Radar detectors like the Cobra Vedetta SLR 500 pick up most of the laser guns and radar guns that law enforcement personnel employ to check ongoing traffic speed. Features include a voice alert, an IntelliMute muting ability that is sensitive to speed, and a meter to show the signal and battery strength. With a quad-level filter to prevent false signals, the IntelliShield will avoid false alarms. Signals from microwaves, fast-food restaurants, or garage door openers will not trigger the Cobra. The SmartPower feature will detect your vehicle being turned off and automatically shut off the detector for power conservation. The Vedetta SLR 500 features a 2.4-inch TFT LCD display. The unit is attached with a suction cup that features a ball socket mount for the SLR 500 to sit on. The versatile and flexible suction cup can be placed anywhere on your windshield or the dashboard of your car. As a result, mounting the radar detection device is extremely simple. When not in use, the mount and screen can be removed just as easy as they were installed. Rotate the device up to 270 degrees vertically or 60 degrees horizontally and adjust for optimum viewing. The graphics display on the screen is bold and easy to read at a glance due to the backlight feature. You can quickly see what is necessary and keep your focus and eyes on the road. As you skim along the street or the highway, the detector alerts you to the presence of a laser and its pulse rate or displays the band type and frequency of radar guns in the area. The device will detect up to four selectable radar bands as well as up to 10 laser bands. By scanning 360 degrees, both the front and the back of your vehicle are protected. Different highway and city sensitivity modes ensure continuous accuracy and reliability when changing road types. This device will also let you know when the car battery is no longer doing the job and is below 11.9 volts. When traveling in an area that does not allow radar detection accessories, it is important to avoid being noticed. The Cobra SLR 500 Radar Detector will provide you with invisibility and immunity to the VG-2 and Spectre 1 detectors that attempt to find radar detectors. The Cobra detector even folds up when not in use to keep it from blocking your line of vision. The SLR 500 can hide in plain sight.With dimensions of 3-5/8 by 3-5/8 by 4-5/8 inches, the Cobra Vedetta SLR 500 model Detector is a compact size that is designed for unobtrusive use in any car. The power cord is a convenient 12V cigarette lighter adapter, which makes it easy to keep the unit charged. With controls and settings on the screen easily changed by with a touch of the finger, the unit is easy to customize.