So you say we should take our information from just 1 source? I realize that some people may not want to do more than that. But I would imagine that people doing any real comparision shopping. Would likely look up more than 1 source. I know that I personally would look for more than C&D as a source of info.ExCon said:Ticketmered, those sites are paid for by the detector companies. Complete scam info. Don't believe me? Go buy a Bell at a store that you can return it within 14 days. then buy the V1 and use BOTH. The Bell is a LOUSY detector yet gets high ratings on these sites. I wonder why? Go to the Valentine1 Website and read the attached "Car and Driver shootout" thats on the site. It is the ONLY UNBIASED detector test out there. The 8500 comes in with a 73, the Bell a 61 and the V1 A 97!!
Car and river has been doing radar "shootouts" for 25 years and is the only unbiased comparison out there.
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a_k said:v1, deff. I have had a few detectors including the 8500 x50 but the v1 is the best. But im stupid and have to sell it (to my friend at least) to help pay for these 3 tickets in the last weekand a lawyer. (42 in a 15, 60 in a 40, and unsafe start.)
Roni said:So... The 8500 x50 is better?
ExCon said:I chose my detector after owning almost every one. My Boxster S and M3 had the $1200.00 K40 unit. I have owned the 8500, Bel, Cobra Etc. One of my faults is I WANT THE BEST. I thought the best cost $1200.00, I was wrong. The best detector out there is the Valentine 1. Some people complain about falsing and its a valid point. How do you make the most sensitive detector on the market without falsing? Everywhere you go your bombarded by radar signals from automatic doors etc. I want to be AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE and the V1 is the only detector WITH 2 ANTENNAE.
When you think about it a MONKEY can make the proper choice. Would you prefer a detector that RECIEVES SIGNALS only from the front? Or would you buy the detector the RECEIVES SIGNALS FROM BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE CAR? This is not quantum physics gentlemen. Any idiot can see the huge advantage in the Valentine1.
ExCon said:Your detector CANNOT pick up signals from behind you, only signals that came from behind you, passed you, then refracted off of something else.The V1 does not have that disadvantage.
ExCon said:Go to the Valentine1 Website and read the attached "Car and Driver shootout" thats on the site. It is the ONLY UNBIASED detector test out there.
ExCon said:GT03, the "antennae" you are referring to on your unit is a laser detection device. Yes your detector provides 360 degree LASER protection. It is NOT a radar Antennae. Read your paperwork carefully and you will see the clever marketing used to deceive.
ExCon said:SVT, of course you pick it up after it has bounced off of something metal in front of you. Your detector CANNOT pick up signals from behind you, only signals that came from behind you, passed you, then refracted off of something else.The V1 does not have that disadvantage.
ExCon said:SVT, as I said I think its a very good detector and is a sure winner. Does it beat the V1 in terms of performance? No. Does it beat it in terms of bang for your buck? Yes! I will stay with the best of the best, the V1 but it does false more due to dual antennae and increased sensitivity. What I don't get are these guys with 140K Porsches and they are using a cordless Solo or a Bel or Cobra. They have the money to buy a car like that but not enough brains to buy a good detector.
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