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My last Cobra radar detector (which lasted 4 years before the sound stopped working) was slightly annoying with its incessant beeping, and wound up being more of a distraction than the informative piece of equipment it's intended to be.

This model is fantastic - the color screen is very clear and easy to read. When an alert sounds, the screen flashes and a less-obnoxious beep is heard. It's easier to notice that the screen is flashing during an alert; the volume doesn't have to be up all the way if you are "enjoying" music in your vehicle. I really like the clip that secures it to the suction cup holder - you have to push down on a button to remove the detector from the holder, which seems more secure than just sliding it on/off a holder.

I have only had the Corba XRS-9930 radar/laser detector for a couple of day's but so far I like it. Pros: picks up all radar signals, senses laser, and has a lot of extras. Cons: The instructions are "crazy" referencing from page to page hard to understand! Does not come with a case or a pouch, the power cord is short, and the windshield bracket could be better.

Only had it for two weeks and it already saved me from a ticket! Talk about being worth the money!

This is a good unit for the money. Some false alerts on x band which is normal but most of the time accurate when there is real heat in the area. For $130.00 a good deal compared to 3 times the price for most popular. If you do not have money to burn this is the detector. If you have alot of money then you will but an escort anyway!!

Our Cobra seems to work well. However we get a lot of false alerts, that may be due to being close to city radios while in town. The one minor request we would have like is a longer cord. To go to our plug, we really have to stretch the cable.