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[sniper4usmc]

A 995 was to expensive?

yup... from radioshack. $270 plus tax, ughhh. i prefer to spend under $200 on a RD

Bel Vector 955 Radar Detector price is $159.99 online
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[Cam91]

A 995 was to expensive?

yup... from radioshack. $270 plus tax, ughhh. i prefer to spend under $200 on a RD

Bel Vector 955 Radar Detector price is $159.99 online
.

yeah, does it have same features as Bel 995? same detect distances?

[ssick92]

Let me reword the above post. If you want a budget detector go with cobra because they really are a budget detector. If you want a mid price detector go with whistler.

I would consider whistlers budget detectors because they are like $300 cheaper than the high end. I would consider $200-$300 mid range, and then under $200 budget detectors.

[partsfreak]

A 995 was to expensive?

yup... from radioshack. $270 plus tax, ughhh. i prefer to spend under $200 on a RD

Bel Vector 955 Radar Detector price is $159.99 online
.

yeah, does it have same features as Bel 995? same detect distances?

All Vector series have the same sensitivity. They are all basicaly the same units with some different features.
You really need to buy a good RD. I wont thell you what to buy but I will tell you you wint find anything new worth a seot for $200.00

[wag]

For someone on a tight budget any of the following RDs will get the job done:
Whistler Pro-68 $90-$100 (supposedly better than the Pro-73 and very close to the Pro-78 but with fewer features which makes it a genuine bargain for the price and the ONLY "cheap" RD worth owning), Whistler XTR-690 $120-$130 (Rev C, non SE), Whistler Pro-78 $130-$140 (Rev C, non SE), Bel Vector 955 $150-$160.
I can't currently recommend a Whistler SE with a clear conscience after last weekend, otherwise an SE would clearly be the RD to own for under $200.
Both the Pro-78 Rev C and the Bel 955 will get you performance that comes reasonably close to the higher-end RDs, spending more money gets you a little better performance but produces rapidly diminishing returns.

[proudNMAmember]

The Whistler Pro 78 Rev C is a great radar detector for the price.

[Jag42]

The Whistler Pro 78 Rev C is a great radar detector for the price.

X2.. I have the most videos on Youtube of the Pro 78 Rev C. Whistlers are very good with distant I/0 and very very quick responding to quick-trigger I/0 Ka attacks.

[jmccam]

I would get an Passport 8500 refurb directly from Escort. Very good RD for 149.99 shipped. IMO it is very good with very good sensitivity.

[ssick92]

I would get an Passport 8500 refurb directly from Escort. Very good RD for 149.99 shipped. IMO it is very good with very good sensitivity.

I am contemplating getting the 8500 refurb, or the X50 refurb for 209.99. I just dont know if there is enough performance increase to pay $60 more dollars for.

[stlcardsfan]

Let me reword the above post. If you want a budget detector go with cobra because they really are a budget detector. If you want a mid price detector go with whistler.

No! Why would you recommend a Cobra?? Whistler Pro 78 rev C is a good idea. That or just down grade to a 955 which is still more sensitive than the Pro 78.