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I also have the Escort Passport 8500 X50, and agree with you ... it has saved me in Vermont on I-89 (K Band) and in New York on I-90 (Ka Band) ... worth every penny I payed for it ! :)

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WOW ..... RESURECTION OF AN OLD POST....

MY FAV SITE ON RADAR...

http://www.radartest.com/ :cheers:

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The last post here was 10/06, so any changed opinions at this point in time?

It appears that the BEL and Escort are on top now according to tests by RadarTest.com. It seems that the big problem with V1's are all the false hits. Are you V1 users troubled by this? Escort's new Redline looks great for detecting radar w/o the GPS capability and the 9500xi just behind but with the GPS. Any opinions on these?

I was going to buy a V1 until I started reading the tests. You can now buy an Escort 8500 x50 from the factory for $299. Not bad considering. The top line 9500 and Redline's are $499.

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I have read all the reviews. The redline is cool but is more of a "highway runner" Unless you need GPS, red camera alerts etc. I still swear by my v1 with the arrows. The v1 still gets great results and its resale is awesome.
I've had my v1 for 10 years and it has not let me down yet.

I am however waiting for the new V1 to come out. They won't say but you know it has to be around the bend, its been about 10 years.

I don't have a problem with the false's - I don't think there are that many.

If I needed a detector today, I'd probably go Escort but In reality as soon as the v1 came out, I'd switch back. I love how the V1 is truly upgradable and I love the situational awareness of the arrows.

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Regarding the GPS functions, do our windshields have an effect on this?

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I use the V1 & believe it to be one of the best.

My Garmin GPS works fine anywhere in the cabin ... does not need to be located next to the windshield cut-out.

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I swear by V1!!! I do get a lot of false hits but it is VERY easy to tell when they are fake vs when they are real. The false hits are always weak in strength and usually only beep once or twice (which helps keep me on my toes and keeps me honest). The real hits make that V1 lite up like a Christmas tree and you know when your being hit by a cop! Also, the false hits don't happen unless your in town. I suppose I would agree that I wish the V1 didn't report the false hits but at the same time, its easy to tell the real ones from the fake ones. Besides, the direction of the radar is so important for me that I don't mind a false hit once in while. It is so nice to know if the radar source is in front or behind you. Also, I don't know if the other radar detectors count the different number of radar sources like the V1 does. I love knowing how many radar sources are in the area because if you go by a sign that tells you your speed, the V1 not only tells you that there is "a" radar source, but it tells you how many. If there is a cop on the other side waiting to catch people with radar detectors who get accustomed to not slowing down when the radar sign makes their detector go off, the V1 will tell you that there is 2 radar sources today when there should only be one. Thats damn nice information to have.

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Like my V1 :hello:

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Been there, done that. Last Bel I owned was a 996. A very good detector. I now own 2 V1's and yes they are a little more sensative to false signals and they don't have the handy mute button on the lighter plug.

But once you try a V1 you'll be hooked. Outstanding range and most important it tells you where the threat is, in front, behind or to the side. The directional aspect does it for me. When it goes off I immediately know where to look.

Haven't heard about a new model from them. If there's info on the net please post it.
H
:cheers:

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Hope it's as good as you say...I just bought one for my (Delayed) trip to Chicago :o.