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    Default V1 better than Whistler?

    I can some times be a stubborn person, esp. when it comes to security-related issues. I want to feel safe and comfortable and am willing to pay hundreds of dollars for a well made product. I'm a big fan of Whistler after having gone through three (3) Cobra scanners, which were all returned to Sears and Radio Shack for doing nothing but looking pretty on my window with their little lips sucking on the glass and making cute, adorable sounds when parked in front of some automatic doors. Needless to say Cobra is gay and trash.

    But anyway, I'm a HUGE Whistler fan and enthusiast but am also aware having based this on Youtube videos, the V1 website and customer reviews that the V1 is superior to most radar detectors. Is it better or just as good as the new Whistler XTR-695? I don't care for the little gay arrows on the V1 telling me where the cop is from, I just want to know if the detection and distance is any better.

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    Default Re: V1 better than Whistler?

    Quote Originally Posted by mlyon83 View Post
    I can some times be a stubborn person, esp. when it comes to security-related issues. I want to feel safe and comfortable and am willing to pay hundreds of dollars for a well made product. I'm a big fan of Whistler after having gone through three (3) Cobra scanners, which were all returned to Sears and Radio Shack for doing nothing but looking pretty on my window with their little lips sucking on the glass and making cute, adorable sounds when parked in front of some automatic doors. Needless to say Cobra is gay and trash.

    But anyway, I'm a HUGE Whistler fan and enthusiast but am also aware having based this on Youtube videos, the V1 website and customer reviews that the V1 is superior to most radar detectors. Is it better or just as good as the new Whistler XTR-695? I don't care for the little gay arrows on the V1 telling me where the cop is from, I just want to know if the detection and distance is any better.
    The V1 is much better than any Whistler.

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    Default Re: V1 better than Whistler?

    The Valentine One owns any Whistler any day of the week.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mlyon83 View Post
    I can some times be a stubborn person, esp. when it comes to security-related issues. I want to feel safe and comfortable and am willing to pay hundreds of dollars for a well made product. I'm a big fan of Whistler after having gone through three (3) Cobra scanners, which were all returned to Sears and Radio Shack for doing nothing but looking pretty on my window with their little lips sucking on the glass and making cute, adorable sounds when parked in front of some automatic doors. Needless to say Cobra is gay and trash.

    But anyway, I'm a HUGE Whistler fan and enthusiast but am also aware having based this on Youtube videos, the V1 website and customer reviews that the V1 is superior to most radar detectors. Is it better or just as good as the new Whistler XTR-695? I don't care for the little gay arrows on the V1 telling me where the cop is from, I just want to know if the detection and distance is any better.
    Those little gay arrows can save you more then you think they can.

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    Default Re: V1 better than Whistler?

    ka almost same

    k v1 is superior

    x not sure cos i keep it off.

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    Default Re: V1 better than Whistler?

    All those tests done were not the Rev c Platform of the Pro 78 and the 690. Expect the Ka detection to be 20-30% better especially Ka 34.7..
    Last edited by Jag42; 01-05-2009 at 12:42 PM.

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    Default Re: V1 better than Whistler?

    V1's X band is like their laser, no one in any test has ever beaten it.

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    Default Re: V1 better than Whistler?

    Quote Originally Posted by guit123 View Post
    ka almost same

    k v1 is superior

    x not sure cos i keep it off.
    Quote Originally Posted by Jag42 View Post
    x2.... And all those tests are not the rev c platform of the pro 78 and 690 !!! Ka is increased by 20-30%
    The radar testing at the last GOL was done on a Pro 78 Rev. C and the Whistler performed poorly as compared to every other RD tested, which admittedly are top of the line RDs. The Whistlers are not in the same class as any of the top dogs. That's just the deal. Jerry540i's busted STi beat the Pro78 on K band.

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    Default Re: V1 better than Whistler?

    Quote Originally Posted by djrams80 View Post
    The radar testing at the last GOL was done on a Pro 78 Rev. C and the Whistler performed poorly as compared to every other RD tested, which admittedly are top of the line RDs. The Whistlers are not in the same class as any of the top dogs. That's just the deal. Jerry540i's busted STi beat the Pro78 on K band.

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    That test was a worse case with the Antenna facing straight up. I'm talking about straight ahead I/0 or C/0 Ka. MEM-TEK also stated that Happya$$ Pro 78 was lacking db's on Ka band. The only way to prove me wrong is buy a Whistler Rd yourself and run some videos. My best Ka hit was 4.2 miles from I/0 34.7
    Add Rev C to this
    Last edited by Jag42; 01-05-2009 at 01:05 PM.

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    Default Re: V1 better than Whistler?

    V1 all the way. The... uhm... "gay" arrows as you put it, have already saved my hide twice, and ive only had it for 2 and a half months, no other detector could have had those two saves. Both are in the real experiences section here if you care to read about them.

 

 

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