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Whistler Pro-78 Radar/Laser Detector
Whistler Pro Series Radar/Laser Detector with POP Detection and Voice Alerts Re-engineered in 2007 for longer range detection and better performance alerting on X K And Ka bands Prioritizes incoming alerts if multiple alerts are received POP mode and instant-on detection to give you the best chance to reduce your speed if necessary Dual alert LED periscopes for rear laser detectionIntense blue text display is super easy to see even in the sun and includes auto dim function for night timeThree city modes to block out more false alerts 360ยบ radar (X K Ka superwide Ka) and laser detection High gain optical lens for increased laser sensitivity Prioritizes incoming alerts if multiple alerts are received VG2 undetectable with alert Safety warning system 7-segment icon display Blue-alpha numeric LED 3 city and highway modes quiet modeRadar Roys TestsDuring the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January 2007 I got my first peek at the new Pro 78 from Whistler. What impressed me most was Whistlers commitment to raise the bar by developing a new line of detectors that would put them into the same class as the higher end models from Beltronics and Escort.During the March RadarBusters.com and Guys of Lidar testing Mike Batton an engineer from Whistler provided pre-production models that we pitted against the Big Three and we ere all impressed with Whistlers overall performance. Then in June we tested an off the shelf unit and the 78 was definitely a better performer than any of Whistlers prior products and certainly better than any Cobra. Is the 78 as good as the higher end Escorts or Bels on sensitivity and performance...no.Kudos to the engineers at Whistler for raising the bar on what I would classify as entry level or mid priced radar detectors. New added features include a battery voltage meter backlit blue LCD screen that is easy to read and the periscope LED alert lights on top of the detector that will certainly grab your attention during an alert.