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The fully portable, plug-and-play Pogo Alert speed camera detector combines GPS and Laser technology with cutting-edge design and a high resolution 1.8-inch TFT colour LCD screen. The Pogo Alert will warn of ALL fixed speed cameras and in addition, alerts are provided for mobile laser traps via the supplied laser detector module. Included in the Pogo Alert speed camera database are locations in are France, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Republic of Ireland and United Kingdom. Pogo Alert also includes patented features such as 'Directional' feature that provides warnings only for speed traps in the direction of the user and 'Limitator' feature that provides full warning sounded only if the user is exceeding the prevailing speed limit.

Pogo Alert Summary

Pogo Alert harnesses the power of orbiting GPS satellites to provide total protection against the threat of fixed speed cameras, mobile laser traps and accident blackspots in the UK.

Pogo Alert combines cutting-edge industrial design with a high resolution TFT colour screen, custom designed GPS hardware and an intuitive graphical user interface. The result is the most sophisticated speed camera detector ever to take to the road.

Pogo Alert utilises the award-winning Origin360 speed camera database, which has been updated since 1999 and contains GPS co-ordinates of ALL fixed installation speed traps, including Gatso speed cameras, Truvelo speed cameras, DS2 (Speedmaster), Watchman speed cameras, Speedcurb speed cameras and SPECS average speed cameras.

The Pogo Alert speed trap proximity warning is user definable from 200metres to 2000metres or from 5-30 seconds. Voice warning of camera type/speed limit is provided when in the vicinity of a speed camera. Auto mute setting with adjustable "muted" volume is also available.

At each speed camera location the Pogo Alert shows type of speed camera, vehicle speed, speed limit, road number and countdown (metres or seconds) to the speed trap. The Pogo Alert can also display distance covered, journey time and average speed.

Pogo Alert also includes a highly sensitive infra-red laser detector to provide the fullest protection against laser based speed cameras and 'safety camera vans' via the supplied (removable) laser detector.

Directional Feature

The Pogo Alert patented 'Directional' feature - alerts are only provided if the warning is applicable to your direction of travel.

Limitator Feature

The Pogo Alert patented 'Limitator' feature - full warning sounded only if the user is exceeding the prevailing speed limit. Screen colour changes to red when exceeding prevailing speed limit (when in range of a speed trap / hazard).

Motorway Feature

Sounds warnings only for speed traps which are sited on the motorway network. Motorway warnings will start further away than normal warnings (factory settings 700metres or 20seconds on motorway mode).

Pogo Alert features:

1.8-inch TFT colour LCD screen
Alerts for ALL types of fixed traps - Gatso, Truvelo, SPECS, DS2
Speed camera database covers France, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Republic of Ireland and United Kingdom
On-board infra-red laser detector (attached to cradle but removable)
Voice warning of speed camera type/speed limit
Simple-to-use menu driven user interface
Speed trap proximity warning user definable - from 200 to 2000metres or from 5-30 seconds
Speed limit advisory
Alerts for user defined, personal locations
Patented 'Directional' feature - alerts are only provided if the warning is applicable to your direction of travel
Patented 'Limitator' feature - warning only if the user is exceeding the prevailing speed limit
Motorway feature - warning only for speed traps which are sited on the motorway network
Congestion charging cameras and schools zone alerts (time sensitive)
GPS position display to assist breakdown services, etc
Driver Information System - displays distance covered, journey time and average speed
Fully portable, plug and play design, easy to install and transfer from car to car
Dashboard and windscreen mounting kits supplied
Auto power-off
FREE speed camera subscription for six months, then £50 per year
2 Year manufacturers guarantee

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Auto Express - July 2008

The Pogo looks like a tiny TV with a stylish, brushed steel casing. There is a choice of dash or windscreen mountings, and it has a plug-in laser sensor. Setting up was simple and we liked the large, colour screen and big speed display. Performance was faultless, with clear voice warnings and a complimentary screen display. Its test performance and features were among the best, but price really hammered its rating.

Pogo Alert Installation

Pogo Alert is ready to use - straight from the box. Simply plug the power lead into your cigarette lighter socket, connect to the power bracket and then use either the windscreen mount to secure the Pogo Alert to your vehicles windscreen. Or alternatively using the the supplied dashboard mount you can install the Pogo Alert directly on top of your vehicles dashboard. The plug-and-play ability makes it easy to move the Pogo Alert from vehicle to vehicle. Additional mount kits are available to purchase. View the complete range of Pogo Alert accessories.

Pogo Alert Speed Camera Database

Pogo Alert utilises the award winning Origin360 database of speed camera and accident blackspot locations to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information available. The Origin360 database currently covers France, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Republic of Ireland and United Kingdom. A database covering the Netherlands, Italy and Scandinavian countries is currently under development and will be available later in the year.

Data downloads are carried out via the internet using the download software supplied. Pogo Alert comes with a free six month subscription, thereafter an annual fee of £50.00 applies. In order to update the Pogo Alert safety camera database you will require a PC running Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP or Vista system software and Internet access.

What's in the box? (when purchased from ActiveGPS.co.uk)

Pogo Alert
In-Vehicle Power Adaptor
Windscreen Mount
Dashboard Mount
USB Cable
Pogo Alert Software CD-Rom
Pogo Alert User Guide

Pogo Alert Accessories

Pogo Alert - Second Car Kit Plug and Play - Pogo Alert second car kit to allow plug and play installation into a second vehicle. Pogo Alert second car kit plug and play comprises windscreen mount, laser sensor, power bracket and cigarette lead power cable.

Pogo Alert - Second Car Kit Hard Wire - Pogo Alert second car kit to allow hard wire installation into a second vehicle. Pogo Alert Second Car Kit Hard Wire comprises dash mount, hard wire cable, laser sensor, laser extension lead, power bracket and hardwire power lead.

Pogo Alert - External GPS Antenna - Pogo Alert external GPS antenna, with 5metre (16.4ft) cable and a magnetic base for roof mounting. The Pogo Alert external GPS antenna for vehicles with UV screens or discreet mounting.

Pogo Alert Technical Specification

Technology: GPS / Laser
Installation: Plug & Play
Power: 12 volt, cigarette lighter.
Dimensions: Width - 60mm, Height - 40mm, Depth - 50mm
Free Subscription Period: 6-months
Guarantee: 2-year

Pogo Approved Reseller

ActiveGPS.co.uk (parent company Active Alliance Limited) is an Pogo Approved Dealer No: NI1TDWQ. All Pogo Approved Resellers have gone through a selection process which has demonstrated their eligibility and suitability to be a reseller in terms of their size, outlook and professionalism of their organisation in general and customer service in particular. For further information please click on the logo to the right.