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Old May 31, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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I have searched and searched if there is an answer i have missed it.
Trying to decide between the V1 or Passport 8500 X50.
Can anyone tell me if they have about the same detection range?
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Old May 31, 2012 | 06:52 PM
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I have the Escort Passport 9500ix and it is great. Have it mounted under my mirror with an "invsi cord" that plugs into back of mirror. I like it. Just my 2 cents lol......
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Oh, the range I have had it give me a front detect from about 3 miles and a rear detect from mile and a half.
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v1.......... http://radartest.com/article_2.asp?articleid=100578
8500x50.. http://radartest.com/Escort-8500-X50-review.asp

all reviews.. http://radartest.com/ProductReviewIndex2.asp
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Thanks guys for information and links.
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Originally Posted by MRhine1
I have the Escort Passport 9500ix and it is great. Have it mounted under my mirror with an "invsi cord" that plugs into back of mirror. I like it. Just my 2 cents lol......
Same cool setup
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Originally Posted by MRhine1
Oh, the range I have had it give me a front detect from about 3 miles and a rear detect from mile and a half.
Very good.
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I heard that in New York State the troopers have a non detect system??? Ater I spent my $550 bucks for a detector. Anyone hear about this may call escort.
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Originally Posted by MRhine1
I have the Escort Passport 9500ix and it is great. Have it mounted under my mirror with an "invsi cord" that plugs into back of mirror. I like it. Just my 2 cents lol......
Same set up here. Very happy with it. Not sure bout the range or how it compares to Val 1.
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Thanks Chevy Dave for links.
This is a good side by side of Escort and V1.
Scroll down for comparison. Radar Field Tests.

http://radartest.com/article_2.asp?articleid=100578
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After all I read, it appears you can't go wrong with either one. Although I like that Valentine 1 comes with a remote so that the main unit is not lit and can't be seen under the rearview mirror by drafters/police officers.
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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 06:46 PM
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The V1 has much better range than the Escort 8500 X50. The Escort Redline has better range than the V1.

Don't trust the data on radartest.com The guy who owns that site also sells Escort Radar Detectors but not Valentine 1 and is known to favor the products he sells.
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My Redline has the same range as my 9500ix using same road and a stationary radar. But I prefer the 9500ix as way way less false alarms.
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Originally Posted by Nash09
My Redline has the same range as my 9500ix using same road and a stationary radar. But I prefer the 9500ix as way way less false alarms.
Then you need to send in your Redline to Escort, because it is not working correctly.
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