Sml 2010 - 2011

[OpenRoad]

What threw me was the term "Passport Redline".

They didn't even get the product name right.

[OpenRoad]

To me the results are meaningless. What does number of lights being lit up mean? The Redline shows MAX on X-band at nine miles. This means it's the best and most sensitive detector, right? No! But how many who are not savvy enough to realize the importance of ramp up would believe this? Or that X-band at nine miles is a threat. Let's have signal strength indication at 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0.5, 0.25, and 0.125 miles please. How about checking QT response. Useful information not.

Three mile laser detection. Fooey! Put some obstacles in the way, some other cars, and aim at them and see if the detector behind can pick this up. How about shooting the lidar with the sun to the shooters back? How about around a turn with a sign or something to reflect the laser beam around the turn?

Either the testers are stupid, they think their readers are stupid, or it's a sham.

I have to agree, it appears their whole testing is based on reported signal strength, which is meaningless. A shame they wasted a lot of effort and did not use more scientific methodology.

[barryswanson]

This thread should be in the fail blog.

[AirMoore]

I want M. B. to chime in on the 3600...



I already know it's more of the same with 99% accuracy, but alas... I wouldn't mind some details.

[DrCoke]

WOW!! After a quick review of the results, I should sell my V1 for a Cobra. Some companies sell well because they have a great product, others do well by lying. I must admit, a complete noob will eat these test up!!

[Whistler1]

[quote=AirMoore;758098]I want M. B. to chime in on the 3600...



I already know it's more of the same with 99% accuracy, but alas... I wouldn't mind some details.[/quote

Air Moore,

Michael B. responds to a Whistler 3600 thread in the Whistler forum with a pretty good explanation of what went on at SML. The SML web site testing looks like testing results were posted in haste.

Whistler1

[Stealth Stalker]

The SML web site testing looks like testing results were posted in haste.

In haste to cash their cheque from Cobra!

[KaPro]

Seems to me that the testers, at SML, are a bunch of tired out engineers and the results show it again.

[AirMoore]

Michael B. responds to a Whistler 3600 thread in the Whistler forum with a pretty good explanation of what went on at SML. The SML web site testing looks like testing results were posted in haste.

Whistler1

I saw this in the Whistler section... I meant tech-specs & pricing on the unit, not the info he gave... but I understand he has to wait for final approval.

[Whistler1]

The 3600 has peaked my interest also. I will be interested in final specs and pricing.

Whistler1