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    Default considering v1, couple simple questions

    i read an article posted in the general section that compared all the detectors against laser guns, and i was quite impressed with how the v1 compared. i'm now willing to shell out the cash that one costs. i however have a couple questions before i go through with a purchase.

    i see topics all over referring to 3.xxx models. when i pull a serial number from ebay that belongs to a 1.8 with pop2, it says its fully up to date and there are no upgrades. am i missing something here?

    i see that the laser detection is awesome with the v1, but i dont think laser is used all that often in my region judging by mine and my friends experience with his 8500. how does the v1 compare to other detectors with the k, ka, and x bands?

    the last thing i'm wondering about. i search froogle and the cheapest v1 is 500 bucks, on ebay, used ones are going for ~400. when i go to the valentine website, they're for sale for 400 brand new. any reasoning behind this?

    thanks for any help

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    Default Re: considering v1, couple simple questions

    Quote Originally Posted by joegibs

    the last thing i'm wondering about. i search froogle and the cheapest v1 is 500 bucks, on ebay, used ones are going for ~400. when i go to the valentine website, they're for sale for 400 brand new. any reasoning behind this?

    thanks for any help
    People are dumb. Or internationals, v1 won't ship to them so they have to use alterier ways.

    As for the 1.8 and 3.851.

    1.8 = Hardware
    3.851 = Software Revision Number

    For the most part. The 3.851 or whatever number is only seen when you enter programming mode. 3.851 is the newest, btw. You can get a factory refurbed from v1 for 10% off. So 360. most people believe they are new ones - and they come with the same 1 year warranty and free software upgrades

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    how would i go about getting the refurb?

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    Call the number on the valentine1 website during their service hours. And tell them you want a refurbished v1. They will tell you they have none in stock and have a bunch in line of you most likely. But thats just their last ploy to get you to buy one on the spot right away. Typically they will ship the refurbed out within 2 days, sometimes same day. I also highly recommend the concealed display, great for night driving!

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    Real life info on refurbs. Just be aware that they can be real refurbs, not brand new.

    How do I know? I just got a refurb that was used. Seems to be in very good shape, but definitely not a pristine detector and docs. Latest software version as well.

    Also, it took a week for them to ship me one, so be prepared to wait.

    grob

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    thanks for the help guys.

    only thing i need to know now is how are they on k, ka, and x bands?

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    Well I <3 it. Some will say the Ka isn't as strong as it should be, it'll get better. Its still enough time to slow down - I believe.

    In X and Laser it WOOPS the crap out of the rest of the field
    In K it performs better than the field, but doesn't womp em.
    in Ka, see above.

    Just order one, if you don't like it - you can sned it back in the first 30 days and you get everything back minus shipping

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    new v1 ordered

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    Welcome to da club!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by joegibs
    new v1 ordered
    Congrats on a wise decision.

 

 

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