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| Beltronics STi Driver Radar Detector (Black/Silver) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Beltronics
Category: CE
List Price: $499.95
Buy New: $474.99
You Save: $24.96 (5%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (7 reviews)
Sales Rank: 10127
Color: bk/silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Special Features: Array
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 4.8 x 2.8 x 1.3
MPN: STi Driver
Model: STi Driver
UPC: 065789250015
EAN: 0065789250015
ASIN: B000J41ETI
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | TotalShield RF Technology provides the ultimate in undetectability | | • | Covers all US radar and laser bands, has digital "POP" radar alert, and displays Safety Warning System messages | | • | Advanced AutoScan processing and digital signal processing increase range and virtually eliminate false alerts | | • | Clear digital voice or audio alerts, mute and automute audio control, ultra-bright display and easy-to-use options and controls | | • | One-year limited warranty |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
The Beltronics STi Driver features a new platform for radar detection. A magnesium housing provides extra durability and shields the STi Driver from detection. Exclusive TotalShield technology makes this top of the line detector invisible to radar detector detector, including VG-2 and Spectre. Beltronics doesn't skimp on the advanced warning systems, either. With two forward-looking antennas, you are well protected against X, K, and Ka-band radar, including "POP" Ka-band instant-on radar. Multiple laser sensors sweep at long range, and you'll be protected against false alarms by the AutoScan feature. You can program the STi Driver's sensitivity for city or highway. For a drive-worry free car trip, get the leading STi radar detector. 9 programmable features 280 LED alphanumeric display voltage meter display 2 city modes and highway mode Operating Bands - X-band - 10.525 GHz +- 25 MHz; K-band - 24.150 GHz +- 100 MHz; Ka-band - 34.700 GHz +- 1300 MHz; Laser - 904nm, 33MHz bandwidth Dimensions - 3 1/16 W x 1 1/4 H x 4 3/4 D
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
Another Useful Tool... December 20, 2008
I have found there are lots of speed traps where I live. I generally observe the speed limits but the hills sometimes cause speed to creep up. This unit helps keep me honest and avoid getting tickets. It gives ample advance warning and enough time to check and correct any speed errors.
Very robust construction, "dark mode" feature prevents display from becoming a beacon to other drivers who want to tailgate you thinking you will save them from a ticket (Not to mention attracting unwanted law-enforcement attention for the same reason).
It's not cheap but compared to the cheap units, this thing far outreaches them and provides useful features instead of deceptive fluff. Go with the best. You will not regret it!
Saved again last night - I love my Bel STi Driver November 12, 2008
Ive had this detector for a year now. It is a lifesaver. Again last night, it saved me from a California Highway Robber sitting in a roadside shadow at night with all his lights off (dangerous!) but his Ka radar on, hunting those of us coming home from honest jobs.
I was going 10 over traffic, which prolly means 20 over the govt signage. Perfectly safe, do it twice a day every day. Granted you dont get much warning with Ka guns having such a tight spread, but Ive trained myself to grab the brakes and start brushing off speed reflexively when I hear my little detector warn me of danger.
It was just enough time, and I cruised right past the thief. He'll have to rob someone else.
Beltronics, once again thank you.
Very good investment October 18, 2008
I used to own Rx65. Upgrade to STi is worth it, even with the higher price tag.
Compared to Rx65, there are no false laser alerts. And although laser is often considered to be deadly, on a highway in Ohio it gave me a warning that there is a laser alert around the corner before I could be spotted by the police officer.
K and Ka bands work very well too. Around the corner, across the hill and so on.
POP is off by default factory settings and if switched off, seems to give false POP alerts in most cases.
The only annoying thing is that it shows all the bands and beeps when you switch it on. For some reason producers thing you'd like to see the demo every time you use the device. It may be interesting a couple of times but quickly becomes annoying.
Overall, excellent gadget. Not a panacea but significantly adds to safety.
And something else. When you see the alarm you actually reduce the speed and drive more carefully. So in a strange way the device not only saves your money but makes you drive more safely...
I love it, but let me pick at a few small details... March 8, 2008
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
First of all, let me state for the record that regardless of how my statements may appear, I really stick-by my final decision in purchasing this Bel STI unit. In fact, I rated it 5 stars. With everyone else gushing about how great the STI is, I never really saw a review try to pick it apart, no matter how small the detail or the minor annoyance. I wanted to find the things that I wished were different, or could have been done a little better, and express them here to possibly help someone else
Before I purchased the STI, I had other detectors, but my last unit was a Whistler. The Whistler originally had a reputation of being stealthy with the VG2 radar detector-detector (RDD), but I had seen where this wasn't true anymore in regards to other RDD's, so I decided that I wanted something better at being hidden. I had already known about the reputation of Beltronics, and I had looked at Escort as well before I decided to purchase a new detector. Both were good at distances and such, but Escort had a GPS memory for eliminating false signals from such things as motion detectors, and the STI had the ability to remain stealthy to the VG2, VG4, Spectre II III IV IV+, and Stalcar RDD units. The Escort GPS feature was very tempting, but I went with the Bel STI because I felt that being stealthy was a more valuable feature to have over having the ability to map the locations of false radar signals.
After receiving and trying out the STI unit, I found a few things that I missed from my other detector or observed as something that I wished was different. At a very premium price of being over $450, the STI comes with a extremely fancy case, an external speaker, a coiled power cord, a direct connect power cord, and a windshield suction cup bracket. One item that I felt they could have thrown in was an extra bracket for the sun visor.
The power cord connector to the STI is a bit strange. I'm not use to seeing the power end that connects to the STI as a telephone cord connector. It seems like a weak choice, but I can understand that the phone end also supplies a data signal back from the STI unit to the 12 volt power plug to help flash an indicator light related to radar detection. Also, the cord is coiled instead of being a straight wire. I find the coiled wire can be seen from behind better than a straight wire. Of course a person could argue that I should install the more permanet wiring so that it could be hidden, but I was looking at the more typical user and how they might use the temporary power cord more.
The quick release button that helps the unit release from the windshield bracket is located on the top directly where the unit connects to the bracket. I would chosen a side position like some Whistler units have.
The front indicator lights have a brightness control that allows only four choices, one of which is where the lights are off even though the unit is still working. The lowest setting is still too bright at night time, and I would have like to have seen several more reduced brightness levels, and I wouldn't have mind seeing the option of the lights staying on until a radar signal is seen. For trying to be stealthy for the owner, Beltronics hasn't devoted as much attention to hiding the front panel display from other drivers except for when the driver needs the info. Of course, someone could argue the data power cord could be a nod in this direction towards informing the driver when the main unit's display is turned off.
The protective carrying case is nice, but I would have rather they have provided a cheaper case and have spent the money on more features or functions.
Again, there are a few minor annoyances and a few additional changes that I like to have seen done, I would still strongly recommend purchasing the Bel STI for picking up radar at a greater distance and for being stealthy from the current list of RDDs.
Safe speed-undetected February 23, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This product is invaluable in allowing me to drive safely all over! It is very responsive in doing its job and keeping me 'alert' to my surroundings.
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