Speed Camera Detectors - Inforad K2
Discussion
I've just bought an Audi A4. It has built-in satnav but doesn't alert me to speed camera. I don't want to use my Tom Tom too for the benefit of speed cameras so am looking for a cheap but worthwhile detector. I've come across the Inforad K2 on Amazon which seems to be too good to be true.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Inforad-generation-lifetim...
Does anyone have any experience of this device?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Inforad-generation-lifetim...
Does anyone have any experience of this device?
I have an Inforad K2. It works well and the PC interface is quite good for changing settings. The database is the Pocketgpsworld one which is known to be accurate.
I bought it because it's rechargeable and can be fixed with no cables. I have it on top of my rear view mirror. The battery seems to last 4 - 5 hours with no problems. However, because it's so small, I always forget to switch it off so it's always flat when I come back to the car. There's an in car charger but because there is no line of sight from the charger to the satellites, it doesn't work whilst charging.
Overall, I'd recommend it if you want an unobtrusive and cable free solution.
I bought it because it's rechargeable and can be fixed with no cables. I have it on top of my rear view mirror. The battery seems to last 4 - 5 hours with no problems. However, because it's so small, I always forget to switch it off so it's always flat when I come back to the car. There's an in car charger but because there is no line of sight from the charger to the satellites, it doesn't work whilst charging.
Overall, I'd recommend it if you want an unobtrusive and cable free solution.
Reviving this thread because I have also got a built-in satnav with no camera alerts. I've bought a K2 and initial experience suggests it's very good. No idea of the battery life yet but it re-charges quickly so leaving it in the socket while away from the car is an option. With a lead I assume it could be run whilst on charge anyway.
f1ava said:
2 years on - is the feedback just as positive for the K2?
On motorways it's not a lot of good because it goes off apparently due to nearby 'B' roads. On non-motorways it is better but I get the feeling that the Inforad database is not as good as the PocketGPS one they used to use. If I'm going off my normal familiar routes, I will take it, but around my home area I don't bother.I'd go Inforad, cheap and if you learn the different flashing lights it tells you most of what you need to know. I've got one sat on my dash and its helped me a load of times. Never AFAIA had problems of false readings on motorways either.
Looks and is as cheap as chips, so nobody wants to nick it so I leave it there. Best speed 'warner' I have used.
Looks and is as cheap as chips, so nobody wants to nick it so I leave it there. Best speed 'warner' I have used.
bad company said:
I need to replace my trusty 'Pogo'. It's been great but now has a fault.
I considered the RoadAngel but to me it looks like a throwback to a 1970's Datsun.
I would like fixed cameras, laser detector and SPECS warnings. Any ideas?
Road Angel Gem+, as they didn't have any Pogos to replace it with. You may be able to carry on your subscription too, mine seems to have carried across. The Gem+ isn't actually as bad as I was expecting.I considered the RoadAngel but to me it looks like a throwback to a 1970's Datsun.
I would like fixed cameras, laser detector and SPECS warnings. Any ideas?
Hi. I have 'Camera Alert' and there is an option in settings/advanced settings to alter the direction difference.
This changes how reactive the alerts are to other roads, etc.
Works great for me and I even got a lifetime subscription for notifying them of a new camera that I noticed in France a while back.
This changes how reactive the alerts are to other roads, etc.
Works great for me and I even got a lifetime subscription for notifying them of a new camera that I noticed in France a while back.
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