Ensure the unit is as low as possible but not obstructing its view, either to the front or rear. It will perform best if you mount it in the center of your vehicle (approximately) on your front windshield. Cobra’s proprietary LaserEye technology (located on the top left-hand side of the unit) means the RAD 480i can detect signals from both the front and rear. The Cobra RAD 480i will alert you to X, K, and Ka radar bands and laser (LiDAR) guns. Unfortunately, the RAD 480i does not come with a carrying case, so I grabbed this one on Amazon (as an Amazon associate, Automoblog earns from qualifying purchases). I prefer the windshield mount as the hook-and-loop fastener makes it impossible to adjust the angle of the RAD 480i. The Cobra RAD 480i comes with a 12V power cord, suction cup windshield mount, a hook-and-loop fastener for dashboard mounting, and a quick reference guide. Shop Cobra Electronics Cobra RAD 480i In-Depth: What It Offers It’s definitely a step above any base model radar detector, but beyond the iRadar app, there may not be much else to chew on if you are a “bells and whistles” type of person. It’s best to think of the RAD 480i as a “middle ground” unit. And with a retail price of $149.95, it’s easy to justify the cost of the Cobra RAD 480i.ĭepending on your preferences and what you want in a radar detector, the Cobra RAD 480i is either amazing or lackluster. If you consider the average cost of a speeding ticket in the United States (around $150, not counting the increased insurance premium), then yes, a radar detector makes sense. The most obvious reason is to avoid a speeding ticket. After covering the features and specs, I will suggest a few other units if you are thinking about purchasing the RAD 480i. In this article, I will run through the RAD 480i “spec sheet” and summarize our three-week drive as I go along. Although it offers a good array of features for the money, our overall opinion is mixed after three weeks of driving with the 480i through Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.
Cobra irad 150 review portable#
The opinions below are my own based on my personal experience with the product.įront and rear laser detection, different sensitivity modes, and real-time alerts via the iRadar app: just a few of the features that make the Cobra RAD 480i portable radar and laser detector a near-steal at about $150. The RAD 480i in this review was supplied to Automoblog by Cobra Electronics.
Cobra irad 150 review for free#
The Cobra iRadar requires the Cobra iRadar app available for FREE download from the APP Store under Cobra iRadar.Affiliate Disclosure: Automoblog and its partners may earn a commission when you purchase the products featured in this review. Only radar/laser alerts and settings will work with iPod Touch.
NOTE: Location-based alerts and GPS settings available only with iPhone. The Cobra iRadar detector is an innovative and user-friendly device that works with iPhone 4, iPhone 3G, 3GS, and iPod Touch (second and third generation). The app also includes a radar map view with which you can view a history of alerts when the iPhone is connected to the radar detector. The app displays visual alerts from the iRadar and features alerts to dangerous intersections, red light cameras and known speed traps. The iRadar app controls the settings of your iRadar detector directly from your iPhone or iPod Touch. The iRadar detector unit provides 360° protection from all types of radar and laser guns and reduces false alerts with City and Highway Modes.
Cobra irad 150 review Bluetooth#
When connected with your iPhone with a bluetooth connection, you can use the Cobra iRadar app to view radar alerts, alert history log, access control settings, and warn you of speed and red light cameras with access to Cobra's AURA™ Camera and Hazard Driving Database. It works without the iPhone as a stand-alone radar detector for basic functionality. The Cobra iRadar is designed to be used with an iPhone. Radar detection technology just took a giant leap into the future with the Cobra iRadar™ iRAD-100 Radar Detector! Now you can connect your radar detector to your iPhone® to create a complete mobile traffic enforcement detection system! Cigarette Lighter Adapters and Accessories.Two Way Radio Books and Reference Cards.
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