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    Lightbulb The next generation of detectors...what do you think?

    So…there has been a lot of discussion in the forum, in various threads, in the recent past, where folks have been expressing dissatisfaction with various RD capabilities and/or features, or lack thereof, for the more prevalent RDs used by members. It also seems that there has not been much happening in the RD community with regard to new equipment (less the Passport IQ) to address these issues. I am detecting a serious thirst for the next generation of RD’s. I am curious what it is that forum members are looking for in the next generations of the following detectors:

    V1

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    9500ix

    9500ci

    8500

    Q I 4 5

    Other RDs are welcome

    Some things I have been hearing about are specter resistance, Q/T, multiple antennas, ect.
    I am also wondering what people think a real game changer would be. The Passport IQ seems to be a first attempt at this, but that model has already received less than a glowing reception, even from users that the unit would likely be marketed to in Australia and Canada.

    For example, I would like to see the 9500Ci upgraded to a dual antenna system once the V1 patent expires, with better Q/T reaction times, no shifter system included, and more modular optioning. For example: Escort could offer the following: a basic Ci package that is limited to a high performance radar detection installation with the option of adding on shifters and/or a GPS dual function display. I would be willing to take a hit on a base unit so as to move away from the windshield mount. Ideally, escort would come up with a shifter system that was competitive with LI; that would allow this type of modular system to be marketed profitably. I think users would be very likely to add modules to their setups with time.

    Please don’t use this thread to bash RDs that you are not fond of, as the intent of this thread is to collect ideas for RD product improvements, not compare the performance of current models. Even if a poster makes an unrealistic claim, please try to resist J.

    -Kwaz

    Note that the makers listen, this was posted back in 07-18-2007

    What would you like to see in the next Generation RD?

    Besides better detection and the obvious, list what you like to see in the near future for the next generation of radar detectors.


    Here are mine:

    Ability to adjust sensitivity, signal hang time alert, and squelch / filter settings via computer software. I like to have a radar detector built with a mini USB port that comes with software to install on my computer. The USB wire coming from my computer to the radar detector will also provide power for the electrical parts allowing for firmware flashing.

    The radar detector will be defaulted to a factory setting like our current radars do when purchased. Once connected to the computer via USB and communicating with the radar detector, the software can kill all settings within the radar detector leaving the radar detector without any filtering, squelch settings, pretty much having a wide open receiver BUT useless at this point. Obviously the software would have a big fat button you can hit to flash the radar detector back to factory default.

    The software would display slide bars that you can adjust going left to right allowing sensitivity settings. Another slide bar you can adjust for squelch settings. The adjustments can go on and on. Being able to share these settings with each other and test would not only be fun but also provide the user with maximum flexibility with their detector.
    Several RD's now offer some of those features
    Last edited by Kwaz; 11-01-2010 at 09:24 PM. Reason: added info as to why this is important

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    Default Re: The next generation of detectors...what do you think?

    I'm thinking a gps detector with v1's sensitivity. I'm saving up for a v1 to run with my 9500ix for q/t detection on the highway. (With the 9500ix powered off, of course)

    What more could one want from a detector?

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    Default Re: The next generation of detectors...what do you think?

    I can go alone with the kind you just was talking about, I like the ideal on get all or add on in a remote unit. I would get something like that in a minute even if I have to sell my kid brother.

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    Default Re: The next generation of detectors...what do you think?

    Quote Originally Posted by spartcus View Post
    I can go alone with the kind you just was talking about, I like the ideal on get all or add on in a remote unit. I would get something like that in a minute even if I have to sell my kid brother.
    Well lets just hope that the message we send is profitable. Heck, we will make it profitable if the product delivers.

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    Default Re: The next generation of detectors...what do you think?

    Quote Originally Posted by Kwaz View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by spartcus View Post
    I can go alone with the kind you just was talking about, I like the ideal on get all or add on in a remote unit. I would get something like that in a minute even if I have to sell my kid brother.
    Well lets just hope that the message we send is profitable. Heck, we will make it profitable if the product delivers.


    Amen, to that brother.

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    Default Re: The next generation of detectors...what do you think?

    One thing the next generation of Radar Detectors need is the ability to tune out the K or is it Ka freq the new car makers are adding as safety features. thyey are good features but are playing hell with the current RDs. Id like a GPS unit that connects to Google maps that is also connected to network which in turns automatically marks the location of radar and or laser hits, takes picture of spot and uploads it to a database and downloads it to all those who subscribe. Id go into detail but my break is over lol. Hopefully someone knows what i mean.

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    Default Re: The next generation of detectors...what do you think?

    I agree that some sort of realtime threat assesmet database for accessing and updating that type of data would be a great feature. How would that data be passed to/from the RD? I think Bluetooth pairing would be a good option.

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    Default Re: The next generation of detectors...what do you think?

    remote v1 with gps arrows and multiple radar sensors. add band segmentation and multiple antennas which don't interfere and you have quite possibly a perfect rd. oh and spectre immune

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    Default Re: The next generation of detectors...what do you think?

    Networked detection, centralized processing of all the data, allowing the user to decide what he/she wants to see. False detections and drones marked and-or masked at user discretion. Statisitics on the data based on user decided time frames (1 hour, 4 hours, days, weeks, etc) to see potential hot spots. Automatic trapster on steroids, displayed on your smart phone using your radar detector as the input device. Plus normal radar alerts, sensitivity, reactivity and of course arrows....

    Perhaps a low earth orbiting radar detection satellite constellation, that pinpoints traps and reports them to you.
    Perhaps very small automated drones that fly ahead of you and report potential threats

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    Default Re: The next generation of detectors...what do you think?

    Quote Originally Posted by thx1138 View Post
    Networked detection, centralized processing of all the data, allowing the user to decide what he/she wants to see. False detections and drones marked and-or masked at user discretion. Statisitics on the data based on user decided time frames (1 hour, 4 hours, days, weeks, etc) to see potential hot spots. Automatic trapster on steroids, displayed on your smart phone using your radar detector as the input device. Plus normal radar alerts, sensitivity, reactivity and of course arrows....

    It seems that the next logical step is a networked solution to location tracking...

 

 

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