Advantages: Competitively priced, easy to use & understand Disadvantages: Pricey database updates.
warnings of fixed, possible mobile and red light camera's. I also liked the fact that it used the same sort of satellite-based technology that my wife's TomTom GPS unit uses. Another plus was that the database in the device was updatable via Talex's website. Neat.
I took it home and cracked the box open, ready to install it in my new Mazda. In the box I got the Talex unit itself, (...oblongish, about 10cm x 6cm x 2cm, in dark grey metallic plastic,.green LCD segment display), the lighter-socket plug in power cord, the magnetic mount and number of cable guides to stick on your dash, to help up the length of power lead (of which there is a LOT. They didn't scrimp on that, I can assure you) and instructions.
The first trick was to stick the magnetic mount onto my chosen dash position. I did this (on the top, not the front) but found ...
Advantages: Simple and effective Disadvantages: Styling could improve
I bought my Talex Lite from Tesco on a special offer. I had 6 points on my licence and getting quite paranoid about driving. My points were from just exceeding 30 mph in both cases and both local. It's so easy to be thinking of something else and allow your speed to creep into the forbidden zone.
This unit is excellent - small and easy to fit on its magnetic mount - there are alternative mountings for the windscreen if required. You are advised to unplug and remove the unit if leaving the car unattended and this is easily done being small enough to slip in your pocket.
I like its simplicity - the display gives speed when moving and time (taken from the satellite - there's nothing to set) when stationary. Clear warnings both visual and audible inform you well in advance of all types of fixed speedcameras and their maximum speed ...
Advantages: Clear and precise Disadvantages: Makes me feel like a bad boy
I purchased my Talex from Woolworths in the sales this January. Mine was a cut version without the cable, but still offers the same functionality that you'd expect from a speedcamera detection system but it's so much more than that.
The Talex has several extra functions - it tells you when you're approaching a speedcamera, announces the type (fixed/specs/mobile) and blackspots. It also monitors your speed during the area designated as dangerous. It'll give you a warning when you've passed the danger area. It also reads out the time, tells you after two hours of driving to have a break and allows you to switch all these voice commands off.
I was quite suprised to find that the road running through my village is almost entirely targeted by the police as 'mobile speedcamera area' whereas the stretch of M25 I travelled down and A ...
