Got GPS for that Radar?

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Time to talk about another fun filled article found out on the web~

So this article I found is a little different from the typical norm of my articles but I felt it had a little something worth talking about.  The Passport 9500i is a line of speed gun radar detectors with GPS functions built in.  This detector is amazing with the ability to learn and program where certain signals that would classify as a speed gun are located.  You have the ability to force the device to exclude certain signals from being registered when you know there are no hidden police pointing their radar gun at you.  The passport 9500i also has the unique ability to give the user a warning when you are reaching a pre-programmed speed trap as a reminder to take caution.  The only thing this GPS enabled radar gun is not able to do is give you a clear or a reset function so that you can start all over if you accidently tune out an officer's signal while driving by.  

I am not exactly sure how I feel about this device being bought commercially.  Such a device can only promote others to drive recklessly and carelessly put others and themselves into harms way.  I am actually glad that such devices are illegal to have in the state of Virginia.  Most virginians know all to well what kind of drivers we have around this area and to allow a device that warns you when police officers are near can't be safe for the rest of the public.  Though I still feel its a technological advancement in terms of bringing two different types of electronic devices together.  However, I still feel the technology could be better used in some other fashion, such as helping people to better their lives.  This is my opinion however, I am sure others may feel similar and/or different about such topics.  All credit of the article goes to the original author and the website hosting it.  Here is the link