Radar detectors

[doktorek]

True, V1 is no longer a top dog. Its a good unit but I went with a BEL from research 3 years ago. I dont know who has the top unit now. I have to go back to my bookmarks.

 

[KMeloney]

True, V1 is no longer a top dog. Its a good unit but I went with a BEL from research 3 years ago. I dont know who has the top unit now. I have to go back to my bookmarks.

The V-1 is a "good" unit? Have you owned one? They're outstanding. And once you've had the directional arrows, there's no going back to not having them.

 

[09tahoehybrid]

The V-1 is a "good" unit? Have you owned one? They're outstanding. And once you've had the directional arrows, there's no going back to not having them.

I have owned a V1 and was thoroughly disappointed. Unless your commute is all highway, the V1 gives way too many false alarms. The directional arrows are useless if they are pointing you towards the nearest Walmarts auto door opener.

Currently running a Beltronics 9500ix, very few false alarms, red light cam & speed trap warning, plus the ability to block out false alerts via GPS.

 

[doktorek]

Yes, I had one for years before I got BEL or BELTRONICS 3 years ago. 3 years ago there was a study where BEL came on top of V1. So I decided to change to newer technology. I dont know how they stand now. I cant find those comparison links. V1 used to lack in something - I dont remember what it was - I think it lacked some new radar detectors technology from what I remember.

 

[KMeloney]

I have owned a V1 and was thoroughly disappointed. Unless your commute is all highway, the V1 gives way too many false alarms. The directional arrows are useless if they are pointing you towards the nearest Walmarts auto door opener.

Currently running a Beltronics 9500ix, very few false alarms, red light cam & speed trap warning, plus the ability to block out false alerts via GPS.

They don't use radar "in town" around here. Only timing traps, and no radar detector will help you there. I also don't need red light camera warnings -- I'd assume that an actual officer would nail me if I were to blow a red light. Incidentally, I don't blow red lights. So, yeah, I just need the detector to work well on the highway...

 

[09tahoehybrid]

They don't use radar "in town" around here. Only timing traps, and no radar detector will help you there. I also don't need red light camera warnings -- I'd assume that an actual officer would nail me if I were to blow a red light. Incidentally, I don't blow red lights. So, yeah, I just need the detector to work well on the highway...

I'm glad you are enjoying the V1 more than I did; but for my needs, the more advanced, GPS equipped 9500ix is the clear winner.

 

[doktorek]

Im wondering if that red camera warning works. We have a ton of those in my town - that would be so cool to have. How the heck did they figure that out?

 

[stevek]

V1, all the way. Almost 6 years driving, 6 years of no ticket. I've been pretty dumb in a variety of trucks/cars so I'd definitely say it works. Just be smart about it and you won't have a problem.

 

[09tahoehybrid]

It definitely works... Its a database the detector has in it that has all the gps coordinates of known red light cams. The detector database can be updated by syncing it with the beltronics website. You can also create your own gps "points of interest"..

I just realized I have been saying beltronics ....I mean ****** 9500ix. Same parent company, but still a mistake on my part.

 

[doktorek]

Stevek - your unit maybe out of date. Since 6 years ago - 2 new radar technologies came out. I dont have details on it. Does V1 let you update their detectors?