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    Default 9500i - Things to look forward to vs. V1

    I plan on getting the 9500i, but waiting a while to make sure there are no major bugs to be worked out (V1 3.851+ "E" errors anyone?).

    After owning a Whistler Pro58, RX65 Pro, X50 and currently using a V1 - here are the things I am looking forward to:

    1. No more false alerts in the City - the major reason for getting the 9500i 8)
    2. No more laser false alerts from: Neon signs, Trailblazers, Envoys, Infinities etc.
    3. Having the SpecDisplay again. Maybe not 100% accurate but a cool feature anyway.
    4. Auto mute!!! I really miss the automute functionality.
    5. 280 LEDs. It was way cool to have this display.
    6. Intelligent volume control. One more thing that can be done automatically for you.
    7. Improved voice alerts. The voice feature on the RX65 was nice to have and sounds like it has been improved with this female version.
    8. Autosensitivity. Didn't really do much on the X50 or RX65 but this new version sounds like a nice feature as well.
    9. No more Ka falses or POP falses.
    10. Distinguishable band ID. The V1 has them too close and the same color LEDs
    11. No more J'd out alerts - possibly J'ing out a real threat.

    Here are the things I am not looking forward to:

    1. No arrows. Though not 100% accurate, this is the main reason I use a V1.
    2. No K band muting. I really like the K band muting feature of the V1. Weak K band signals can be shown but not heard unless they break 4/8 strength. - Edit - not really needed now with lockout feature.
    3. No auto-dimming. I really like this feature as well. - Edit - the 9500i has auto-dimming.
    4. No muted volume control. Its nice to be able to control the muted volume separate from the main volume.
    5. Heavy. The RX65 and X50 are noticeably heavier than the V1.
    6. No upgrades. Kind of cool that the V1 can be upgraded for a price.

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    Default Re: 9500i - Things to look forward to vs. V1

    Quote Originally Posted by ES13Raven
    I plan on getting the 9500i, but waiting a while to make sure there are no major bugs to be worked out (V1 3.851+ "E" errors anyone?).

    After owning a Whistler Pro58, RX65 Pro, X50 and currently using a V1 - here are the things I am looking forward to:

    1. No more false alerts in the City - the major reason for getting the 9500i 8)
    2. No more laser false alerts from: Neon signs, Trailblazers, Envoys, Infinities etc.
    3. Having the SpecDisplay again. Maybe not 100% accurate but a cool feature anyway.
    4. Auto mute!!! I really miss the automute functionality.
    5. 280 LEDs. It was way cool to have this display.
    6. Intelligent volume control. One more thing that can be done automatically for you.
    7. Improved voice alerts. The voice feature on the RX65 was nice to have and sounds like it has been improved with this female version.
    8. Autosensitivity. Didn't really do much on the X50 or RX65 but this new version sounds like a nice feature as well.
    9. No more Ka falses or POP falses.
    10. Distinguishable band ID. The V1 has them too close and the same color LEDs
    10. No more J'd out alerts - possibly J'ing out a real threat.

    Here are the things I am not looking forward to:

    1. No arrows. Though not 100% accurate, this is the main reason I use a V1.
    2. No K band muting. I really like the K band muting feature of the V1. Weak K band signals can be shown but not heard unless they break 4/8 strength.
    3. No auto-dimming. I really like this feature as well.
    4. No muted volume control. Its nice to be able to control the muted volume separate from the main volume.
    5. Heavy. The RX65 and X50 are noticeably heavier than the V1.
    6. No upgrades. Kind of cool that the V1 can be upgraded for a price.
    Well, I can tell you that it's well worth it if your wanting to virtually get rid of falses. So there really wouldn't be any need for the K band muting feature if you utilize the lock out feature on the 9500. The 9500 has a auto dim feature that, to me, seems better than the V1.. Also, the 9500 is supposed to support updates to software from your home computer once the software is available ( From what I have heard from Escort and the manual)....The weight is comparable to the X50 and V1. Maybe in between the 2..I highly suggest the detector and so does everyone else that have it...To me, the V1 is over hyped and the quality is no longer there. I have sent my V1 in a total of 4 times...Not worth the $400 price tag for something that isn't reliable...

