Category: Cobra

Uniden R8 Long Range Testing

The Uniden R8 (purchase here) improves upon the performance of the already strong Uniden R7 by adding a new dual LNA design as well as an upgraded condenser lens in front of the horn. I’ve been really curious to see how much better the R8 performs and so I headed back to my usual red …

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Escort MaxCam 360c Long Range Testing

Yesterday I went out to do some testing with the new MaxCam 360c. Escort says it performs better than the Max 360c, but not quite as good as the Redline 360c, so I was curious to test and verify. Additionally I was curious if we finally have a radar detector / dashcam combo unit that, …

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Radar Detection Testing Around a Bend

Around the Bend Test Course Map

This weekend I set out to test a bunch of radar detectors in a very difficult situation we encounter up here in Washington: officers hiding behind a bend shoot radar with trees blocking long range detection. The test course we set up was very challenging and helped separate higher end detectors from the weaker detectors.

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Cobra SC 200D Dashcam Review

Cobra SC 200D dashcam

Cobra and Escort radar detectors have the ability to share police spotted alerts with one another in realtime. Cobra now offers a lineup of cloud-based dashcams like the Cobra SC 200D ($199) that can also tap into that network, providing realtime police spotted alerts and help drivers stay protected. I’ve spent the past few weeks …

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Memorial Day Deals 2021

Cobra DualPro 360 radar detector

For Memorial Day weekend, we’ve got some nice discounts on different radar detectors & dashcams. Discounts expire after Monday.

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Cobra Road Scout Review

Cobra Road Scout

The Cobra Road Scout ($449) is an integrated radar detector & dashcam combo. Beneath its funky design, you’ve got a mid-tier radar detector and a 1080p dashcam, plus GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi, and cloud connectivity. Personally I love the idea of having both a radar detector and dashcam in your vehicle and an all-in-one like this …

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Escort Releases Updates for Lockup Bug and False Alerts in 360-series Detectors

Escort Max 360c firmware 1.10

This week Escort is releasing firmware updates for their 360-series radar detectors including the Max 360c, Max 360, Beltronics GT-360, and Cobra DualPro 360. This latest update fixes several important issues.

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Cobra Road Scout Radar Detector & Dashcam Giveaway

Cobra Road Scout

Enter to win a brand new Cobra Road Scout, a radar detector & dash camera combo in one integrated package. Cobra Road Scout: Radar Detector & Dashcam Giveaway If the you’re on a mobile device and the entry form isn’t loading for you above, click the link above or click here to enter. Thank you …

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Cobra Announces the Road Scout, Radar Detector & Dashcam Combo

Cobra Road Scout giveaway

Cobra is releasing a brand new radar detector that also has an integrated dashcam built-in. It’s called the Cobra Road Scout. ($449)

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Cobra Releases the DualPro 360

Cobra DualPro 360 radar detector

Cobra has just released a new radar detector called the Cobra DualPro 360 ($449). If it looks familiar, you’re right. It’s essentially a Beltronics GT-360 (which is itself a repackaged Max360) with directional arrows to help it locate the threat.

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