Need help deciding

**chester** · 07-17-2006, 10:33 AM

I am looking for a new high end detector. I am sure this question has been asked lots on this site but i hope to make my decision either today or tomorrow.

I was looking at the V1, X50 and the prox65 Bel. I am now leaning towards the Bel just due to its size and ergonomic design. I liked the V1, but damn is that thing ugly and big not to mention expensive.

I am looking for opinions on who has tried most of these detectors and how they stack up. I think i want the Bell but don't want to get the Bel if the passport is better. Do highway/city almost equal in Wisc where K and Laser are present with some Ka. please help me as i am leaving on a 600 mile trip and want to be prepared.

**kpatz** · 07-17-2006, 10:46 AM

Actually the V1 is shorter but wider than the RX65 and X50. So it really isn't as huge or ugly as it appears in the pics.

All 3 detectors are top notch for K band. V1 is king of laser detection (though a jammer is always better if laser is a concern). RX65 is the best overall choice for Ka and POP.

**chester** · 07-17-2006, 10:59 AM

what about good old "K" band. Where i live this is mostly what we have, that and laser.

**xihua** · 07-17-2006, 11:01 AM

i personally like the v1. i think you will fall inlove w. the arrows, bogey counter, and rear radar. plus the case is made out of magnesium rather than plastic..meaning your v1 will always look brandnew for many years to come..and easy to sell on ebay when you want to update. just say...brand new v1 and people wont notice the difference. i kno..its a mean trick but thats how business is today.

**oak3x** · 07-22-2006, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by chester

I am looking for a new high end detector. I am sure this question has been asked lots on this site but i hope to make my decision either today or tomorrow.

I was looking at the V1, X50 and the prox65 Bel. I am now leaning towards the Bel just due to its size and ergonomic design. I liked the V1, but *BEEP* is that thing ugly and big not to mention expensive.

I am looking for opinions on who has tried most of these detectors and how they stack up. I think i want the Bell but don't want to get the Bel if the passport is better. Do highway/city almost equal in Wisc where K and Laser are present with some Ka. please help me as i am leaving on a 600 mile trip and want to be prepared.

I own both the V1 and BEL STI. I wrote a test review on these units this morning. Here's the link"

http://www.radardetector.net/Valenti...est-14401t.php