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Do laser detectors work?

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The $140 Bel Laseralert LA132 rated the best among three laser detectors in key areas such as off-axis detection. The second place $129 Cobra Laser LD-200 does not detect laser beams from the side as well. The $99 Escort Passport 100 Laser was last.

Author: Schroeder, Don
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Car and Driver
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0008-6002
Year: 1992
Equipment and supplies, Optical radar

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Rating the high-end detectors: a test of the best radar/lidar detectors on the market

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Six detectors from major manufacturers are assessed for their range, sensitivity and selectivity in detecting radar and lidar. The Valentine One ($399) received the top rating, followed by the Bel 855STi ($219-$299).

Author: Schroeder, Don
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Car and Driver
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0008-6002
Year: 1997
Bel (Radar detector), Cobra (Radar detector), Escort Solo (Radar detector), Uniden LRD (Radar detector), Valentine One (Radar detector), Whistler (Radar detector)

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Five budget radar detectors

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Five low-cost radar detectors are evaluated and compared in terms of design and performance. They are the Bel 535i, Cobra RDL-212SW, Fox Vixen Pro, Uniden LRD 2200SW and Whistler 1140.

Author: Schroeder, Don
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Car and Driver
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0008-6002
Year: 1995
Bel 535i (Radar detector), Cobra RDL-212SW (Radar detector), Fox Vixen Pro (Radar detector), Uniden LRD 2200SW (Radar detector), Whistler 1140 (Radar detector)

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Subjects list: Evaluation, Radar detectors, Product/Service Evaluation
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