Is this true about the V1?

[JJ88]

Although I knew that the V1 had a rear antenna as well, I wasn't aware how much of a difference it actually made. I saw this illustration comparing the ranges of normal detectors and Valentines (the two overhead pictures of cars) on the Valentine website : http://www.valentine1.com/. Is this difference really that significant, and is Laser/Radar often a threat from behind? I was considering getting the X50 but after reading this and some reviews I am now unsure...is the V1 worth the extra $50?

[JeepinJeff]

is the V1 worth the extra $50?

YES.

I have both the X50 and the V1. I greatly prefer the V1.

The arrows alone make it worth the extra coin.

[CJR238]

Although I knew that the V1 had a rear antenna as well, I wasn't aware how much of a difference it actually made. I saw this illustration comparing the ranges of normal detectors and Valentines (the two overhead pictures of cars) on the Valentine website : http://www.valentine1.com/. Is this difference really that significant, and is Laser/Radar often a threat from behind? I was considering getting the X50 but after reading this and some reviews I am now unsure...is the V1 worth the extra $50?

Some people turn off the rear antenna on there V1, it tends to be more catty with it on.
The V1 is more sensitive than all others and if you except a laser alert as "you have been tagged" you good to go.

If you don’t mind spending the measly $50 extra, do it.

[vliou2173]

And being pissed off in the city due to significantly non user intuitive manual filtering rules

[hockey005]

Yea v1 is da best

[Phillip559]

Although I knew that the V1 had a rear antenna as well, I wasn't aware how much of a difference it actually made. I saw this illustration comparing the ranges of normal detectors and Valentines (the two overhead pictures of cars) on the Valentine website : http://www.valentine1.com/. Is this difference really that significant, and is Laser/Radar often a threat from behind? I was considering getting the X50 but after reading this and some reviews I am now unsure...is the V1 worth the extra $50?

Some people turn off the rear antenna on there V1, it tends to be more catty with it on.
The V1 is more sensitive than all others and if you except a laser alert as "you have been tagged" you good to go.

If you don’t mind spending the measly $50 extra, do it.

You can't turn off the rear antenna on the Valentine 1. However, you can mute alerts from the rear antenna on k band under option G. This has no effect on the other bands.

[proudNMAmember]

And the extra k band muting from the rear comes in handy while using logic/advanced logic modes.

[Virion]

The illustration is greatly exaggerated, but yes the V1 has greater range from the rear. As others mentioned it also makes the V1 considerably more chatty.

[bigalinwv]

Choosing whetehr you want a V1 is more dependent on your driving patterns and terrain. If you mostly drive in urban areas it will drive you nuts with constant falses. For urban driving the best are Belscorts.

On the other hand if a lot of your driving is highway and/or rural, the V1 really shines with impressive range.

The other thing to consider is whether you like alot of information about the alert (Belscorts), or whether you are more interested in which direction it's coming from (V1).

One major factor for me has always been the falsing. I, for one, can't deal with a "chatty" detector. You may be the kind of person that a lot of falses doesn't bother.

IMHO this decision is about 50/50=Personal preferences/driving area.

[erickonphoenix]

I love the V1 because it's so interactive. You have to learn how to use the tool first. I think I've got a good 1st grade education on it. But it will be a few months before I'm competent to say I understand the device.

Certainly the most sensitive machine out there.