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    Default Re: 9500i - Things to look forward to vs. V1

    Quote Originally Posted by riley2638
    Quote Originally Posted by ES13Raven
    I plan on getting the 9500i, but waiting a while to make sure there are no major bugs to be worked out (V1 3.851+ "E" errors anyone?).

    After owning a Whistler Pro58, RX65 Pro, X50 and currently using a V1 - here are the things I am looking forward to:

    1. No more false alerts in the City - the major reason for getting the 9500i 8)
    2. No more laser false alerts from: Neon signs, Trailblazers, Envoys, Infinities etc.
    3. Having the SpecDisplay again. Maybe not 100% accurate but a cool feature anyway.
    4. Auto mute!!! I really miss the automute functionality.
    5. 280 LEDs. It was way cool to have this display.
    6. Intelligent volume control. One more thing that can be done automatically for you.
    7. Improved voice alerts. The voice feature on the RX65 was nice to have and sounds like it has been improved with this female version.
    8. Autosensitivity. Didn't really do much on the X50 or RX65 but this new version sounds like a nice feature as well.
    9. No more Ka falses or POP falses.
    10. Distinguishable band ID. The V1 has them too close and the same color LEDs
    10. No more J'd out alerts - possibly J'ing out a real threat.

    Here are the things I am not looking forward to:

    1. No arrows. Though not 100% accurate, this is the main reason I use a V1.
    2. No K band muting. I really like the K band muting feature of the V1. Weak K band signals can be shown but not heard unless they break 4/8 strength.
    3. No auto-dimming. I really like this feature as well.
    4. No muted volume control. Its nice to be able to control the muted volume separate from the main volume.
    5. Heavy. The RX65 and X50 are noticeably heavier than the V1.
    6. No upgrades. Kind of cool that the V1 can be upgraded for a price.
    Well, I can tell you that it's well worth it if your wanting to virtually get rid of falses. So there really wouldn't be any need for the K band muting feature if you utilize the lock out feature on the 9500. The 9500 has a auto dim feature that, to me, seems better than the V1.. Also, the 9500 is supposed to support updates to software from your home computer once the software is available ( From what I have heard from Escort and the manual)....The weight is comparable to the X50 and V1. Maybe in between the 2..I highly suggest the detector and so does everyone else that have it...To me, the V1 is over hyped and the quality is no longer there. I have sent my V1 in a total of 4 times...Not worth the $400 price tag for something that isn't reliable...
    I HIGHLY disagree with you. I have owned a V1 since 1995. I have owned a few X50's, a couple of RX65's, and a couple of STI's and I had to send one of each back for repair (service required and self cal). I only had to send one V1 back once and it ended up being fine.
    RIP Duncan my BELOVED black lab son 8/7/99-3/23/11. I will miss you DEARLY.


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    the 9500 does have auto dimming.... read page 7 upper left corner of the online manual at escorts website

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    Quote Originally Posted by FUCCO
    the 9500 does have auto dimming.... read page 7 upper left corner of the online manual at escorts website
    Quote Originally Posted by riley2638
    The 9500 has a auto dim feature that, to me, seems better than the V1..
    Cool... I hadn't read that!

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    Default Re: 9500i - Things to look forward to vs. V1

    Quote Originally Posted by happya$$
    Quote Originally Posted by riley2638
    Quote Originally Posted by ES13Raven
    I plan on getting the 9500i, but waiting a while to make sure there are no major bugs to be worked out (V1 3.851+ "E" errors anyone?).

