Cobra XRS R8 IntelliLink Radar Laser Detector Review

Cobra has been in the radar detector game for a long time. In the past they have been known for sturdy and reasonably priced units that got the job done. With the new XRS R8 with IntelliLink they have completely broken the mold. Other makers are going to be scrambling to keep up with the performance of this new unit, never mind the sheer volume of technology Cobra has packed into it. And, in keeping with their long-standing policy of value for the money, Cobra has set the price of the XRS R8 at $339.95. This is true bang for the buck.

What sort of features did Cobra pack into the XRS R8? They included a GPS receiver for starters. This gives the driver the ability to mark the locations of known speed traps and false alarms. It also enables the unit to access AURA, the nationwide database of speed cameras and red light cameras. This takes the guesswork out of urban driving and will save a lot of trouble. The XRS R8 has also been designed to defeat the Spectre radar surveillance units carried by troopers in areas where radar detectors are illegal. Rendering the detector virtually invisible, this feature is worth its weight in gold. Perhaps the most extraordinary feature of the XRS R8 is the remote mounted antenna unit. Wirelessly connected to the antenna box is a small remote with a 1.5 inch screen. This remote gives the driver complete control at his fingertips.

Buying the XRS R8 is really a no-brainer. It’s packed full of more technology than anyone could ever want. It has expansion capabilities that go beyond anything most drivers could ever need. It is at home on the highway and city street, reliably avoiding modern speed enforcement. The convenience of its wireless remote is truly groundbreaking. And it may just make you the coolest driver in the whole city. Once you’ve tried the XRS R8 you’ll be hooked.