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Dean · 2004-11-24, 01:14 PM

Best Bang for your buck...

BEL Vector 985 $199 http://www.digitalgiftstore.com/v985.html

From: http://motortrend.com/features/consu...ar/index7.html

BEL Vector 985
(94.3 points)
Best Value Over $200

The BEL Vector 985 offers near-identical performance numbers to the more expensive Passport 8500, making it the value leader in the high-performance dashtop-detector category. The new AccuSweep feature pinpoints detection of specific Ka-band frequencies rather than scanning the entire Ka-band, resulting in lightning-quick reaction to Ka threats.

Price: $230 (average street price)
Beltronics: 800/341-2288

WHAT'S HOT · Fastest Ka-band warning combined with POP mode protection
WHAT'S NOT · K-band over the hill range compared to leaders
BOTTOM LINE · Best balance of price vs. performance in this category

Want to go cheaper...

Whistler 1793
(72.2 points)
Best Value Under $200

Whistler's 1793 model has a built-in digital compass and a 90-second memo-voice recorder. It has the best overall sensitivity in the category and surprised the test team with its excellent POP mode capabilities and its ability to pick up threats from the rear.

Price: $150 (average street price)
Whistler: 800/531-0004

WHAT'S HOT · Overall sensitivity within the category combined with POP mode
WHAT'S NOT · Weak Ka-band performance within the category
BOTTOM LINE · Clear choice among dashtop detectors priced below $200.

2004-11-24, 01:14 PM	#5
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Best Bang for your buck... BEL Vector 985 $199 http://www.digitalgiftstore.com/v985.html From: http://motortrend.com/features/consu...ar/index7.html BEL Vector 985 (94.3 points) Best Value Over $200 The BEL Vector 985 offers near-identical performance numbers to the more expensive Passport 8500, making it the value leader in the high-performance dashtop-detector category. The new AccuSweep feature pinpoints detection of specific Ka-band frequencies rather than scanning the entire Ka-band, resulting in lightning-quick reaction to Ka threats. Price: $230 (average street price) Beltronics: 800/341-2288 WHAT'S HOT · Fastest Ka-band warning combined with POP mode protection WHAT'S NOT · K-band over the hill range compared to leaders BOTTOM LINE · Best balance of price vs. performance in this category Want to go cheaper... Whistler 1793 (72.2 points) Best Value Under $200 Whistler's 1793 model has a built-in digital compass and a 90-second memo-voice recorder. It has the best overall sensitivity in the category and surprised the test team with its excellent POP mode capabilities and its ability to pick up threats from the rear. Price: $150 (average street price) Whistler: 800/531-0004 WHAT'S HOT · Overall sensitivity within the category combined with POP mode WHAT'S NOT · Weak Ka-band performance within the category BOTTOM LINE · Clear choice among dashtop detectors priced below $200. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...