Rating  - a nice budget detector
A top of the line of Cobra detectors for 130 bucks, I can't complain. The 9930 works well, awesome looking and is within of many ppl's budget. I had to replace the same one I bought at the end of 2006 because it was stolen from one of the Firestone workers (had quite a few problems with them, the last straw is when they took my detector, also the final time I take my car there). Yes, I didn't notice until 2 days later (It was the final four week, looking for tickets, driving options, etc... and the most important, I was satisfied when my gun was still under the seat and there was no scratches on the vehicle).
I've used Cobra detectors for about 10 years, changing once every two years. Once you know how to use them, they work well. I had minor problems like the power button being loose, very week volume and constant K signal when the weather is hot (>90 F). The four (4) 9930's I've known have worked flawless (I lost one, currently have one, my wife has one and a friend has one). I have not used any other type of detectors and many cost over 200 bucks. However, Ppls I've known usually are satisfied with their detectors. I recommend the Cobra 9930, however you remember you get what you pay for. So, good luck.
Rating  - first radar detector ever
Very easy to set up once you have read the manual. It's true that the spiral power cord is short as is, but I straighten part of the spiral whit a hot gun and now is just the way I want it. The alert is loud and the screen is bright enough.
Rating - Stationary radars in San Francisco
I got this today and couldn't wait to try it out. So i drove around the Bay Area and had a good experience. I drove from Emeryville into the city, then hop onto 280 south down to redwood city, swing back onto San Mateo bridge and then up 880 north.
First, the X band went off a lot in emeryville, which was okay to me since X band is known to have false alarms. But it didn't go off much at all when i was on the freeway.
On 19th ave, there's a digital posting of your speed and so i know for sure there's a radar there. The speed sign is 1 block from golden gate park. I got a K1 alert as i exit the park and i never got anything else after i passed it.
The next exciting road was the San Mateo bridge. It has a sign saying "Radar enforced". So i was wondering where the radar is. I entered the bridge and soon after i get a K1 alert. It lasted for maybe 20 seconds, then i get about 5 seonds of K2, and then 1 second of K3. So it seems to me that if I see K1, Ka1, or Ku1, I better slow down because if i see K3, I would be passing the cop.
Two days later, i went on east bound bay bridge. And as i approach, i get a K1 for a very long time. Then as i enter the new section of the bay bridge still under construction, K2, and then K3 for about 20 seconds, then I saw from afar a speed post with speed limit at 35mph and a digital readout of car speeds. I got closer, it becomes K4, and then K5. I pass it, then it gradually went to K4, K3, K2, K1, then nothing. Few seconds later, I got another K1, then K2, K3, K4, then I see yet another digitial speed sign, and then K5. I also got a pop detection about 45 seconds later, I didn't see a cop tho.
I should point out that on the same night, I went on the Dumbarton bridge where there is a "Radar Enforced" sign, but the 9930 did not went off at all. Also I passed by 2 parked cop cars without the detector going off. This shows that the detector only help you in certain situation. You still need to WATCH for cops.
As for features, I really like the intelliMute, it's very accurate. I drive a stick shift so i'm very aware of my RPM. The display looks great, but it's a bit too bright at night. I didn't bother with the compass because i already have a build-in navigator. the setup was extremely easy and user friendly.
I was originally going to buy an escort x50 used for $200, but amazon is selling this for $122 new. It make sense for me to get this. I don't normally speed. But i plan to drive to LA every month for the next year, and so there is no way i can stay below 70mph all the time. Highway 5 is mostly desert and farm land, so if i see a K1 alert, i'm going to slow down.
I would recommend this model because it works and it's well designed. I had an older model of Cobra a few years ago and it was dead weight. This one is different. Not great, but good for the price
Now the bad stuff:
the powercord is sooo short, no one can use it without an extension. I found one in bestbuy for $8.
The suction cup doesn't suck. I'm trying to use the velcro, but it doesn't seem to stick either. I'm thinking of getting one of those rubber mat for ppl to put cell phones on their dashboard.
The sensitivity is not as great as an escort, but if you don't ignore the level 1 alerts, you should be okay.
Rating - Best Detector You Can Buy.
I love this radar detector. I will never drive another car without first putting in my XRS 9930. The color display is beautiful and all the options and settings are unbeatable. Did I mention the reliability and accuracy of this thing. To date I believe this detector has saved me from at least 3 speeding tickets (in the last 4 months).
This detector is very stylish and is the total package for a cheaper price than comparable stuff. I love this detector 100% and I will only ever buy Cobra radar detectors again!
Go to the Product Information page
page 10 of 10 5 6 7 8 9 10
Customer Reviews for Cobra,XRS 9930,028377104688,0028377104688,B000ECQ59O, |
