| In-Car Cell Signals Increased for Safety |
15 Apr |
There are two issues that affect in-car signal loss. Either you are driving through a dead zone – an area where the signal is weakened or nonexistent – or your car might actually be blocking part of the signal.
This signal loss can be a problem, because one of the many reasons new users purchase a cell phone is for security. And according to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, nearly half of all users have used their cell phones to report car trouble, medical emergencies, crimes and drunk or reckless drivers. These well-timed calls have saved lives and prevented accidents.
“A weak car signal is problematic for people who rely on their cell phones for safety. In some cases, you may be driving along and get too weak of a signal to use your phone,” says Lloyd R. Meese, chief executive officer of Wi-Ex, a company that uses a patent-pending technology to increase signal strength inside the car.
“Although safety is a good reason to have a cell phone in the car, the cell phone has expanded beyond voice applications for many drivers and commuters. They need continued signal to catch up on returning phone calls, check Web sites for travel information or check on the location of their child’s soccer match.”
New technology that amplifies and improves the signal is available in the form of a U.S.-manufactured signal booster called zBoost. The zBoost wireless unit, when installed in the car via an adaptor plugged into the cigarette lighter, provides more miles of uninterrupted signal, decreases dropped or missed calls and extends the battery life of the phone. It works with major phones and carriers and supports simultaneous use.
Wi-Ex’s zBoost is available at premier consumer electronic stores such as Radio Shack or Fry’s and online at Tiger Direct or Solid Signal.
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read comments (0)| Cobra Radar Detectors – Do Cobras Really Work Well? |
8 Feb |
Cobra is considered as one of the top producers of radar detectors. One of their most popular products is the ESD 6060. This model is undetectable to police radar and will give you enough warning to get your foot off the accelerator, even at speeds of over 100 miles per hour. And this model is identified as the least sensitive in the market.
The Cobra ESD 6060 radar detector is cheaper than all other radar detectors. This can be bought for around 50 dollars in some stores.
The following are the features of Cobra ESD 6060:
It has a small size
Its price is low (25-50 dollars)
It is easy to use
It cannot distinguish K from Ka
It has an adequate performance, which may not be acceptable for ‘power’ users.
Many would say that if you have budget restrictions the Cobra ESD 6060 is an adequate radar detector.
Another Cobra product is the Cobra PRO 9/80 radar detector. This is the most featured-packed Cobra radar detector unit – it includes an aluminum carrying case, hardwire and a cigarette lighter splitter.
The Cobra PRO 9/80 provides voice alerts and 8 point digital compass – extras which make this model an improvement on previous Cobra models. This unit is set up with an alpha numeric display that allows for far more detailed detection and more complex signal strength indicators. This will also automatically mute the detector based on your speed.
A piece of advice: if you are planning to buy yourself a radar detector, choose the most expensive one that you can afford This will give you greater quality and higher performance. Do not mind the price; just think of the satisfaction and peace of mind it will give you.
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