    After owning a Whistler Pro58, RX65 Pro, X50 and currently using a V1 - here are the things I am looking forward to:

    1. No more false alerts in the City - the major reason for getting the 9500i 8)
    2. No more laser false alerts from: Neon signs, Trailblazers, Envoys, Infinities etc.
    3. Having the SpecDisplay again. Maybe not 100% accurate but a cool feature anyway.
    4. Auto mute!!! I really miss the automute functionality.
    5. 280 LEDs. It was way cool to have this display.
    6. Intelligent volume control. One more thing that can be done automatically for you.
    7. Improved voice alerts. The voice feature on the RX65 was nice to have and sounds like it has been improved with this female version.
    8. Autosensitivity. Didn't really do much on the X50 or RX65 but this new version sounds like a nice feature as well.
    9. No more Ka falses or POP falses.
    10. Distinguishable band ID. The V1 has them too close and the same color LEDs
    10. No more J'd out alerts - possibly J'ing out a real threat.

    Here are the things I am not looking forward to:

    1. No arrows. Though not 100% accurate, this is the main reason I use a V1.
    2. No K band muting. I really like the K band muting feature of the V1. Weak K band signals can be shown but not heard unless they break 4/8 strength.
    3. No auto-dimming. I really like this feature as well.
    4. No muted volume control. Its nice to be able to control the muted volume separate from the main volume.
    5. Heavy. The RX65 and X50 are noticeably heavier than the V1.
    6. No upgrades. Kind of cool that the V1 can be upgraded for a price.
    Well, I can tell you that it's well worth it if your wanting to virtually get rid of falses. So there really wouldn't be any need for the K band muting feature if you utilize the lock out feature on the 9500. The 9500 has a auto dim feature that, to me, seems better than the V1.. Also, the 9500 is supposed to support updates to software from your home computer once the software is available ( From what I have heard from Escort and the manual)....The weight is comparable to the X50 and V1. Maybe in between the 2..I highly suggest the detector and so does everyone else that have it...To me, the V1 is over hyped and the quality is no longer there. I have sent my V1 in a total of 4 times...Not worth the $400 price tag for something that isn't reliable...
    I HIGHLY disagree with you. I have owned a V1 since 1995. I have owned a few X50's, a couple of RX65's, and a couple of STI's and I had to send one of each back for repair (service required and self cal). I only had to send one V1 back once and it ended up being fine.

    dosent sound 100% unbiased at all does it...huh?

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    Default Re: 9500i - Things to look forward to vs. V1

    Quote Originally Posted by vonivogtp
    Quote Originally Posted by happya$$
    Quote Originally Posted by riley2638
    Quote Originally Posted by ES13Raven
    I plan on getting the 9500i, but waiting a while to make sure there are no major bugs to be worked out (V1 3.851+ "E" errors anyone?).

    After owning a Whistler Pro58, RX65 Pro, X50 and currently using a V1 - here are the things I am looking forward to:

    1. No more false alerts in the City - the major reason for getting the 9500i 8)
    2. No more laser false alerts from: Neon signs, Trailblazers, Envoys, Infinities etc.
    3. Having the SpecDisplay again. Maybe not 100% accurate but a cool feature anyway.
    4. Auto mute!!! I really miss the automute functionality.
    5. 280 LEDs. It was way cool to have this display.
    6. Intelligent volume control. One more thing that can be done automatically for you.
    7. Improved voice alerts. The voice feature on the RX65 was nice to have and sounds like it has been improved with this female version.
    8. Autosensitivity. Didn't really do much on the X50 or RX65 but this new version sounds like a nice feature as well.
    9. No more Ka falses or POP falses.
    10. Distinguishable band ID. The V1 has them too close and the same color LEDs
    10. No more J'd out alerts - possibly J'ing out a real threat.

