Radar\Laser Jammer
Apr 13, 2008, 10:47 PM
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Still a biased opinion. I've had my X50 for over 2 years and have only received one ticket (my own fault for having music too loud to hear the alert) but otherwise I've avoided many speed traps.
Now how does that make it any less comparable to the V1? Oh, I know...because it cost me a lot less!
Now how does that make it any less comparable to the V1? Oh, I know...because it cost me a lot less!
The x50 picks up k better but once x50 and v1 detects k band it's already in a safe distants. When a cop is using KA it's harder to pick up and the v1 picks it up before the x50. Like I said I own a x50 the V1 is better. Oh and I've had two tickets with my x50 I guess it's doing it's job
Edit: The one time I got pulled over they were using laser (nothing I could do). Second time they were using KA and didn't get it until the last second.
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Apr 13, 2008, 11:26 PM
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So does anyone have the passport 9500i?
And what about a Passport 8500 linked to a Zr3 Shifter, that would be a pretty good setup, am i right?
And what about a Passport 8500 linked to a Zr3 Shifter, that would be a pretty good setup, am i right?
Apr 14, 2008, 07:32 AM
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Still a biased opinion. I've had my X50 for over 2 years and have only received one ticket (my own fault for having music too loud to hear the alert) but otherwise I've avoided many speed traps.
Now how does that make it any less comparable to the V1? Oh, I know...because it cost me a lot less!
Now how does that make it any less comparable to the V1? Oh, I know...because it cost me a lot less!
Apr 14, 2008, 08:19 AM
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Lol its not a biased opinion at all...get what u wanna get but v1 is will out-perform and def. has better range than anything out there...not to mention the upgradable option that u can send it for....but get what u want...just dont post when u get a ticket asking "how did that cop nail me?????"...ur answer will be right above ur head hahh
http://www.radartest.com/article.asp?articleid=9090
Best overall performance BEL Pro RX65
Best instant-on performance - Escort Passport 8500 X50
Best POP-mode performance - BEL Pro RX65
Best windshield mount - Valentine One
Best visual displays - BEL Pro RX65
Best audible alerts - Escort Passport 8500 X50
Best laser performance - Valentine One
Best price/performance ratio - Escort Passport 8500 X50
Best instant-on performance - Escort Passport 8500 X50
Best POP-mode performance - BEL Pro RX65
Best windshield mount - Valentine One
Best visual displays - BEL Pro RX65
Best audible alerts - Escort Passport 8500 X50
Best laser performance - Valentine One
Best price/performance ratio - Escort Passport 8500 X50
http://www.laserveil.com/en/ultimate...d/conclusions/
Taking everything into consideration- if we had only to pick one radar detector to take with us on our trip, it would be the Beltronics RX65 Pro.
If laser was our primary concern, then we would opt for either the Valentine V1 or the Escort 8500 X50.
If laser was our primary concern, then we would opt for either the Valentine V1 or the Escort 8500 X50.
Apr 14, 2008, 11:31 AM
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I had a BEL Pro RX65 for a few years and it served me well. Very nice detector with nice features and never let me down.
I recently replaced it with a V1. After using the V1 for a couple months, I see three distinct advantages the V1 has:
1. "Junk detector" alerts. Both the RX65 and the V1 pick up the errant garbage radio frequency emitted by bad radar detectors. This happens as you pass someone with a cobra or other poorly designed radar detector. Because it happens so suddenly, it usually makes you brake. The RX65 usually alerts with POP and leaves you to figure out if it is a real threat or just a junk detector. The V1 however will initially alert like the RX65, but after a few seconds can figure out if it is a real threat or just a "Junk detector." I LOVE THIS FEATURE!! It saves you from guessing.
2. The arrows. I know it's nearly cliche to say it, but until you use it you just don't know how helpful it is! If you have a detector and you wonder if you would like the arrows then ask yourself this:
When your detector goes off, do you instantly slow down until it stops beeping, or do you look for the source of the signal before you slow down?
If you always slow down and don't try to figure out 'real' from 'false' alerts, then you probably won't like the arrows. I do like them, as they keep me from guessing and allow me to quickly weed out false signals.
3. Value! Yes the V1 costs more, but have you checked out the going rates for used detectors? They hold their value VERY well.
I recently replaced it with a V1. After using the V1 for a couple months, I see three distinct advantages the V1 has:
1. "Junk detector" alerts. Both the RX65 and the V1 pick up the errant garbage radio frequency emitted by bad radar detectors. This happens as you pass someone with a cobra or other poorly designed radar detector. Because it happens so suddenly, it usually makes you brake. The RX65 usually alerts with POP and leaves you to figure out if it is a real threat or just a junk detector. The V1 however will initially alert like the RX65, but after a few seconds can figure out if it is a real threat or just a "Junk detector." I LOVE THIS FEATURE!! It saves you from guessing.
2. The arrows. I know it's nearly cliche to say it, but until you use it you just don't know how helpful it is! If you have a detector and you wonder if you would like the arrows then ask yourself this:
When your detector goes off, do you instantly slow down until it stops beeping, or do you look for the source of the signal before you slow down?
If you always slow down and don't try to figure out 'real' from 'false' alerts, then you probably won't like the arrows. I do like them, as they keep me from guessing and allow me to quickly weed out false signals.
3. Value! Yes the V1 costs more, but have you checked out the going rates for used detectors? They hold their value VERY well.
Apr 14, 2008, 12:55 PM
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u want a detector jammer combo.. get a decent enough radar detector, and get the blinder m20 for only front mount, or the m40 for both front and rear... best combination you can ever get..
thats my 0.02
thats my 0.02
Apr 14, 2008, 01:33 PM
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go here
http://www.1stradardetectors.com/
and you will get most of your questions answered...
i am getting the blinder M2 from them pretty soon
http://www.1stradardetectors.com/
and you will get most of your questions answered...
i am getting the blinder M2 from them pretty soon
Apr 14, 2008, 01:46 PM
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...and just like every other independent test, the v1 wins in virtually every category. radartest.com, etc., are sponsored by one of the manufacturers. the above test reflects the C&D test results which are gathered by individually purchasing the detectors anonomously. i had an old v1, bought an escort 8500 and sent it back in the 30 day return period to buy another v1. also, you don't know what a big deal the arrows are until you get used to using them. watch them appear on every detector on the market the minute the patent runs out.
Apr 14, 2008, 01:54 PM
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While i agree that V1 and X50 (i have this one) are similar, and V1 maybe even a bit better (my friend drove around with both on the windshield for around a week and said V1 was a little bit better), i do not understand the fascination with the arrows... What do you care where the cop is, you'll slow down anyway.. Or do you speed up when he's in the back or take a left if he's on the right???!!! Seriously - arrows=marketing.
Apr 14, 2008, 01:59 PM
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And is this statement a product of personal comparison testing between the V1, X50, and other detectors finding the V1 to be superior to the others you tested? Or is this a personal opinion forged because the V1 is the radar detector you purchased and of course refuse to believe there is another detector that is as good as the one you spent your money on? As a fellow owner of a radar detector I would much like to see any data you have collected supporting the V1 to be the the higher quality product.
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Apr 14, 2008, 03:01 PM
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how is it more sensitive? Like I said before "8500 x50" not a 8500 is better in k band. K band is easier to pick up and when a x50 or v1 picks up k band your in a safe distants so it really doesn't matter what picks it up first b.c they both do a good job doing it. KA on the other hand is harder to pick up and the v1 is better and quicker to pick that up than the x50. If your wondering why I haven't changed to a v1 well the x50 does it's job and is an excellent radar but the v1 is just better.
my x-fitty picks up Ka band easily...