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    Default Whistler Pro 58 vs Bel V955

    Just discovered this forum and have found it very useful. I am new to RD's and am somewhat frugal. I want the best value for my money. I know the Bel V955 is a better detector than the Pro 58. However is it worth the additional money? I don't need a bunch of features. I just want a detector that prevents me from getting a ticket. I would really like you to share any opinions on these two detectors. Thanks.

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    When you do go over PSL, by how much more is it? I've posted a couple videos of the Pro-58 "in action." Of course, every encounter is different, and in my videos there was really no traffic.

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    If you want a Nicer display ( Which I would ), I'd go with the Beltronics
    V955. It's much easier to read / understand and that means a lot to me.

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    Yup....

    Quote Originally Posted by Orbital75
    If you want a Nicer display ( Which I would ), I'd go with the Beltronics
    V955. It's much easier to read / understand and that means a lot to me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ELVATO
    When you do go over PSL, by how much more is it? I've posted a couple videos of the Pro-58 "in action." Of course, every encounter is different, and in my videos there was really no traffic.
    I normally go about 15 mph over. I really don't care about display. I just want the best value for my money. To me paying $100 more for better display is not worth it. I am mainly concerned with the actual detection capabilities of the two units. Thanks again for any comments.

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    Try the Pro-73. It has a nicer display than the 58 and the same receiver's. Look around they are around $40 less than the 955.

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    Pro73=pro58
    Now the pro78or xtr690 would be a real improvement over the pro58. and the price is much lower than the 955
    both the 955 and the pro78=xtr690 offer great value for money, and I would recomend them. So does the pro58, but at a much lower level. Still better than crappas though!

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    If I had to do it all over again, I probably would of bought a V955 after seeing the GOL 07' shootout performance. Then again I am 100% happy with my Pro-73. And until it let's me down is the RD I will be using. Very nice to look at during night useage.

 

 

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