Anyone used Inforad camera detectors?

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Anyone used Inforad camera detectors?

Post by marc1 » Tue Jul 21, 2015 11:26 am

There seem to be two options K3 and v4e. The only difference I can tell (besides size) is the K3 has c4 hours internal battery and the v4e has c.8 hours. Not an issue either way if it's hardwired though.

Free database updates or a 'premium' option for £2.99 a month, including HADECS stealth locations.

Any info would be great, cheers. :thumbs:

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Re: Anyone used Inforad camera detectors?

Post by RossDagley » Tue Jul 21, 2015 11:56 am

tomtom app on phone does it for me. I don't want anything else in the cabin really. It's why I put off getting stuff like Target BluEye.

(Not that Target Blueye will work after 2017 anyway - and £1000 is too much for 2 years of cover imo).
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Post by toyneg » Tue Jul 21, 2015 12:12 pm

RossDagley wrote:tomtom app on phone does it for me. I don't want anything else in the cabin really. It's why I put off getting stuff like Target BluEye.

(Not that Target Blueye will work after 2017 anyway - and £1000 is too much for 2 years of cover imo).
funny they don't mention anything about 2017 on their website as far as I can see
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Re: Anyone used Inforad camera detectors?

Post by RossDagley » Tue Jul 21, 2015 12:32 pm

Of course they dont. Why would they actively stop people signing up to £1k's worth of product?

No point telling people it'll be defunct when TETRA is switched off - then people wont buy it ;)

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/01/08 ... ishambles/
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Post by toyneg » Tue Jul 21, 2015 12:38 pm

RossDagley wrote:Of course they dont. Why would they actively stop people signing up to £1k's worth of product?

No point telling people it'll be defunct when TETRA is switched off - then people wont buy it ;)

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/01/08 ... ishambles/
haha very true, i just thought they would sort of have to mention it or face loads of disgruntled customers in a couple of years threatening action etc etc. glad you mentioned that though as i was tempted in getting one
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Re: Anyone used Inforad camera detectors?

Post by RossDagley » Tue Jul 21, 2015 12:41 pm

Aye. I looked at one myself as I'm the safety conscious type as you know...

I emailed them back in March:
Blu Eye <blu-eye@select-cbs.co.uk>
22 Mar

to me
Hi Ross,

Just going to bed now but happy to chat tomorrow. Feel free to call me when your free on 07799886688.

Naeem
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Target Blu Eye Tech support
01223 56 30 30
From: Ross DC
Sent: ‎21/‎03/‎2015 14:17
To: Blu Eye
Subject: Removal of Tetra

Hi guys

With the impending ceasing of airwave/tetra, how will your products cope with this? I was looking into buying this from you but not if it wont work in 18 months time as airwave is no longer in use.

Thanks

Ross
I didn't bother phoning for a chat about it but gave up on the idea instead.
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Re: Anyone used Inforad camera detectors?

Post by RS_Four » Tue Jul 21, 2015 6:33 pm

I use an inforad K3... Seems pretty accurate and plugs into the armrest cubby quite neatly. If u turn volume up and lift armrest up slightly you can hear it fine .. Plus added benefit of being cheap and out of sight.
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Post by RS_Four » Tue Jul 21, 2015 6:34 pm

Should have said is USB powered via cigar lighter socket I'm atmrest
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Re: Anyone used Inforad camera detectors?

Post by marc1 » Tue Jul 21, 2015 7:40 pm

If I had the K3, I think I'd mount it up near the rear view mirror. The v4e needs to be on the dash really I think.

They seem a good low cost option.

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Re: Anyone used Inforad camera detectors?

Post by marc1 » Tue Jul 21, 2015 7:43 pm

Not heard of the Target Blueye, but at £1k and obsolete in 18 months :shock:

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Re: Anyone used Inforad camera detectors?

Post by Shinobi675 » Wed Jul 22, 2015 12:50 am

Interesting article! Sounds like another ball up and it'll still be live for another 5 years!
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