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Whistler 1788 Cordless Radar Detector

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Pros

  • Easy to mount (17)
  • Clear alert (14)
  • Versatile (13)
  • Good sensitivity (11)
  • Durable (8)
  • Neat features or extras (7)
  • Cordless (1)
  • Wireless - when it works (1)
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Cons

  • Gives false reads (11)
  • Inaccurate (5)
  • Cordless mode works poor (1)
  • Heavy (1)
  • Low value batteries (1)
  • Needs a quicker charger (1)
  • Not durable (1)
  • Powers down even if plugg (1)
  • Shuts off on its own (1)
  • Silver trim reflects (1)

Best Uses

  • Highway driving (18)
  • Urban navigation (11)
  • Rural navigation (7)
  • Larger cars (2)
  • Motor cycles (1)
  • On desk (1)
  • Parking lot (1)
  • Small cars (1)
 
 
 

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Last update: Mar 21, 2009

Whistler 1788 Cordless Radar Detector Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★☆
4.0
1788: A good deal

"This is a good radar detector. It performs very well on the interstate. The detector has already given away the location of numerous law officers. In town, at least where I live, I get a lot of nuisance readings, but that's how all of the radar detectors I own are, I think this town has a lot of non-law enforcement related radar emitters. Otherwise, the only real problem I've had with the detector is that wh..." Read Full Review »

Sep 08, 2007 by w_good

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Not the best, but does provide alerts

"I bought this not to evade Smokey, but to get plenty of alerts, even false positives, to keep me in check, but without the ugly wires all the "real detectors" have. My first unit, the internal "lock" for the mount broke, requiring warranty repair, and the manufacturer did this in quick order. Using regular NIMH batteries, it does not last as long as with the supplied batteries. The included NIMHs last all week..." Read Full Review »

Sep 08, 2008 by ChromeJob

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Whistler 1788 Cordless Radar Detector Review

Not the best, but does provide alerts

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Clear Alert
  • Easy To Mount
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Gives False Reads

    Best Uses

  • Highway Driving
 

"I bought this not to evade Smokey, but to get plenty of alerts, even false positives, to keep me in check, but without the ugly wires all the "real detectors" have. My first unit, the internal "lock" for the mount broke, requiring warranty repair, and the manufacturer did this in quick order.



Us …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 8 2008
ChromeJob
Durham, NC
I am:
  • Commuter
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Whistler 1788 Cordless Radar Detector Review

1788: A good deal

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Clear Alert
  • Cordless
  • Easy To Mount
  • Good Sensitivity
  • Neat Features or Extras
  • More »

    Cons

  • Gives False Reads

    Best Uses

  • City Driving
  • Highway Driving
 

"This is a good radar detector. It performs very well on the interstate. The detector has already given away the location of numerous law officers. In town, at least where I live, I get a lot of nuisance readings, but that's how all of the radar detectors I own are, I think this town has a lot of …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 8 2007
w_good
helena, MT
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I am:
  • Practical
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[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Whistler 1788 Cordless Radar Detector Review

Very good product,but needs some changes

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Clear Alert
  • Durable
  • Easy To Mount
  • Good Sensitivity
  • Neat Features or Extras
  • More »

    Cons

  • Low value batteries
  • Needs a quicker charger

    Best Uses

  • City Driving
  • Highway Driving
  • Rural Driving
 

"There are two areas that need some imporvement on the 1788.

1. Need to make changes on the battery contacts, need to replace one side with the smooth flat plate instead of having two spring contacts. I have had to send unit back twice to repair the springs from bending and not making contact with b …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 18 2008
th the retired cop
Virginia
Verified Buyer
I am:
  • Careful and Alert driver
  • Commuter
  • Practical
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Whistler 1788 Cordless Radar Detector Review

nice cordless

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Clear Alert
  • Good Sensitivity
  • Neat Features or Extras
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • City Driving
  • Highway Driving
  • Rural Driving
 

"the window suchion cups are not very good...I put the suchion cups above my mirror and let the unit's weight rest on my mirror. I have not had a lazer test yet......but all K, Ka and X have been warned way ahead of detection. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 6 2007
Scar
Central NJ
I am:
  • Commuter
  • Gearhead
  • Practical
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Whistler 1788 Cordless Radar Detector Review

So far so good!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Clear Alert
  • Easy To Mount
  • Neat Features or Extras
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Gives False Reads

    Best Uses

  • Highway Driving
 

"I use it mostly to/from work. I have to say I havent had any problems with it so far. It works like its supposed to. For the price, and for what its supposed to do, it does just fine. Its not as fast or accurate as higher end models, but you are not paying for that are you?!? So, dont expect the bes …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 21 2009
Igu
Pembroke Pines, FL
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I am:
  • Auto Professional
  • Gearhead
  • Tuner
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