 Absolutely fantastic detector for the $$ |
| Review Date: August 8, 2003 |
| Reviewer: , |
Pros: Sleek and stealthy, hard to spot -- VERY compact. Nice & LOUD alerts.
Cons: LED indicators hard to see in extremely bright, direct sunlight. Contrary to the other reviewers' experiences, I have nothing but compliments for this radar detector. I've used and abused costly [brand name] detectors over the years and I ended up buying the Whistler DE-1730 in mid-2002 at BestBuy. I paid significantly less than what other detectors were selling for and I figured, "If its cheap, I'll just return it". Well, a year later I still have it and its kept me from getting speeding tickets on numerous occasions. I've used it on expressways, highways, local roads, you name it.
I have only been caught speeding ONCE with this detector, and it was by a motorcycle cop hidden under a 10 lane freeway over-pass, who didn't flip his radar on until I was right in his invisible lair. That was not the detector's fault, that was the work of a skilled police man and the ever-present vulnerability of radar detectors to instant-on radar or close range radar. Beware!
The Whistler DE-1730 comes with an adjustable volume switch similar to what would be on the side of a portable CD-player, three buttons on the top of the device (City/Hwy mode, VG-2 mode, Silent/Audible mode), and that's about it. It has three LED lights under the buttons but they really serve no purpose unless you want to see them while in "silent mode". It is *Very Simple* to operate and it has you covered on laser and all bands of radar.
Summary: I highly recommend this detector - it is an effective, low-cost alternative to other expensive & very similar detector models. My Whistler DE-1730 has gotten the job done. |
It sure keeps on working
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| Review Date: May 20, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Lizard, Florida |
I had mine about 5 years (approximately) and I keep it at the dashboard--exposed to very hot weather in summer, and quite cold in the winter. It's still working just fine! It may not be as sensitive as the more expensive brands, but it saved me on several occasions--you know where the speed limit is 25 mph and you go by accident 35 miles per hour, and that's VERY easy to do! Those areas where the speed limit is very low--That's when you are most likely going to get a ticket--let's face it, it's easy pickings for the cops. So it did pay for itself.
Simple as pie to set up. It also has some clocking technology activated at a push of a button.
Considering the price, and it DID save me from getting a ticket, it definitely paid for itself. It's not the ticket I so much fear, but what the insurance will do--raise their rates over years.
I don't know all about Ka bands and other techologies coming out; I suppose I'll eventually have to ugrade to a new detector; but for the present time I'm happy with what I have.
Some say radar detectors "encourage" speeding. I beg to differ. If anything it makes you MORE AWARE of the cops out there, and is a constant reminder of this--it's made me a more defensive safe driver. Also the knowledge radar detectors are far from perfect, so I try to be at my best behaviour behind the wheel. When I hear beep beep beep it reinforces the cops are out there.
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Great Buy!!!!
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| Review Date: May 11, 2006 |
| Reviewer: William Dunkin, PA, USA |
| I have had this radar detector for some time now. And believe me it has paid for itself more times i would like to remember. Now you have to remember you are buying a 40 dollar radar detector. you are still going to have it go off at a store or maybe with another detector. I have never been disapointed with this detector. The VG-2 cloking feature is nice. it allows you to run the radar where you are not legally allowed. it will shut off the power to the detector for 30 sec. and then turn back on. But again this is a 40 dollar radar detector you will get false alarms and sometime not pick up on the radar but you have to be smart when using the detector and your right foot. To sum up the product, its a great buy with great features and last a very long time, works way better than any other sub-75 dollar detector. |
Served its purpose
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| Review Date: May 31, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Tech Addict, |
| The unit does its job. I've had mine for over 5 and half years now. |
Great Little Detector
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| Review Date: October 29, 2003 |
| Reviewer: , |
| It gives timely warning and works wonderfully! I'm very happy with the delivery time on the item and it's quality. Thanks beachaudio.com! |
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