely more sensitive and specific than the Pro 3450. The small console can be stuck or mounted almost any where, and is a major improvement over visible radar detectors and is much smaller than the 3450 console. The voice module also works great and is an asset to keeping you alert and safe. (It even reminds you to fasten your seat belt.) Less expensive than competitors. The Cons: May be too sensitive if that is even possible. On the "highway" setting, detects signals from very far away. When in a big city like Denver on the major roads, there are numerous K, Ka, & Laser signals with no law enforcement visible. Some obviously are false signals. But it does keep you alert. No Ku detection which is not yet a problem. Lots of wires to hide. Does not come with enough plastic cable ties. I have not yet considered the optional GPS module because it has to be out in the open where it can see the sky. This totally defeats the concept of a remote or hidden radar detector. I do recommend this product. It is worth the extra cost over the 3450 model to get the technological improvements. It is too early to comment on long term reliability.
I highly recommend the installation as a great project for two people who want to enhance or test the strength of their relationship. Even more so at 2 AM. But, it sure beats spending 3 hours in traffic court.

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Beltronics RX65 RED Professional Series Radar (Black/Silver) Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this radar as a present from my in-laws. Of course, I knew what I was getting, since that was what I asked them to get for me for my birthday :-) . Anyhow. The first week, my brother-in-law borrowed it from me to go to NYC (we live in Upstate, NY - about 6 hour drive to New York City). When he came back, he didn't want to give me the radar back, that's how much he liked it. He's had a few radars in the past, but he said that this one is by far superior to all the other ones, including the latest one from Passport. The next week, my wife and I took a trip to Niagara Falls, and this little "guy" worked its magic. I could "see" the cops long before they could "see" me. So, here is a little pros and cons list for this item:
Pros:
Range - like I already mentioned before, it's got a great "range", and gave me plenty of time to slow down before the cops could catch my speed on their radar guns.
Features - it's got "tons" of cool features. You can program it any way you like it. It's also got one of those "safety" features on it. It tells you if there is a construction going on or an accident on a road ahead (this feature is not present in all areas though).
Controls - the controls are totally awesome! Their easy to access and very "user-friendly", meaning that you don't have to read through the manual to figure out how to do something. Even the power cord has a mute button on it! Very sleek!
Cons:
Price - this is probably one of the most expensive radar detectors on the market. But, if you want the best, be prepare to pay for it.
Summary: It's certainly not cheap, but I think it's well worth the price. Great radar! Highly recommended!

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Beltronics Pro RX65 radar/laser/safety detector provides ultra performance! This detector has it all. Digital technology provides ultra long-range detection. Features include text display, digital voice alerts, 7 selectable features, and custom travel case. It integrates with Laser Pro 905 for laser blocking.

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