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Mini Coyote Review and Comparison
The Mini Coyote speed camera detector is a GPS device that will warn you of fixed and mobile speed cameras. It will also tell you the speed limit at each speed camera location. Find out more about the Mini Coyote features, how it works and which speed cameras it detects. Plus read comparisons with other best buy speed camera locators.
Review: Mini Coyote
Detection range: 500 yards
Set up: Integrated GPS antenna, combining GPS and GPRS technologies.
Cost: £199.99
Key Features:
‣Warns to fixed and mobile speed cameras
Warns to Gatso, Truvelo, SPECS, Speedmaster, DS2, traffic light cameras, accident blackspots and all other permanent safety cameras.
‣Know the speed limit
The detector will give an over-speed warning in close proximity to the camera if exceeding the speed limit, but will automatically mute when within the speed limit.
‣Real-time speed camera updates
Real-time mobile speed cameras alerts.
Mini Coyote Explained
Features of the Mini Coyote include: automatic updates on fixed speed cameras, mobile camera alerts less than three seconds after they have been reported by another user and audible warnings when drivers exceed the speed limit approaching a camera zone.
The Mini Coyote is also very easy to use, has a ten-hour battery - which means no trailing wires - and can be recharged using a 12V car adapter or computer USB port.
Real-time mobile speed cameras alerts. Keep all your points and your licence. The Mini Coyote tells you if you are approaching a mobile speed camera another user has reported within the last three hours. You can also report any you see by simply pressing the main button on the unit. The information is broadcast to other Mini Coyote users within two to three seconds.
Fixed speed cameras and camera zones are automatically updated. No need to use the Internet. The Mini Coyote's comprehensive fixed speed camera database is automatically updated on a daily basis. It also alerts drivers of areas where mobile speed cameras have been seen in the last three months.
It reminds you of the speed limit: Never be caught speeding. When you approach a speed camera or possible mobile camera danger zone, the Mini Coyote reminds you of the speed limit and tells you if you are driving too fast.
Three months free subscription included: Just take it out of the box and you're ready to go! Once you've completed your free three-month subscription, you can continue enjoying all these benefits for as little as £7.08 a month! Think of the fuel costs and insurance premiums that regular subscription could save you. Not to mention your licence.
Ben Collins British Professional Racing Driver
Professional racing driver Ben Collins has worked as a stunt consultant and driver on a number of popular TV programmes and films, including the new James Bond film Quantum of Solace and Top Gear.
"Speed and safety are essential elements of my work as a racing driver" he says. "But when I am on the public roads I am just like any other member of the public, keen to keep my family and my licence safe."
"The Mini Coyote is brilliant because it provides up to-the-minute information on fixed and mobile speed cameras and a wide range of features to encourage safer driving and better fuel economy".
Mini Coyote Features:
‣Display and sound alerts provide instant warnings
‣Speed camera warnings take into account the camera detection angle
‣Mobile speed camera zones based on actual sightings by Mini Coyote users
‣Mobile speed camera alerts received in less than three seconds
‣Unit displays the time a mobile speed camera was last seen
‣Three danger zone levels: green, orange, red
‣Speed limit advice provided on speed camera and mobile camera zones
‣Permanent communication with Coyote servers using GSM/GPRS - no need to connect to the Internet
‣All information is updated after every connection to the Coyote servers
‣Latest generation Assisted GPS chip (time to first fix between 5 and 30 seconds)
‣Built-in rechargeable battery with average operating time of 10 hours
‣Battery can be recharged using 12V car adapter (supplied) or any USB port
‣Size: 8.8 cm x 5 cm x 2.5 cm. Weight: 87 grams
‣Some features can be personalised by visiting www.coyotesystems.co.uk
‣2 Year manufacturers guarantee.
Mini Coyote alternative purchases
Please note the Mini Coyote is no longer available, the Pogo Alert and RoadPilot MicroGO (compared below) are both no longer available. The Pogo Alert has been superceded by the Pogo Alert+ model.
The Mini Coyote isn't the only speed camera detector available to buy and use in the UK. Below you can read comparisons with two alternative speed trap locators the Pogo Alert and RoadPilot MicroGO. To read the latest speed camera detector reviews click here.
Pogo Alert
The stylish and compact Pogo Alert speed camera detector features a slightly larger colour TFT screen than the Mini Coyote.
The Pogo Alert also features a Laser detector for detection of mobile Laser based speed camera vans and other handheld devices.
The Pogo Alert also features the patented 'Directional' feature where alerts are only provided if warning is applicable to your direction of travel and the 'Limitator' feature where full warnings are only provided if travelling over the prevailing speed limit.
Both systems have been designed to be plug and play and can also be easily transferred from vehicle to vehicle.
The Pogo Alert includes 6 month free subscription to the Origin 360 speed camera database, further subscription is priced at £50.00 per year. The Mini Coyote features 12 months free subscription to the Novus speed camera database and then is charged at £29.99 for 1 year or £59.99 for 3 years subscription.
Read the Pogo Alert review.
RoadPilot MicroGo
RoadPilot MicroGo like the Mini Coyote is a purely GPS based speed camera detector. Relying simply on the internal updateable speed camera database to provide all alerts to the driver.
The RoadPilot MicroGo also provides alerts to speed cameras in the UK and Western Europe, whilst the Mini Coyote provides alerts to UK only.
The RoadPilot MicroGo features a 6 month free subscription to the RoadPilot speed camera database and is then £49.95 a year thereafter. Whilst the Mini Coyote features 12 months free subscription to the Novus speed camera database and then £29.99 for 1 year or £59.99 for 3 years.
Read the RoadPilot MicroGo review
Last updated: 1st August 2024
