I'll agree that the looks of the V1 are dated (at best) but i like that it feels sturdy and in my opinion the arrows and the ability to tell you how many bogeys are present is enuff to overlook the ugliness The arrows not only tell ya from where u are gettin hit but also help you tell whats an actual threat and what isnt.

 

got the super belltronics from CC. works great. no arrows tho.

 

you shouldnt have two in the same car they catch each others signals!

 

v1.

 

V1

 

Actually, the Valentine One can pick up laser from almost 11,000 feet away (2 miles away) in the right conditions (straight road, no hills, no fog, no rain, etc.) even though cops aren't supposed to ticket you with laser past 1000 feet according to a New Jersey court.

http://www.radardetector.net/viewtop...213&highlight=

 

You should never run 2 detectors at one time because they interfere with each other.

http://guysoflidar.com/twodetectors.html

http://valentine1.com/lab/DoItYourself.asp

 

i said that BUMP!

 

I've tried both, no doubt the V1, much better POP system, and early warning....

 

I recently upgraded from the x50 to the v1. Once you get used to the rotary volume control and the arrows, there is no going back.

 

does window tint affect a radar detector at all?

 

most radar tests ive seen the belltronics rx65 pro came out on top, best pop coverage in the class also.

 

good tip

 

It can if it's a metallic tint...any tint will futz with laser detection.

 

I've been using el cheapo Whistlers from Best Buy for years and have been wanting to step up to a V1, but the cost and (somewhat the looks) have kept me from doing it.

It seems as if my Whistlers have never let me down, they just might not go off as strong when a cop is nearby, but the warning seems to have been soon enough everytime. I'm just wondering how big an improvement a V1 can actually be, or will it just mean the thing is going off all the time, detecting cops two counties over.