Radar Detector
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From: Southern Utah
Lets save some space.....40% will say Valentine One, 30% will say Escort 8500 X50 and 30% will say Escort 9500i.
Me, I like my 8500.
Ok, now we can close the thread
Seriously though, this subject has been
Me, I like my 8500.
Ok, now we can close the thread
Seriously though, this subject has been
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St. Jude Donor '11
Seriously, do a search. There are over 1.3 million threads on this subject alone. If you like arrows and annoying false alarms get the V1, If you like a radar detector with GPS built in to lockout annoying false alarm locations, but no arrows, get the passport 9500i. All the rest basically SUCK!! Here we go, round 6,975.....LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!
Here we go, round 6,975.....LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Oceanside CA
Seriously, do a search. There are over 1.3 million threads on this subject alone. If you like arrows and annoying false alarms get the V1, If you like a radar detector with GPS built in to lockout annoying false alarm locations, but no arrows, get the passport 9500i. All the rest basically SUCK!! Here we go, round 6,975.....LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!
Here we go, round 6,975.....LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE!! 
Le Mans Master
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Seriously, do a search. There are over 1.3 million threads on this subject alone. If you like arrows and annoying false alarms get the V1, If you like a radar detector with GPS built in to lockout annoying false alarm locations, but no arrows, get the passport 9500i. All the rest basically SUCK!! Here we go, round 6,975.....LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!
Here we go, round 6,975.....LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE!! You guys are killing me! 
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Car and Driver says:
Car and Driver does an annual radar detector test. Since the V1 came out around 1994 C&D has said in every one of their tests that the V1 was so much better than the competition that they put it in a class by itself, at the top.Have not seen their test for this year.
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Seriously, do a search. There are over 1.3 million threads on this subject alone. If you like arrows and annoying false alarms get the V1, If you like a radar detector with GPS built in to lockout annoying false alarm locations, but no arrows, get the passport 9500i. All the rest basically SUCK!! Here we go, round 6,975.....LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!
Here we go, round 6,975.....LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE!! 
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St. Jude Donor '11
Can you please provide a link to where they said this. I have subscribed to C&D for over 10 years and have read no such comments.
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From: Seattle Area
V-1!!!!
I don't understand the nonsense about false hits with the V-1!
I had my 5 year-old V-1 updated, (cost: approx. $200), and I get NO false hits, and it is super-accurate.
It is the best.....period.
Desert Dog
I had my 5 year-old V-1 updated, (cost: approx. $200), and I get NO false hits, and it is super-accurate.
It is the best.....period.
Desert Dog
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From: St. Lucie, FLORIDA 757 RWHP 694 RWTQ
IN EVERY EVENT...the V1 was on top!!!!!
I STILL LOVE MY 9500i
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St. Jude Donor '11
They are super accurate, but so are the Passports.
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St. Jude Donor '11
The one thing you have to remember is these top brands detect so early that the extra distance that one might beat the other by is so far in advance of getting picked up by the radar that it is meaningless.
$200 and a trip back to V1 for an update and loss of detector for who knows how long, how's that work out for you? The 9500 has a UBS port and the updates are free and you download them off your computer. It's called "Latest technology", something the V1 is falling behind on.
Last edited by Racer; Jul 20, 2008 at 02:23 AM.
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Why would that happen?The V1 is programmable. Turn off the false alarms: http://www.valentine1.com/lab/MikesLabRpt3.asp
If you don't have the arrows you have no idea where the threat is coming from. RDs without arrows are irrelevant.
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Im sure you can access the detector tests through C&D's website. If I can find some of my older C&D issues with the tests, I'll post the dates. If memory serves me right they run the annual test around September each year. The arrows on the V1 are one of the MOST important features for me. Too many times knowing WHERE he is, was the only thing that saved me. Also according to C&D and the Virginia state police, the V1 is the only detector that is invisible to their "radar detector, detector". But I respect your difference of opinion, after all we can disagree.
Burning Brakes
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
St. Jude Donor '10-'11
Racer44,
Im sure you can access the detector tests through C&D's website. If I can find some of my older C&D issues with the tests, I'll post the dates. If memory serves me right they run the annual test around September each year. The arrows on the V1 are one of the MOST important features for me. Too many times knowing WHERE he is, was the only thing that saved me. Also according to C&D and the Virginia state police, the V1 is the only detector that is invisible to their "radar detector, detector". But I respect your difference of opinion, after all we can disagree.
Im sure you can access the detector tests through C&D's website. If I can find some of my older C&D issues with the tests, I'll post the dates. If memory serves me right they run the annual test around September each year. The arrows on the V1 are one of the MOST important features for me. Too many times knowing WHERE he is, was the only thing that saved me. Also according to C&D and the Virginia state police, the V1 is the only detector that is invisible to their "radar detector, detector". But I respect your difference of opinion, after all we can disagree.
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From: Ocala FL
Why would that happen?The V1 is programmable. Turn off the false alarms: http://www.valentine1.com/lab/MikesLabRpt3.asp
If you don't have the arrows you have no idea where the threat is coming from. RDs without arrows are irrelevant.
Be honest, what do the arrows accomplish other than make you start looking in that direction?