New Cobra Vedetta SLR-500, SLR-600, SLR-650G are coming

We have been hearing about the new Cobra Vedetta Series for months now with the promise that this new series of radar detectors from Cobra will have around a 30% improvement in sensitivity.  We finally received word that they are shipping and we should have some inventory before the end of the month.  These are unique looking units with large LCD screens:

There will be three part numbers in the Vedetta Series:

Cobra Vedetta SLR-500
Cobra Vedetta SLR-600
Cobra Vedetta SLR-650G

The SLR-650G will be Cobra's new top of the line radar detector with integrated GPS for Camera protection as well as the normal Radar & Laser detection.  The promise of 30% performance gain is promising and something that Cobra has needed to compete with the higher performance models from Whistler, Escort & Beltronics.

We plan to immediately take one for a drive as soon as they get here and we will test the difference from their older XRS Models and the new Vedetta Models and see if there really is the promised performance gain!

Next Generation Cobra iRadar 200 (iRad 200) is here

No longer do you have to choose if you want to use your iRadar with an Android Smartphone or an Apple Smartphone.  The Cobra iRadar 200 supports both platforms with only one product.  The powerful new Cobra iRadar Detection sports a sleek and appealing low-profile form factor featuring a satin black sheen and new brushed metal accent trim—designed to look right at home in the company of today’s hottest smartphones and progressive automotive interiors. The next-generation iRadar dash-mounted unit pairs via Bluetooth with the free Android or Apple iOS Cobra iRadar app.

Looking for the help on countermeasures?

While we are always here for any of your radar detector or laser jammer questions during business hours if you need help after hours we recommend you try the Radar Detector Forum.  There are few forums for discussion on countermeasures but only one that we trust to you give real information without trying to sell you stuff.  We are frequently on the forum also helping members out so if you need help after hours give them a try.

New Beltronics Models Coming Soon

Looks like the Beltronics Pro Radar Detector line is being refreshed for 2012.  Looks like there will be some units getting discontinued (Vector Series) and some new Pro models will be replacing them.  So far we have only received information on two new models:


Beltronics Pro 100
Beltronics Pro 200

Shipping date is not yet known but I would guess that they will be released in the next few weeks.  Once we get them, we will of course test them and report back.  Based on the specifications the Beltronics Pro-200 will most likely replace the Beltronics 955 in our Best Radar Detectors 2012 under $200 category.

New Whistler 2012 Radar Detectors

Whistler has starting releasing some new radar detectors for 2012.  For 2012 they have added a new OLED Red Display which is a nice improvement over some of their past back light displays.  As we get new models in stock we will add them to our website.

The Whistler XTR-435 is their entry level unit with the new OLED Display.  At our price of only $89.95 its priced to compete with the lower end Cobra models and it is a decent performer at this price range.   Looking forward to see what else Whistler has in store for 2012.

New Anti Infrared License Plate Protectors

We just received On Tracks new IR Plate Covers and they are surprisingly completely clear.  We will have these new covers tested in the next few days and will post results.  These new plate covers work to prevent photo's of your license plates from newer Infrared Cameras.

IR Invisi-Plate Anti Infrared License Plate Protector

Designed to defeat: Photo Radar, Red Light Cameras, Toll Road Cameras, Any camera type that uses infrared recording!  Stay tuned for more information on these new covers.

Looking forward to the NJ Jammer Meet this weekend

Looking forward to meeting some new folks this weekend at the Laser Jammer meet this weekend in NJ.  Unfortunately we have been waiting patiently for the new Blinder Laser Jammer and was planning on testing it at this meet but again another date given to us has come and gone and still no new Blinder jammer.

Hopefully we will see this unit soon and I hope it will be worth the wait.  On the radar detector front I hope to be able to test some of the new radar detectors that were released from Escort & Beltronics and even Whistler had released a few new models recently.

No news on the new Cobra 2012 models which were supposed to be out before the end of Q2 which is coming up real soon.  Once more information is available and the sku's and pricing is available they will be up on our website.