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| BEL Vector 955 High Performance Radar Detector | 
 enlarge | Brand: Beltronics
Category: CE
List Price: $200.00
Buy New: $149.00
You Save: $51.00 (26%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  44 reviews
Sales Rank: 861
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 10 x 10 x 10
MPN: V-955
Model: V-955
UPC: 065789259551
EAN: 0065789259551
ASIN: B0009SCMKY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Beltronics 955 - Peace of Mind On A Long Commute October 20, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
My wife and I live 100 miles away from where we both work and we commute daily to and from. Prior to getting the Beltronics 955, I was a nervous wreck driving a total of 3-4 hours a day. I have been driving the commute now for well over a year and I received only 1 ticket but I had to be constantly hyper-vigilant. I did not purchase the device to speed at will, just to provide peace of mind on a long dangerous commute.
The device has performed quite well so far. During the first quarter of the drive there are speed limit postings with embedded Ka band to give you a readout of your speed versus the posted limit. Consistently, I pick up the Ka signal from the sign at 1.4 miles out---long before it can ever pick me up. By the time the sign picks up my speed (something you can see on the readout for at least 1/4 of a mile) I have been aware of its presence for over a mile and had plenty of time to react. I have been made aware of 6 individual situations over the past week where I had considerable time to adjust my speed before actually seeing the cruiser. I might add the highway where I have had the most positive IDs has very few straight runs and many blind corners. I have had no Laser or POP situations to verify warning times. I dont belive New Mexico State Troopers use Laser or POP twixt Santa Fe and Albuquerque or on the Santa Fe bypass road, but I am sure I will detect it if they do.
On city mode within Albuquerque, I get very few false alarms.
Overall, for the first week of operation I am extremely impressed by the range and detection of the 955. I have had no technical problems with the device thus far.
Don't know yet October 2, 2007
1 out of 9 found this review helpful
I'm confused about some of the specs on this unit. Bel is supposed to be the best detector out now. I did some research on their site and they say it's 8x vs. imports. They don't say 8x "what" vs. imports but it's 8x "something" vs. imports. Kinda gives you a warm, fuzzy feeling knowing you're buying American. So I ordered it.
The UPS truck pulled up a few days later and the driver knocked on my door. I sniffed his butt. He sniffed mine and after we verified identities he handed me the package. I ran into the house and eagerly ripped open my new toy. I was proudly admiring the box and one of the first things I noticed was Made in Canada. This is where the confusion comes in. Don't we import stuff from Canada? Did Canada become the 51st state while I was sleeping? What's going on here?
Anyway, no tickets after a couple weeks so 4 stars based mostly on Bel's reputation.
High-end Detector at Mid-range Price September 17, 2007
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
BEL Vector 955 High Performance Radar Detector
Pleased with the value and quality of my new detector. However, I wish I had a little more mute control. In fact, I returned the original order because the mute didn't work at all and the replacement still comes in loud and clear at the lowest setting.
Great at any price September 12, 2007
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
The 955 is a great detector that has only less features, not less range, than its more expensive stablemates. But if you are upgrading from a detector that's a few years or more older, you'll still find the features on the 955 to be great. More importantly, the range on the 955 is spectacular. Now, Bel has had some quality control issues as of late, but unless your unit pops up the dreaded "service required" message, chances are your detector is finding each threat the best it can. What some people don't realize about police radar is that police can use "instant on" radar which can be flicked on at practically point blank range. Using radar in such a fashion limits or completely prevents radar from being detected. It's not the detector's fault, police and radar manufacturers have just become savvy to the downside of leaving their radar units constantly on. Being popped by "instant on" radar has led many an inexperienced radar detector owner to throw their detector in the trash because they figured it just didn't work.... My advice would be for anyone contemplating the purchase of a detector to do a little online research into how police radar is used and what roll a detector can play in avoiding costly tickets....
Back to this unit, as I said previously, it's great. It has excellent sensitivity on all bands. If you can get by without the latest non-essential features (more conveniences than anything) then the 955 is the best your going to find in its price range.
Vector 955 Radar Detector August 23, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Outstanding performance with very, very few false alarms. To date, this is the best detector I have used.
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