Uniden has just released firmware 1.31 for the Uniden R1 & Uniden R3 radar detectors which brings 3 improvements to the radar detectors including:
Here’s a video showing you the new features and then below that we’ll go into more information about each new feature:
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Blackvue has just released their new DR750S-2CH dashcam which is a pretty big update over their previous top of the line, the DR650S-2CH. I’ve been running the 650S for the better part of a year now and have been running the 750S for the past two weeks or so. After spending time comparing the cameras and having a chance to discuss things with Blackvue, I’ve been very impressed with the improvements Blackvue has made and I’d like to share with you the Top 20 Changes & Improvements between the DR650S-2CH and DR750S-2CH dashcams.
You can purchase the DR750S-2CH here.
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GPS-based plug and play radar detectors with autolockouts are one of Escort’s bread and butter style radar detectors. We’re going to be looking at the similarities and differences between the Escort 9500ix, S75G, iX, and Max2 radar detectors. They’re all easy to use and very popular, especially for the everyday driver, because you can mount them on your windshield and they’ll begin learning the false alerts around town automatically. Other detectors may offer lockouts as well, but due to patent limitations the lockouts are either done manually or handled by a phone. Escort’s detectors can do autolockouts automatically, no phone required, and that’s a big selling point.
In this article we’re going to take a look at some very similar detectors, feature-wise, and look at the improvements that have been made across the generations.
Escort 9500ix, S75G, iX, and Max2
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Let’s go over the different settings and configuration options for the Escort iX and explain what they mean so that you can learn how to program the Escort iX and have best experience possible. 🙂
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AntiLaser has just introduced a brand new laser jammer head for the ALP called the TX sensor specifically designed to offer two new capabilities:
Permanent link to this article: https://www.vortexradar.com/2017/08/alp-tx-sensors-new-tool-to-defeat-the-dragoneye-lidar-guns/
Let’s take a look under the hood of the Uniden R1 to learn about the R1 and R3 internals. I popped my R1 open recently (as you guys know, it’s the same thing as the R3, just without the GPS chip) and we’ve been having a discussion on RDF about the internals here. Anyway, let’s take a look at a few photos of what you’ll find inside the new Unidens.
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If you’re looking for a high end, high performance radar detector with good filtering and GPS functionality, two of your top picks are the Uniden R3 ($399) and Escort Redline EX ($599). Both detectors are great choices and each one offers features and benefits the other does not. The R3 even offers better performance than the Redline EX and costs $200 less, but the Redline EX offers more convenience and several other helpful features that you may want or need that would justify its higher price tag. Uniden R3 vs. Escort Redline EX. Which one should you pick? Let’s take a closer look at both detectors.
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Would you like to program your Redline EX for maximum performance while also cutting down on the false alerts? Let’s take a look at the different settings and options available with the new Escort Redline EX. You can take a look at everything in the Redline EX Quick Reference Guide. Here let’s go ahead programming the different settings in more detail to both explain and show you what they do.
Now you can adjust these options either through your detector (press and hold the “Mark” and “Sens” buttons to get into the menu) or you can simply use the Escort Live app which is much easier. The order of the menu options is different between the detector and the app, some options are only available through the app, and some options are only available in the detector. (I’ll point out the differences when applicable.) We’ll run through the order of the options as they show up in the app.
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This weekend I met up with @meismyname to test out some of the newest RD’s and firmware updates, specifically including the Uniden R3 fw 1.30, Redline EX, and Radenso RC. I ran them against most all of the other top contenders as well, both windshield mounts and remotes. Let’s see how they did.
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Let’s open up the new Redline EX and take a look at the Redline EX internals and see what’s going on under the hood. 🙂
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Uniden R8w ($799)
Best Performing GPS Radar Detector
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Aggressive Filtering, Easy to Use
Valentine 1 Gen2 ($599)
Best for Radar Detector Enthusiasts
Uniden R7 ($549)
Awesome w/ Third Party Firmware
Uniden R4w
($429)
Best Non-Arrow Detector
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Best under $300
Radenso XP ($189)
Best under $200
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The best performing and top laser jammer on the market
Stinger Fibers ($2307 Dual, $2956 Triple)
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Adaptiv TPX ($999 Triple)
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Uniden R9w
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