New V1

**focalcivic** · 12-31-2008, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by wegrowhair

I paid 399.00 for a new one. Hard to tell with the way it was packaged.
The last 3 numbers of the serial seem right for a Dec 08 purchase.

Grow, I just got a V1 today. You got me paranoid. My box is in great shape no pry marks on the lid. The manual is also is very good shape, still stiff when opening. The unit seems good, the lenses have no micro scratches (many Bels I had bought new had them). Did you inspect the unit itself? any marks scratches etc?

How did you check the serial number? and date?

**KYDRIVER_1** · 12-31-2008, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by Holla

Can you check the version fo us to see if has changed or not.

If your asking what the shipping revision is now it's 3.872 or mine is at least and it was purchased on the 18th of this month.

**wegrowhair** · 12-31-2008, 01:46 PM

[QUOTE=focalcivic;486155]Grow, I just got a V1 today. You got me paranoid. My box is in great shape no pry marks on the lid. The manual is also is very good shape, still stiff when opening. The unit seems good, the lenses have no micro scratches (many Bels I had bought new had them). Did you inspect the unit itself? any marks scratches etc?
How did you check the serial number? and date?[/QUOTE

I CALLED V1 TODAY, AND THEY SAID THAT IS THE WAY THEY DO IT.(NO PLASTIC)
I BELIEVE THE NUMBERS ARE ON THE BACK OF THE UNIT. (SORRY FOR ALL THE CAPS)

**focalcivic** · 12-31-2008, 02:07 PM

[quote=wegrowhair;486184]

Originally Posted by focalcivic

Grow, I just got a V1 today. You got me paranoid. My box is in great shape no pry marks on the lid. The manual is also is very good shape, still stiff when opening. The unit seems good, the lenses have no micro scratches (many Bels I had bought new had them). Did you inspect the unit itself? any marks scratches etc?
How did you check the serial number? and date?[/QUOTE

I CALLED V1 TODAY, AND THEY SAID THAT IS THE WAY THEY DO IT.(NO PLASTIC)
I BELIEVE THE NUMBERS ARE ON THE BACK OF THE UNIT. (SORRY FOR ALL THE CAPS)

They do not pack in plastic, not needed it has a nice soft foam insert. Did you are ask about the manual?

**<<JAZZY>>** · 12-31-2008, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by wegrowhair

It's strange because when I pick both of them up at the same time the ix feels well made and heavy. The V1 seems light as a feather. Not sure what that means.

I am not sure what the weight of the Escort 9500ix is but here are the stats of the other top dogs.

Size (from smallest to largest):

Valentine One -> 16.20 cu. in.
Bel RX65 Pro -> 16.33 cu. in.
Bel STi Driver-> 16.33 cu. in.
Escort 8500 X50 -> 18.95 cu. in.
Escort 9500i -> 21.72 cu. in.

Weight (from lightest to heaviest):

Valentine One -> 181.5g (6.40 ounces)
Bel RX65 Pro -> 236.6g (8.35 ounces)
Escort 8500 X50 -> 253.7g (8.95 ounces)
Escort 9500i -> 269.2g (9.49 ounces)
Bel STi Driver -> 291.6g (10.29 ounces)

The Escort 9500i is the largest in size and the Beltronics STi Driver is the heaviest. The Valentine One is the smallest and lightest radar detector of the top five radar detectors made today.

**focalcivic** · 12-31-2008, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by <<JAZZY>>

I am not sure what the weight of the Escort 9500ix is but here are the stats of the other top dogs.

Size (from smallest to largest):

Valentine One -> 16.20 cu. in.
Bel RX65 Pro -> 16.33 cu. in.
Bel STi Driver-> 16.33 cu. in.
Escort 8500 X50 -> 18.95 cu. in.
Escort 9500i -> 21.72 cu. in.

Weight (from lightest to heaviest):

Valentine One -> 181.5g (6.40 ounces)
Bel RX65 Pro -> 236.6g (8.35 ounces)
Escort 8500 X50 -> 253.7g (8.95 ounces)
Escort 9500i -> 269.2g (9.49 ounces)
Bel STi Driver -> 291.6g (10.29 ounces)

The Escort 9500i is the largest in size and the Beltronics STi Driver is the heaviest. The Valentine One is the smallest and lightest radar detector of the top five radar detectors made today.

Interesting, sometimes people associate weight with quality, not always the case.