The Whistler 1788 is the first cordless radar detector from Whistler. They did an amazing job. The DE-1788 is a sleek detector, offering good performance and POP mode detection. A key feature of the Whistler 1788 is the built in battery charger, and the included home battery charger.

The Whistler DE-1788 also offers a blue backlit text display. The display is configurable, and the back-light can be setup to change the brightness setting when an alert is received. This model also offers 3 city modes to reduce false alerts, and supports disabling any band through the "Selectable Bands" feature.

The Whistler DE-1788 responds to all types of radar currently in use by police, and provides 360 degree detection of all types of laser guns laser. The Whistler DE-1788 is immune to the VG-2 detector, and provides alerts when VG-2 is in use. The alpha-numeric display allows for full support of SWS alerts, including detailed information messages. Support for Whistler's Stay Alert feature is included as well.