What to purchase? V1 vs. BEL RX65 vs. Escort Passport 8500 X50

[AirMoore]

Oh, And school is in Upstate NY. Been reading some posts and it seems like different areas may have different equipment, making one radar detector better than the next for specific places. So pretty much will only be in the state of NY, NJ and Pennsylvania (what I travel though to go up there). Thanks all.

Jared

PM me to let me know what area you are in if you wish... I might just be able to give you some insider info depending on where you go.

[Radar]

Search on this site about V1 customer service, don't take mine or anyone else's word for it since you can't judge customer service based on any single person's experience, or what they've heard. It should be apparent if there are issues or not. I suggest you include the word "lady" in the search.

[Radar]

Just saw your topic. I would recommend the Valentine One. It has the best detection range of any detector you listed and the arrows definitely add to it. Valentine Research is not a company known for excellent customer service but they make a great product which more than makes up for it. Escort and Beltronics are the same company and from all my experiences with them, have excellent customer service. The V1 is a bit chatty in the city but if you can learn where the falses are you will begin to mute the alerts immediately without having to think about it.

Very well put ... neighbor. I'll pm you. Add a Cheetah and the RD interface to the V1, and you're set. Driving back roads and highways, you'd actually be okay without the Cheetah and RD interface, so you could get it later and just get the V1 for now.

[jcoren1]

Thank you everyone for the help. V1 ordered earlier tonight. Will let you know how it goes.

[Radar]

Thank you everyone for the help. V1 ordered earlier tonight. Will let you know how it goes.

Congrats. While you're waiting for it, research adding a Cheetah mirror or C100 to your setup, as it gives you a much better overall experience.

[GearedUp]

I'd say good choice as well. I have an X50, which I've been very happy with, although I do find myself wanting more out of the device. I went to school in Ithaca, NY and I often travel through NY, NJ, and PA so I know the kinds of things you're watching out for.

Congrats on your choice from the solid advice in other's responses.

[SixersFan64]

bump.


OP how do you like your V1?