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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 12:59 PM
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Is Valentine One still the best radar detector?

Is it still worth the money? I NEED a radar detector and im thinking about comparing it to the Passport X50...

anyone know nething?
Old Mar 3, 2007 | 01:59 PM
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Is it still worth the money? I NEED a radar detector and im thinking about comparing it to the Passport X50...

anyone know nething?
Old Mar 3, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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passport x9500i
Old Mar 3, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by E55AMG2
Don't hate cause you cant ball on our level

Not at all, I spend money on wiser things.
Old Mar 3, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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If you need a radar detector your car is not worth speeding in.

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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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Thats why I dont have one.
Old Mar 3, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
Thats why I dont have one.
you sold the G35?
Old Mar 3, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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No, I dont have/need a radar detector.
Old Mar 7, 2007 | 05:21 AM
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The Valentine One is still #1 according to the latest independent unbiased radar detector test.

http://guysoflidar.com/radar-detecto...ctor-test.html
Old Mar 7, 2007 | 05:41 AM
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The Valentine One is still #1 according to the latest independent unbiased radar detector test.

http://guysoflidar.com/radar-detecto...ctor-test.html
While that may be, unfortunately all the unbiased, scientifically valid evaluations on earth will not stop, or for that matter even slow down, the endless “I saw it on the internet, so it must be true...” or "Well, my buddy told me..." thinking that leads people to believe that some other units are better, and laser & radar jammers actually work; or that coatings/coverings delay/deflect/dampen or otherwise eliminate radar or laser detection………………….

Discussing radar/laser detection is actually worse than arguing politics or religion………… Simple solution: Buy whatever-the-Hell you want, and live with the consequences……………….
Old May 16, 2007 | 11:40 AM
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I have a Valentine and am very satisfied. Have owned Escort, Passport and BEL. They are all good units but the Valentine works better for me.

Your mileage may vary.
Old May 16, 2007 | 11:51 AM
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Bumping an old thread to post information not needed is like sleepin with a fat chick...it's great fun until someone finds out.
Old May 16, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by slickrick
Bumping an old thread to post information not needed is like sleepin with a fat chick...it's great fun until someone finds out.
personal experience?
I Keed...
Old May 22, 2007 | 01:49 PM
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Here is some more information:

There are big problems with the new Escort 9500i and the majority of people are returning them because of less range than the Valentine One and the 8500X50.

http://www.radardetector.net/viewtopic.php?t=22803

They are locking out signals from door openers and the 9500i is not alerting to cops that shoot radar in that area. Owners of the 9500i are also complaining that signals that they lock out are not staying locked out from the day before. They also say that their Sirius/XM radio is cutting out because of the 9500i and its GPS function.

http://www.radardetector.net/viewtopic.php?t=23027
http://www.radardetector.net/viewtopic.php?t=23178
http://www.radardetector.net/viewtopic.php?t=23183
http://www.radardetector.net/viewtopic.php?t=23036
http://www.radardetector.net/viewtopic.php?t=22800
http://www.radardetector.net/viewtop...torder=asc&sta rt=0
http://www.radardetector.net/viewtopic.php?t=22824
http://www.radardetector.net/viewtopic.php?t=22762

http://www.radardetector.net/viewtopic.php?t=22803

Are you satisfied with your 9500i or returning it?Satisfied with 38% [ 18 ]Returning 61% [ 29 ]Total Votes : 47
Old May 22, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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Haha I knew when I saw the new escort it would have many glitches...I love my V1.
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