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    Default Should I keep my v940 or upgrade?

    I currently have a v940 that I have been using for the year and a half. It has been a great detector so far but I am starting to think I may want something with a little more range and possibly better laser detection. On my route to school everyday there is an LEO frequently shooting laser and my detector has been able to pick it up only once. I know that I need to get a jammer to get adequate laser protection but I would like to get that in the future when I get a new car. I would not want to spend more than about $300. The three detectors I have been looking at is the RX65, X50, and the RX55 since it is cheaper than the rest. I know they all use the M4 platform so would even gain anything besides added features with these. Please give me your suggestions on these, or any other detector. Thanks.

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    Default Re: Should I keep my v940 or upgrade?

    I would sell the v940 on ebay and buy a x50 and get a zr3which is FOR SALE right now good protection

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    Default Re: Should I keep my v940 or upgrade?

    I would love to get a jammer now but my car is starting to get old and I might be looking at getting a new car in the near future and I also live in Illinois. I also forgot to mention that I do mostly suburban driving and only use the highway on occasion.

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    Default Re: Should I keep my v940 or upgrade?

    ok then go for the x50 best out of the three also the rx55 isnt close to the others from what I have heard

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    Default Re: Should I keep my v940 or upgrade?

    Quote Originally Posted by trailtow View Post
    ok then go for the x50 best out of the three also the rx55 isnt close to the others from what I have heard
    RX65 and the X50 will be about the same in terms of detection. I personally like the tone alerts of the x50 better but I can't really think of any major factors that would swing you either way. The V940 is a solid detector (my friend has one). The only problem is you can't turn off X band. FWIW, the 8500 X50 is very sensitive to laser, much more so than 9500i(x) from what I've heard.
    Last edited by stlcardsfan; 05-20-2009 at 06:03 PM.

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    Default Re: Should I keep my v940 or upgrade?

    X50 is a steller performing unit Clay, get it.

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    Default Re: Should I keep my v940 or upgrade?

    The X50 is a great detector. Had two of them for a few years now.

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    Default Re: Should I keep my v940 or upgrade?

    Quote Originally Posted by trailtow View Post
    I would sell the v940 on ebay and buy a x50 and get a zr3which is FOR SALE right now good protection
    Keep the v940 as a backup and get the x50/zr3

    I still use my v940 in a workvan and ita still very dependable.

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    Default Re: Should I keep my v940 or upgrade?

    The RX55 was a turd compared to their other models. Beltronics smartly decided to discontinue it over a year ago.

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    Default Re: Should I keep my v940 or upgrade?

    I used the RX65 for close to 3 years,i loved the performance on k and ka,no matter what kept it in highway mode,picked up a laser 1 time,dont know if that helps you out?

 

 

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