Road Angel Professional Connected - Page 14

burble · 04-09-2008, 08:11 AM

The Pogo is a GPS device that comes with a laser detector. My laser detector has never worked though but I'm not bothered because by the time it would have told me about a laser I would have been caught.

One of the recent Pogo updates means that the unit now warns you of possible laser sites - nice touch.

RedRobin · 04-09-2008, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by burble

The Pogo is a GPS device that comes with a laser detector. My laser detector has never worked though but I'm not bothered because by the time it would have told me about a laser I would have been caught.

One of the recent Pogo updates means that the unit now warns you of possible laser sites - nice touch.

....Exactly, it's pointless having a laser detector - They only alert you at the moment of the hit and their physical presence can get you off on the wrong footing if you've been pulled - Especially in parts of Europe.

The PogoAlert new alerts of possible laser sites is very unobtrusive if you are travelling at under the particular limit and with a useful voice warning if you are over. Such a device is a very real driving aid to enjoying faster driving but staying within the law.

PetrolDave · 04-09-2008, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by RedRobin

....Exactly, it's pointless having a laser detector - They only alert you at the moment of the hit and their physical presence can get you off on the wrong footing if you've been pulled - Especially in parts of Europe.

If you take a laser detector with you when you go to France they can confiscate it and fine you on the spot (I've even heard one report of a car being impounded).

I take my PogoAlert with me when we go to France and switch it to km/h display so I get an accurate "local" speedo.

dibbs26 · 05-09-2008, 07:43 PM

Slighty off topic for a mo. After reading this thread I am now slightly steering clear of the RA, which other units would you guys recommend which do a good job, are not much hastle in way of connecting up/using and also one which fits in well re positioning in the car out of a possible thieves sight?
TIA

PetrolDave · 07-09-2008, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dibbs26

which other units would you guys recommend which do a good job, are not much hastle in way of connecting up/using and also one which fits in well re positioning in the car out of a possible thieves sight?
TIA

I use a PogoAlert. The base is permanently wired and I just unplug the unit and take it with me when I park (don't leave it in the glovebox, that's the first place the "light fingered mob" will look).

rovermorris999 · 10-09-2008, 02:22 PM

I've recently bought a RA Pro Connected and it seems a good piece of kit. I've had no problems picking up satellites, perhaps those who do need an external antenna due to their windscreen design?
Regarding the 'false' alerts for camera van sites, all any device can do is warn you of locations where vans are sometimes sited, to slate the RA for not having a crystal ball is a bit harsh. At least with the Connected it is possible to let any other user know of an active site by pressing one button, hardly a difficult task.
I've not used it enough yet to comment on the battery charging probelms some people have had, but if the unit will charge when the temperature is under 40 degrees C, who has a car that hot? No aircon? Yes it could get that hot on a dash when parked in the sun, so the answer is to not leave it on the dash when you're not driving! It's inviting thieves anyway.
The cost? My unit cost me £250 delivered, then £4.99 per month, under £60 per year, or one SP30 to put it in context. A drop in a bucket when running a fun car.
I'm sure there are other units which do much the same but it's nice not to have to muck about with pc leads regularly. If I have any problems with the unit I'll post on here, but up to now I'm happy with it.

craigyb · 10-09-2008, 02:52 PM

Well I used my RA pro on a 480 mile journey today, its database is woefully out of date. sections of the M1 around Hemel Hempstead, I was 1 mile in before I got any warnings.

The unit may be behaving itself as far as charging and picking up satelites goes ,but I find the data provided inaccurate compared with other manufacturers.

grahammackie · 10-09-2008, 03:23 PM

Craig,

I also drove down the M1 today and my device accurately reflected the average speed zones as they are currently set up i.e. the zone started at the first gantry southbound and continued until I left the zone onto the M25.

As I have always said if you send us details of the stretch of road in question we will come back to you with answer as to why your device is doing what it is doing.

regards

Graham Mackie
MD
Road Angel Group

craigyb · 10-09-2008, 03:26 PM

Graham

I drove up the M1 today, not down.

You can carry on saying how accurate your database is, but I assure you I was in the zone, I think I passed two gantrys and then I got the warnings.

I went down the M40 into London

zippier · 10-09-2008, 05:48 PM

is no one concerned about the fact that the information regarding your whereabouts, potentially your speed and other data could be logged and there's a distinct lack of any comprehensive set of terms regarding the use of this data and questions asked about this being ignored?

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dibbs26 BMW 130d Join Date: May 2005 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,199	Slighty off topic for a mo. After reading this thread I am now slightly steering clear of the RA, which other units would you guys recommend which do a good job, are not much hastle in way of connecting up/using and also one which fits in well re positioning in the car out of a possible thieves sight? TIA __________________ A4 B7 2.0T FSI S-LINE Akoya Silver, Xenon plus pack, RS 6's, MFSW, Phatnoise, Auto dimming mirror, Light/Rain sensor, Bose, Isofix, Split folding seats, Rear side blinds, Rear window blind, Centre armrest, Auto boot Lid, Cargo parcel net/hooks & Loadliner.

10-09-2008, 02:52 PM	#137 (permalink)
craigyb Nissan GTR Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 3,687	Well I used my RA pro on a 480 mile journey today, its database is woefully out of date. sections of the M1 around Hemel Hempstead, I was 1 mile in before I got any warnings. The unit may be behaving itself as far as charging and picking up satelites goes ,but I find the data provided inaccurate compared with other manufacturers. __________________ My Retrofit Website

10-09-2008, 03:26 PM	#139 (permalink)
craigyb Nissan GTR Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 3,687	Graham I drove up the M1 today, not down. You can carry on saying how accurate your database is, but I assure you I was in the zone, I think I passed two gantrys and then I got the warnings. I went down the M40 into London __________________ My Retrofit Website

10-09-2008, 02:22 PM	#136 (permalink)
rovermorris999 Shank's Pony Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6	I've recently bought a RA Pro Connected and it seems a good piece of kit. I've had no problems picking up satellites, perhaps those who do need an external antenna due to their windscreen design? Regarding the 'false' alerts for camera van sites, all any device can do is warn you of locations where vans are sometimes sited, to slate the RA for not having a crystal ball is a bit harsh. At least with the Connected it is possible to let any other user know of an active site by pressing one button, hardly a difficult task. I've not used it enough yet to comment on the battery charging probelms some people have had, but if the unit will charge when the temperature is under 40 degrees C, who has a car that hot? No aircon? Yes it could get that hot on a dash when parked in the sun, so the answer is to not leave it on the dash when you're not driving! It's inviting thieves anyway. The cost? My unit cost me £250 delivered, then £4.99 per month, under £60 per year, or one SP30 to put it in context. A drop in a bucket when running a fun car. I'm sure there are other units which do much the same but it's nice not to have to muck about with pc leads regularly. If I have any problems with the unit I'll post on here, but up to now I'm happy with it.

10-09-2008, 03:23 PM	#138 (permalink)
grahammackie Shank's Pony Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 19	Craig, I also drove down the M1 today and my device accurately reflected the average speed zones as they are currently set up i.e. the zone started at the first gantry southbound and continued until I left the zone onto the M25. As I have always said if you send us details of the stretch of road in question we will come back to you with answer as to why your device is doing what it is doing. regards Graham Mackie MD Road Angel Group

10-09-2008, 05:48 PM	#140 (permalink)
zippier stranger Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4	is no one concerned about the fact that the information regarding your whereabouts, potentially your speed and other data could be logged and there's a distinct lack of any comprehensive set of terms regarding the use of this data and questions asked about this being ignored?