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  1. #1
    Speed Demon
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    Default Best Whistler Model w/ Red Display

    Hey Guys,

    I've been browsing through the forums for the past week, as I am looking to get my first radar detector. The Whistlers looked good to me because they have good performance without being too expensive, but it seems like most of their models (all the Pro models) have a blue text screen my car has all red interior lights, so I really want a red text screen.

    Does anyone have any recomendations for a good whistler with a red display?

    I have been looking at the 1793 se, but it seems like the pro's are much more popular then this model. It is also on sale for about $80 on the whistler website, should I go for it?

    Thanks

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    The PRO-73's are more popular on this site because:

    1) Radar Roy, the owner of this site, sells them.
    2) They have that "intense" blue display that's popular these days (unless you are like yourself and myself w/red instrument lighting in your car)
    3) They are black and blue, which I guess looks a little more "cool", haha (again, it's just the popular style these days).
    4) Come w/Whistler's hardwire kit (just a wire w/fuse @ $10)


    Otherwise, the 1793SE is:

    1) Equally good performance-wise
    2) Typically a little cheaper
    3) Has a few more features (compass, battery monitor, memo recorder) and more user menu control options
    4) 1-year longer warranty
    5) Beige top trim (reflects heat better if you leave it exposed in the sun)


    I must admit though... if you get a red-display RD, like the 1793SE, you better be looking to mount it high because in direct summer sunlight, it is pretty difficult to read the display. But since I have mine mounted high... it's all good. I love my 1793SE and chose it over the more expensive PRO-73 because I couldn't justify the higher price for less features.

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    Speed Demon
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    Ya I think I'm gonna go with the 1793 se looks like a good model and I've heard some very good things about it.

    Ya I like red better.

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    list of red displays

    1793se
    1773
    1753
    1790se
    1785
    1783
    1780
    1770
    1765
    1763
    1760
    1750
    1675
    1670LD
    1670
    3500
    xtr 500

    thats all the ones i know of dont know if i missed any tho

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    XTR-500

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    Old Timer
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    Default wow

    Wow, that's a lot of red display Whistlers.

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    didn't even know they made a xtr-500

 

 

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