Two things make this particular trip most unusual - one, its currently in the low 60s which makes this one of the warmest days on record for February and two I am driving with what may be the most unique and currently one of the rarest detectors ever manufactured to date: the Beltronics STi Driver. I had already driven a little more than miles with this fascinating new Beltronics detector primarily from central Ohio to eastern PA, but I wanted to pit my new stealth companion against the adept hands of some of New Jersey's finest police radar operators - Warren Country state troopers during rush-hour.
Beltronics is the first and only manufacturer to produce such a detector. It is our understanding the Bel STi Driver was a built on an entirely new platform than their existing detector lines although STi detector appears to share a good bit of DNA with the Beltronics RX Pro - their top-of-the-line conventional radar detector - which is a good thing. If you have read our previous radar detector review of the top three performing radar detectors Bel RX Pro, Escort X50, Valentine 1 you know we favored the Bel RX in a number of circumstances.
The packaging is the most impressive we have seen for any radar detector. The detector also includes a direct-hardwire kit and an external amplified speaker system for noisier cabins commercial wheelers. While its shape and appearance is similar to the RX, it's external dimensions are slightly larger and its external black color matches the Valentine V1. To satisfy our curiosity we weighed the Beltronics STi Driver as well of the other top three detectors without power cords!
In an age where consumer electronics tend to get lighter and lighter and flimsy from inexpensive plastic construction , its a real pleasure handling a solid and hefty piece of precision electronic equipment like the BEL STi driver which, like the Valentine V1, has its external case constructed of magnesium which further enhances its stealth operation. In our previous review we described the Valentine One as the Hummer we actually borrowed that term of radar detectors primarily for its sturdy construction and rugged appearance.
In a direct comparison of construction, externally the new Bel feels the most solid by a significant margin and we are pleased to see Beltronics "took out all the stops" on this important design aspect of the BEL STi driver.
For those already familiar with the operation of the RX, the operation of the STi Driver is similar with some notable exceptions. It retains all of the operational ergonomics as well as adding several nice improvements. Ku band is currently not available with this detector. By placing your bid, you agree to PropertyRoom. Listing ID: Item : Add to Watch List.
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