Cobra ESD 7000 6-Band ESD Radar/Laser Detector

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 3 x 9 inches ; 12 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002TQXJG
• Item model number: ESD-7000
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 3, 2008

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description Protect yourself from prying radar and intrusive laser detection with the Cobra ESD-7000 radar detector. The six-band device monitors radar from the X, K, and Ka Superwide bands, while also using its 360-degree LaserEye to perceive laser signals from any direction. Should a radar or laser gun be pointed in your direction, the ESD-7000 will alert you immediately, letting you rest easy while cruising through speed traps. In addition, the ESD-7000 is immune to both VG2 and Spectre 1 technologies, making it invisible to officers scanning for radar detectors on the freeway--a common tactic in certain states. Meanwhile, drivers who want to avoid traffic snarls caused by accidents or roadwork will appreciate the Safety Alert function, which scans for emergency vehicles outfitted with Safety Alert transmitters.

An affordable radar/laser detector with reliable and proven performance. Click to enlarge.

Low-profile detector mounts easily on windshield or dashboard. Click to enlarge.

Ultra-bright, easy to read data display.

6 Band Detection
The ESD 7000 detects all four speed monitoring systems plus VG-2 and Safety Alert signals: X Band Radar, K Band Radar, Ka Superwide Radar, VG-2 Alert System, all laser signals, and Safety Alert traffic warning system.

VG-2 Alert
Provides immunity to VG-2 detection. VG-2 is a "detector detector" that works by detecting low-level signals emitted by most radar detectors. Your detector does not emit signals that can be detected by VG-2, but does detect VG-2 signals and will alert you when a device is in use near your vehicle.

UltraBright Data Display
Provides easy recognition of band detected by use of band identification icons.

LaserEye
Provides 360-degree detection of laser signals.

Safety Alert
Warns drivers of the presence and/or approaching emergency vehicles, railroad crossing, and road hazard locations equipped with Cobra's exclusive Safety Alert transmitters.

Auto Mute
Automatically mutes the alert tone for enhanced driver convenience.

City/Highway Modes
Allows the user to select operating mode, reducing the frequency of falsing in densely polulated urban areas.

One-Year Limited Warranty
Enjoy extra peace of mind knowing your detector is backed by Cobra's one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
ESD 7000 Radar Detector Unit, Straight 12V DC Power Cord, Windshield Mounting Bracket with suction cups, Instruction Manual

Product Description

When you live life in the fast lane, it's important to drive safe and drive smart. The Cobra radar detector provides 360-degree protection from all radar frequencies and laser signals currently used in the U.S. and Canada, boasting extra detection range for warning well in advance. One-year warranty. Model ESD7000.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

62 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This Cobra bites, May 3, 2006

By	Leo Xu Li "It's never too early to start plan... (Binghamton, NY) - See all my reviews

I've always wanted a radar detector, especially I got pulled over for driving 9miles above the speed limit! After extensive amount of research, I wanted a Valentine 1 (V1) or a Escort Passport since they are supposed to be the best money can buy. One of my friend has a Escort Passport and I've always been very impressed by it, just not the $300 price tag.
So here I am, wanting something that I can't afford. Nobody knows how that feels right? *wink* Then from a deal site I found this Cobra ESD-7000, I read many (75 last time I checked) reviews for this detector and it's got about 4 out of 5 overall rating. For under 50bux, I think this is a risk I am willing to take. It's been about 2 month and a half now, here's my take:
Pros:
1-Very sensitive and alerts before troopers can get a locked reading on you. (which should be the most important thing when you are buying a detector)
2-Good Design and display, V, K, Ka, and Laser (LIDAR) detection, I rarely see any laser warnings but it's good to have it in for future uses.
3-Auto mute system and city mode, which reduces alarm level when you are near an automatic door or other sensors.
4-long cord which enables the detector to be placed in many places in your car, an important thing to watch for is that make sure you place it in a place where it can have a clear view of the rear window, otherwise the 360 degree detection won't work well.
Cons:
1-Sensitive, and none directional warning. I've found myself looking around for cops when that thing goes off, it only tells you there is one near by, but not which direction. V1 can warn you of which direction and what type of warning it is (false alarm). This can get a bit annoying since it's hard to drive in the city with the alarm going off all the time if there's a auto-door around, in long term, it might give you a heart attack. I know it scared my mom bad when she was riding with me.
2-Self test, it can make just one beep for the test but it actually checks for every single freaken band and makes a out of tune high school band practice sound. No way to turn it off so everytime you start the car, it will do the same thing over and over again.
In closing, I've driven at night where police waits at the exit facing the highway or on top of the bridge gunning at me, I was always able to see them and slow to reasonable speed (say 8miles above the limit). I live in upstate NY, troopers here are smart, when you can see them, it's too late. Not anymore with my cobra, Bite on this, trooper. (that line reminded of the movie super trooper for some reason)
Good Luck and I hope I wont' see you on cops next week doing 110
P.S. Many people asked me if this is legal, I can tell all of you in confidence that it is legal in all states except Viginia and D.C., plus our friendly neighbor Canada (who wont' be friendly anymore if you have this in, TRUST ME). Oh yeah, another reviewer is right, police has to have the radar on in order for it to detect, so don't give up on the product if you seen a cop nearby and the alarm is not going off.

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars nice radar detector! good value for the money!!!, August 24, 2005

By	Rudy "rainmanva" (chincoteague, va) - See all my reviews

I got this radar detector about 3 months ago at target. i was a bit skeptical at first, due to the price of this unit. it mounts on your windshield/dashboard with included suction cups/velcro pads.
this detector has saved me several tickets, and is very accurate. i would reccommend this to anyone!
just remember if the cop doesn't have the radar ON, the detector will not alert you.
this unit looks and performs nicely. not bad for under 50 bucks!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cheap and good, May 30, 2006

By	Philips Varghese "Phils" (Ohio,USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this last month and tried it out during the memorial day long weekend for long drive to washington DC ... wow it works amazing ..it saved me 4 tickets in just single trip .... I feel its a cheaper and good product ...