20 Differences Between the Blackvue DR650S-2CH and DR750S-2CH Dashcams

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  • September 19, 2017

  • September 19, 2017

  • 14 mins to read

Blackvue has just released their new DR750S-2CH dashcam which is a pretty big update over their previous top of the line, the DR650S-2CH. I’ve been running the 650S for the better part of a year now and have been running the 750S for the past two weeks or so. After spending time comparing the cameras and having a chance to discuss things with Blackvue, I’ve been very impressed with the improvements Blackvue has made and I’d like to share with you the Top 20 Changes & Improvements between the DR650S-2CH and DR750S-2CH dashcams.

You can purchase the DR750S-2CH here.

Blackvue DR650S-2CH and DR750S-2CH

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Differences Between the Escort 9500ix, S75G, iX, and Max2 Radar Detectors

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  • September 16, 2017

  • September 16, 2017

  • 11 mins to read

GPS-based plug and play radar detectors with autolockouts are one of Escort’s bread and butter style radar detectors. We’re going to be looking at the similarities and differences between the Escort 9500ix, S75G, iX, and Max2 radar detectors. They’re all easy to use and very popular, especially for the everyday driver, because you can mount them on your windshield and they’ll begin learning the false alerts around town automatically. Other detectors may offer lockouts as well, but due to patent limitations the lockouts are either done manually or handled by a phone. Escort’s detectors can do autolockouts automatically, no phone required, and that’s a big selling point.

In this article we’re going to take a look at some very similar detectors, feature-wise, and look at the improvements that have been made across the generations.

Escort 9500ix, S75G, iX, and Max2

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How to Set Up & Configure your Escort iX

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  • September 16, 2017

  • September 16, 2017

  • 11 mins to read

Let’s go over the different settings and configuration options for the Escort iX and explain what they mean so that you can learn how to program the Escort iX and have best experience possible. 🙂

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How to Program the Escort iX Radar Detector

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ALP TX Sensors: New Tool to Defeat the DragonEye Lidar Guns

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  • August 16, 2017

  • August 16, 2017

  • 10 mins to read

AntiLaser has just introduced a brand new laser jammer head for the ALP called the TX sensor specifically designed to offer two new capabilities:

  • Improved DragonEye jamming performance.
  • Ability to run 3 heads in the rear, for 6 heads total.
  • Bonus: If you drive a car like a BMW with vertical grill slats, you can mount the normal ALP heads vertically.

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Uniden R1 / R3 Teardown: Under the Hood

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  • August 14, 2017

  • August 14, 2017

  • 5 mins to read

Let’s take a look under the hood of the Uniden R1 to learn about the R1 and R3 internals. I popped my R1 open recently (as you guys know, it’s the same thing as the R3, just without the GPS chip) and we’ve been having a discussion on RDF about the internals here. Anyway, let’s take a look at a few photos of what you’ll find inside the new Unidens.

Uniden R1 Internals Under the Hood, Case Opened Up

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Uniden R3 vs. Escort Redline EX: Comparison and Review

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  • August 13, 2017

  • August 13, 2017

  • 20 mins to read

If you’re looking for a high end, high performance radar detector with good filtering and GPS functionality, two of your top picks are the Uniden R3 ($399) and Escort Redline EX ($599). Both detectors are great choices and each one offers features and benefits the other does not. The R3 even offers better performance than the Redline EX and costs $200 less, but the Redline EX offers more convenience and several other helpful features that you may want or need that would justify its higher price tag. Uniden R3 vs. Escort Redline EX. Which one should you pick? Let’s take a closer look at both detectors.

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How to Set Up & Configure the Escort Redline EX

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  • August 9, 2017

  • August 9, 2017

  • 12 mins to read

Would you like to program your Redline EX for maximum performance while also cutting down on the false alerts? Let’s take a look at the different settings and options available with the new Escort Redline EX. You can take a look at everything in the Redline EX Quick Reference Guide. Here let’s go ahead programming the different settings in more detail to both explain and show you what they do.

Now you can adjust these options either through your detector (press and hold the “Mark” and “Sens” buttons to get into the menu) or you can simply use the Escort Live app which is much easier. The order of the menu options is different between the detector and the app, some options are only available through the app, and some options are only available in the detector. (I’ll point out the differences when applicable.) We’ll run through the order of the options as they show up in the app.

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Radar Detector Testing: Uniden R3 1.30, Redline EX, Radenso RC, Stinger VIP, Max360, and more…

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  • August 7, 2017

  • August 7, 2017

  • 9 mins to read

This weekend I met up with @meismyname to test out some of the newest RD’s and firmware updates, specifically including the Uniden R3 fw 1.30, Redline EX, and Radenso RC. I ran them against most all of the other top contenders as well, both windshield mounts and remotes. Let’s see how they did.

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Escort Redline EX Internals: Under the Hood

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  • August 4, 2017

  • August 4, 2017

  • 6 mins to read

Let’s open up the new Redline EX and take a look at the Redline EX internals and see what’s going on under the hood. 🙂

Escort Redline EX Internals

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Escort Redline EX Radar Detector Review

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  • August 2, 2017

  • August 2, 2017

  • 19 mins to read

Escort Redline EX ReviewThe brand new Escort Redline EX is the detector that enthusiasts have been asking Escort for for years, and here it is! A Redline with improved BSM filtering and GPS? Add in Bluetooth to boot? Sounds great! It took Escort more time than we hoped to come out with such a detector and since then some stiff competition has come out in the form of the Uniden R3 ($399) and the Radenso Pro SE ($499), but how does the Redline EX ($599) compare, especially given that it offers some excellent features that the competition doesn’t? Are you ready for the Escort Redline EX review? (Updated: November 2017)

Well my Redline EX arrived just a few days ago and I, along with many other enthusiasts, have been feverishly testing our copies to learn all about it. How is it looking? Is it all it’s cracked up to be? Does it set itself apart from the competition? Let’s see how the Redline EX stands, what it has to offer, and if it deserves the title of “Best Radar Detector.”

Note: There’s different places to get it depending on if you’re in the US or in Canada.

USA: Click here to buy the Redline EX. The Redline EX is 15% off for Black Friday.

Canada: Click here to buy the Redline EX and use the coupon code “VortexRadar” to save $25.

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