    Here are the things I am not looking forward to:

    1. No arrows. Though not 100% accurate, this is the main reason I use a V1.
    2. No K band muting. I really like the K band muting feature of the V1. Weak K band signals can be shown but not heard unless they break 4/8 strength.
    3. No auto-dimming. I really like this feature as well.
    4. No muted volume control. Its nice to be able to control the muted volume separate from the main volume.
    5. Heavy. The RX65 and X50 are noticeably heavier than the V1.
    6. No upgrades. Kind of cool that the V1 can be upgraded for a price.
    Well, I can tell you that it's well worth it if your wanting to virtually get rid of falses. So there really wouldn't be any need for the K band muting feature if you utilize the lock out feature on the 9500. The 9500 has a auto dim feature that, to me, seems better than the V1.. Also, the 9500 is supposed to support updates to software from your home computer once the software is available ( From what I have heard from Escort and the manual)....The weight is comparable to the X50 and V1. Maybe in between the 2..I highly suggest the detector and so does everyone else that have it...To me, the V1 is over hyped and the quality is no longer there. I have sent my V1 in a total of 4 times...Not worth the $400 price tag for something that isn't reliable...
    I HIGHLY disagree with you. I have owned a V1 since 1995. I have owned a few X50's, a couple of RX65's, and a couple of STI's and I had to send one of each back for repair (service required and self cal). I only had to send one V1 back once and it ended up being fine.

    dosent sound 100% unbiased at all does it...huh?
    I am just telling you facts. I love my X50 and STI do not get me wrong but when people make statements like company X's quality has gone down the drain and my own experiences do not reflect this I will speak up
    RIP Duncan my BELOVED black lab son 8/7/99-3/23/11. I will miss you DEARLY.


    http://www.criminalcustomzshop.com/


    LET THE BIRTH OF MANY TESTING GROUPS HAPPEN!











    You want to know what it is like doing something for the love and passion and not for the mighty dollar then look up GOL!










    buyradardetectors rocks!

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    Default 9500 vs V1

    3 V1 returns for me and I have been a V1 guy since the V1 came out. Funny thing is that the returns have all been within the last 2 years. I thought I could not do without the arrows, but alas after using a Solo cordless for the last couple of months I do not miss them as it has actually improved my scan and awareness. I'm looking forward to my 9500i any day now and won't be looking back to the V1 (at least until Valentine makes some changes and improvements, or if the quality of the 9500i isn't what it should be).

    I have owned the Fuzzbuster, Escort(s), Passport(s), Solo and V1(s) and the only speeding ticket I ever received with a detector was with a V1 (IO Ka) compliments of the Madison county sheriffs dept. (I-10 Florida).

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    Default Re: 9500 vs V1

    Quote Originally Posted by Scott
    3 V1 returns for me and I have been a V1 guy since the V1 came out. Funny thing is that the returns have all been within the last 2 years. I thought I could not do without the arrows, but alas after using a Solo cordless for the last couple of months I do not miss them as it has actually improved my scan and awareness. I'm looking forward to my 9500i any day now and won't be looking back to the V1 (at least until Valentine makes some changes and improvements, or if the quality of the 9500i isn't what it should be).

    I have owned the Fuzzbuster, Escort(s), Passport(s), Solo and V1(s) and the only speeding ticket I ever received with a detector was with a V1 (IO Ka) compliments of the Madison county sheriffs dept. (I-10 Florida).
    I have also received a ticket with my V1 actually TWO one with VASCAR and one with instant on Ka band. Does this mean I think the V1 is a POS no. No detector will defeat VASCAR and the instant on encounter that I had I just turned on to the road at about 1:30am and I was the only vehicle on this road. The LEO was parked in the cementary and nailed me. This was back in 2001
    RIP Duncan my BELOVED black lab son 8/7/99-3/23/11. I will miss you DEARLY.


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    The 9500 has autodimming and autovolume. K Band muting is a bad idea. If it's a cop I want to be alerted ASAP. If you wait until 4/8 strength, it might be too late to slow down if you're traveling at a high speed.

    The 9500i also does kinda have upgrades. It has a USB port so who knows what it will be capable of. As of right now from what I've heard the USB port is for updating redlight camera information, but i'm sure someone eventually will hack or escort will allow you to upgrade other things with it.

 

 

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