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    Default Getting a RD for my girlfriend

    Hey all,

    I am stuck between getting either a Refurb 8500 or a C65. The 8500 is $150 whereas the C65 is $180. The cost difference isn't that big of a deal to me but performance is. Being in California, we do mostly encounter C/O 34.7 Ka... Also, we are located in Ventura County so those K-band emitting drones are really annoying. Does the C65 have TSR capabilities? It would be really useful.

    The Refurb 8500 is a S7 whereas the C65 is a M4, correct?

    Thanks!

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    Default Re: Getting a RD for my girlfriend

    The refurb 8500 will give better range on K band since it's S7; the C65 is M4 I believe. Looking at the C65 it looks like it's just a rebadged Beltronics RX65. It doesn't have TSR, at least it's not shown in the manual I downloaded, unless they added it later on like they did on the RX65.

    If you need TSR in a under-$200 detector, look at the Beltronics Vector series. The 940 retails for $170 and has TSR. With the Radarbusters discount, you may be able to swing a 955 which is a higher-end unit.
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    Default Re: Getting a RD for my girlfriend

    If you really want your GF to like you, save up and get her a 9500ix. Afterall, it is a "girl RD". Seriously though wimmin like their men sensitive and their RD's quiet.

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    Default Re: Getting a RD for my girlfriend

    Quote Originally Posted by upstatedoc View Post
    If you really want your GF to like you, save up and get her a 9500ix. Afterall, it is a "girl RD". Seriously though wimmin like their men sensitive and their RD's quiet.
    You know, I was thinking about that because she got me a V1. I will consider it.

    Quote Originally Posted by kpatz View Post
    The refurb 8500 will give better range on K band since it's S7; the C65 is M4 I believe. Looking at the C65 it looks like it's just a rebadged Beltronics RX65. It doesn't have TSR, at least it's not shown in the manual I downloaded, unless they added it later on like they did on the RX65.

    If you need TSR in a under-$200 detector, look at the Beltronics Vector series. The 940 retails for $170 and has TSR. With the Radarbusters discount, you may be able to swing a 955 which is a higher-end unit.
    I will look into the V940...she isn't a habitual speeder or anything at all but she just doesn't want to get another 73 in a 65 ticket... Thanks kpatz

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    Default Re: Getting a RD for my girlfriend

    Quote Originally Posted by upstatedoc View Post
    If you really want your GF to like you, save up and get her a 9500ix. Afterall, it is a "girl RD". Seriously though wimmin like their men sensitive and their RD's quiet.
    That's just not right...

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    Default Re: Getting a RD for my girlfriend

    S7>M4, but a girl will appreciate the tunnel vision of the M4 for a quiter commute without having to shell out $500 for the 9500ix.

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    Default Re: Getting a RD for my girlfriend

    Quote Originally Posted by upstatedoc View Post
    If you really want your GF to like you, save up and get her a 9500ix. Afterall, it is a "girl RD". Seriously though wimmin like their men sensitive and their RD's quiet.
    ^^

    Before getting an ix, I'd test drive a cheaper one to see how much she likes it. (i.e. 8500, c65)

    If she's happy with a cheap one, there's no need to buy a more expensive one.

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    Default Re: Getting a RD for my girlfriend

    Quote Originally Posted by Weeth View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by upstatedoc View Post
    If you really want your GF to like you, save up and get her a 9500ix. Afterall, it is a "girl RD". Seriously though wimmin like their men sensitive and their RD's quiet.
    ^^ ...

    Mad about the truth? Sheesh.

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    Default Re: Getting a RD for my girlfriend

    Quote Originally Posted by Born2DV8 View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by upstatedoc View Post
    If you really want your GF to like you, save up and get her a 9500ix. Afterall, it is a "girl RD". Seriously though wimmin like their men sensitive and their RD's quiet.
    That's just not right...
    Quote Originally Posted by Weeth View Post

    ^^
    Be men and buy a V1 already.

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    Default Re: Getting a RD for my girlfriend

    Quote Originally Posted by upstatedoc View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Born2DV8 View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by upstatedoc View Post
    If you really want your GF to like you, save up and get her a 9500ix. Afterall, it is a "girl RD". Seriously though wimmin like their men sensitive and their RD's quiet.
    That's just not right...
    Quote Originally Posted by Weeth View Post

    ^^
    Be men and buy a V1 already.
    I have one lol.
    Last edited by Weeth; 04-25-2011 at 05:18 PM.

 

 

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