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I have had my V1 for a month. Definately worth the money I paid for it.
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The 9500ix GPS database won't alert you to a real radar/laser threat. It will only keep it from alerting if the threat (radar) was there at some time in the past. (It also gives warning of redlight/speed camera that the V1 can't do.) It's a matter of the decreasing false positives; it does nothing to decrease false negatives, i.e. no alert on real threat. The 9500ix is good in town where there are many non-radar emissions. However, on the highway, where I'm more prone to push the PSL, the V1 and other more sensitive detectors rarely false and give me much more time to take action than the 9500ix since the alerts come earlier. I have to tell you though that the false alert rate of the V1 has been reported out of all proportion. I can and certainly do live with any (and they are rare) false alerts of the V1. Cheers.
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Secondly, you are misinformed of the true capabilities of the GPS database. Not only is it used for marking falses, red light cameras, speed cameras, etc., but they are also using it to mark known common speed traps. So in this case, the GPS enabled detector could enable you to avoid an instant-on ticket, in an area where you are the only major speeder, where the V1 leaves you a sitting duck. In my area, it in fact has 2 intersections marked that are indeed known trap areas, so it's not just theoretical, but actually in use. The database gets updated weekly. Finally, your comment the 9500ix marking a false and missing a true LEO is also not a reason to knock this detector -- if you don't trust it, its easy to disable. You can adjust all settings easily via a computer. Frankly, given the advanced capabilities of the 9500ix, I find the V1 similar to dialup in the world of high speed internet. My opinions of course, based on years of usage of all types of detectors.
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I have to agree with ersin's comments above. Perhaps it's somewhat of a V1 cult, or we're drinking the V1 Koolaid...
The combination of the arrows, bogey counter, and the tones/frequency of the different radar bands provides me with plenty of pertinent information to allow me to gauge the threat, and in turn change my speed accordingly. Sure, the V1 falses quite a bit, but I've learned to take that info into account as well. Can't live without mine, so I'll keep drinking the special V1 drink.
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I've turned X band off and K band is set to "auto-mute". I rarely get false alerts. Period. I'm sorry your experience with the V1 is different. I too have had Escorts and Passports and I feel the V1 is superior due not just to the arrows. There are many other reasons I like my V1 better which I've outlined above. E=mc2, The V1 has been updated over the years. Only the case remains the same. From many years ago the V1 has been the most sensitive detector. Only now, with the Redline, 9500ci and STi-R+, are others catching up. Even with the greater sensitivity, the V1 still has the best ramp-up and quick reaction. You have to get one of the remote install units (9500ci or STi-R+ plus hundreds more dollars) to match the V1 for overall performance. I have to disagree with E=mc2 (even though I majored in Physics ). The 9500ix just does not give the same amount of useful information as the V1. Known speed trap locations that get updated every week is certainly useful, and one thing I may have neglected to mention. But it's not as useful as the up-to-the minute alerts that I get from RadarActive (shown in graphical form too) that get's updated over the air. I prefer the detector to excel at detecting radar emissions first and not get involved in GPS stuff. A GPS with display is far more useful than what the 9500ix gives you. (The new detectors like Escort iQ might have changed my opinion if they performed the detecting thing better.) If you drive in the city then get the 9500ix. I can't speed in the city due to traffic. So a detector is useless for me in the city. I avoid driving in the city if at all possible. I'm sorry you have to. However, on the highway, or any place where traffic will allow one to get faster than the PSL, you will have better protection with the V1 or one of the other high-end detectors -- 9500ci, STi-R+, STi driver or Redline. I may sound like I'm a V1 zombie, but if you read what I've written you'll see that I also recommend Escort and Bel products. Just not the 9500ix. If I had my way I'd have a V1 plus an STi-R+ (and I still may get the STi-R+ someday) and a Laser Interceptor. (I have a Lidatek jammer now but that will change soon.) I have a Bearcat BCT-7 too (in another car) to help alert me to LEO presence. I use the Beartracker feature as well as listening to CB once in a while. It is useful, albeit dated. Perhaps this is overkill, but I find using all these gadgets fun. I haven't received a speeding ticket since I've had my V1 (over 16 years). Remember, a detector alone won't save you from a ticket. Only your behavior will and a detector only helps in keeping you aware of your surroundings so that you can adjust your behavior. The V1 gives me the most information with the most amount of time to change my behavior if need be. Cheers.
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its like my wallet.. you definately need it with you at all times.. best investment for the car.. many times gives me a warning 60 seconds before seeing the popo..
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Try putting it in "L" logic mode. That is unless you have already done this. It will take a lot of false alarms away. It will still go off from time to time.
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radar detectors don't mean shit in SoCal... but I still have the V1..
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I disagree. I have had mine for 6 years and have had no tickets. It works just fine if the cop is using radar. If they are just pacing you then yes it will not save you.
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I look at it this way - The V1 reads all signals and you are the logic processor. Other units read the signal, think about it for a while and compare several variables and then warn you if everything checks out.
For me I'd rather hear everything (IN L MODE) and make my own call on it. Around here cops hide in parking lots next to known 'false' locations and try to catch people with detectors.
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10-15 years' use. Only 5 tickets, should be 15+ (can't save you from planes, instant-on radar, or pacing at night). 10 extra tickets times whatever is less than $400. The best! |
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And ersin, I appreciate and respect the feedback/input, but in my area, cops still use K, and I think that's where a LOT of the falses come from. If cops in your area just use Ka, and you can disable/mute K in your area -- great, but not around here.
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my 100 bucks beltronics saved my butt all the time on the highway. Ka goes off I slow down and i see a patrol car 30sec later.
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