Beltronics Vector 940

Pros: Compact, voice alert, autoscan, range, 180 degree detection, ease of use.

Cons: Power cord located in an odd place on left side of detector.

The Bottom Line: Best detector in its class!

Review: This radar detector exceeded all expectations. The sensitivity is outstanding while filtering out false alerts. On a recent trip this detector saved me on two separate occasions. On a long straightaway in the valley it detected a highway patrolman...

Review: After doing hours of research I chose the BEL Vector 940 for two reasons. Perfomance and price. The BEL v940 gives me about 80-90% of the performance of the Valentine One at about half the cost. The Valentine is sinply too high. You pay 200% more...

Pros: performance, price, features

Cons: BEL's quality is still below expectations (Added 1/17/04), lighting, questionable build quality

The Bottom Line: Performance the equal of the best performers at a value price. **UPDATE (1/17/04)** Speaker failed after 10 months. Quality is below expectations.

Review: I have often philosophized that there are some things in life for which you should pay a minimum price: adjustable wrenches, wall paint, lobster, and radar detectors. Since you're here, I'll assume it's the radar detector you want to read about...

Pros: Best detector for the price, great brand name, heavy which sometimes indicates quality

Cons: cheap plastic clip, difficult to view from angle, not loud enough, strange radar error

The Bottom Line: Best detector for the price ($150)

Review: First day First Impressions:
--Man is this thing is HEAVY! The cheaper radar detectors I've had in the past didn't weigh anything near this. Didn't weigh it so I don't know for sure the weight, but it's quite noticeable. Least I know...

Pros: Low price, sturdy construction, features, good detection, voice prompts

Cons: Gets hot, display gets dim/turns off when hot, I should have used it

The Bottom Line: As for this BEL 940, it features sturdy construction, excellent mounting bracket with powerful, yet translucent...

Review: I bought the Beltronics Vector (BEL) 940 about 2 years ago to replace an old, beat-up Cobra, and now I have a brand new speeding ticket. But the ticket is not the BEL's fault, but mine. You see, this is my second speeding ticket in the 14 years of...