Whistler DE1650 Laser/ Radar Detector

by Whistler Radar

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 2.3 x 1.2 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004YJZF
• Item model number: DE1650
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Whistler DE1650 offers complete radar detection with an advanced, high-visibility digital text display with more than 60 messages. Special features include 360-degree Total Perimeter Protection, plus VG-2 Cloaking Technology that alerts you to the presence of VG-2 police surveillance and "conceals" your detector.

The DE1650 detects X, K, and superwideband Ka radar, plus laser and safety radar systems, including the Safety Warning System, which increases safety by alerting motorists to upcoming road hazards such as accident sites.

This detector features an alert priority that warns you of the greatest radar threat and a city mode that reduces the annoyance of false alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas. It also has a battery-saver feature that automatically shuts off your detector if you forget to.

The unit comes with a one-year manufacturer's warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars No ones perfect, December 2, 2000

By 

Eric Lozauskas (North Caldwell, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Whistler DE1650 Laser/ Radar Detector (Electronics)

I purchased this radar detector a while back (months and months ago) and its worked flawlessly. It has indeed prevented many a speeding ticket, and its always fun to find out where the police are hiding. This model has a lot going for it; the text display is wonderful, it has three settings (bright, dim and dark...dim is best for night) and a battery saver! Here's what I don't like about it...it doesn't remember your last settings when you turn it on and if you mute it, it stays muted from then on...and will not make a sound again unless you unmute or turn it off/on. I would prefer it if it muted for just that one band and automatically started beeping at the next band it picks up. But no one is perfect, I'm happy with the product...pick one up! Helpful tip: make sure you don't put it behind your windshield wiper -- it obviously won't be able to see anything. Enjoy!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent detection with a few minor set backs!, May 13, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Whistler DE1650 Laser/ Radar Detector (Electronics)

When I received my new radar detector, it went to use right away with a cop on the side of the road with a laser gun. The detector worked great by picking up the laser bouncing off the cars ahead of me. The radar works great too, picking up cops plenty of time before they are able to get me. I usually keep my detector in highway mode because in city mode, after the detector beeps once for a minor detection (such as a electronic door at a grocery store) it never goes off again, even if the strength of the detection goes all the way to 9...meaning it is most likely a cop! The radar detector does have a few draw backs though, the suction cups are terrible and I had to go out and buy ones that would stay on my windshield. Also the cord is a little short. The radar detector becomes a little annoying sometimes in the city because it is very sensitive. But all in all, this detector has definetly saved me from one ticket, so it was all worth it. I will definetly have it turned up on my way to florida tommorrow!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Works well, but there are drawbacks., April 11, 2001

By 

J. Henry (Raleigh, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Whistler DE1650 Laser/ Radar Detector (Electronics)

This detector worked very well on our last trip down I-95, caught a few police hiding in the median long before we could have ever spotted them. However, the display is a little dim for sunny days, the cord is too short to mount it over the rear-view without significant stretching, and I've had problems with the suction cups not holding on tight enough for long enough. It's very sensitive, which is a good thing, but sometimes annoying if you're on the interstate, it detects a 4-strong Ka signal for 1 second, then nothing. Where was the cop? That's probably a problem with most detectors, though.

The rear-detection (aka "360") works very well, too.