Got the Wrong Detector!

[PHILBERT]

On the other side of the coin, with all the "brand wars" and personal vendettas and conspiracies in the CM business it's hard for a newcomer like myself to get real unbiased reviews/statistics/test results/etc. and not have to spend $500 to test things for myself. It seemed like every time I found a website or test result chart that I thought was creditable I would find out shortly after that a member was selling something or related to the company somehow or had a vendetta, etc. It's actually pretty destructive to the CM business and community as a whole.

X2, very disappointing for a newcomer and quite confusing.

I agree. You have to read many many threads, and in different forums, over time to "get the real picture" of what works and what is bias. And yes...there is bias. Some guys here are fair and honest...you will see over time. A couple think they know it all and will "bash" people for a different opinion. All a bit comical if you ask me. Once you see the pattern, and hear the honest results of each offering, you will know where technology stands and what shortcomings exist for each offering. Although Escort "could" make a near perfect solution, they have yet to do it. The STi-R Plus was just released in Canada, and may be here next. This model may be the best RD for range, QT, and GPS filtering. That is how I see it after months of reading. And that conclusion is due to honest reporting by forum members (thank you).

As for laser jammers, that is a mess on this board. There is only one choice that will get you any respect (not that we need any validation from anyone), but they are supposed to "cut the chatter" about that company due to a legal patent issue. Yet the offending company is actually endorsed on the product box by the GOL...and GOL guys run this forum. Bottom line? Take the good and leave the personal problems and cliques behind...because they do exist and spoil this board. But there are some great people here too. People who are honest and unbiased. No "attitude", just sincere interest in what works.