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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 04:12 PM
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Im not sure if this has been covered 1000 times or not but I want a detector 100%. Ive heard good things about the Valentine 1. Any other opinions?
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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 04:15 PM
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i'm pretty sure that Valentine 1 is probably the best. but opinions will vary
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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 04:16 PM
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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 04:25 PM
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tru dat.


I stand by my record... no tickets with V1 engaged. And I deserve one every time I get behind the wheel.
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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 04:26 PM
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V1=
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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 05:03 PM
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yeah the V1 is great...i have the bel 980 series and its been getting the job done so far. either bel or the V1
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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 05:06 PM
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Valentine V1.

-Aoib0t, who thanks the Wizard for his recommendation.
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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 05:16 PM
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I'm pretty sure the V1 is at the top of the list. I use an Escort Passport 7500 and it has served me well for the past 2 years.
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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 06:06 PM
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I want one too, where can we buy this Valentine1 Detector??
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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 06:07 PM
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http://www.valentine1.com
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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 06:14 PM
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I've never been disappointed with my Valentine 1.
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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 06:17 PM
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V1
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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 06:35 PM
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I don't recomend the Passport 7500. It was really weak on the Ka band. I went to Best Buy and returned it (since I orgionaly wanted the 8500 for my b-day) and all I can say is muchhhhh better. On the way back from the store the 8500 saved me from a 90 in a 55. It paid for its self before I even got home

But if you have the money go V1
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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 06:52 PM
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V1
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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 06:54 PM
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V1

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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 06:55 PM
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Word up to the Valentine. Saved me plenty of times in the 4 months that I have had mine. It is a little bit pricey...but much less expensive than the cost of 1 big speeding ticket.
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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 07:12 PM
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V1 gets


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Old Apr 5, 2002 | 07:34 AM
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Well the opinion seems pretty overwhelming for the V1 huh... isnt it like $400?
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Old Apr 5, 2002 | 07:39 AM
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<FONT COLOR="red">V1</FONT>

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Old Apr 5, 2002 | 07:42 AM
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405.50 shipped and worth every single penny
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Old Apr 5, 2002 | 07:45 AM
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I've got the Bel 980 and it has never let me down.
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Old Apr 5, 2002 | 08:31 AM
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V1! I was a skeptic. Bought it, took a trip down to FL (10hr trip)... it saved my *** at least 2 times doing 100 in 70. It more than paid for itself.

thanks to Toda Party for rec. and info.
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Old Apr 5, 2002 | 09:41 AM
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Does it detect laser as well? Most cops around where i live use laser....
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Old Apr 5, 2002 | 09:46 AM
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Yes, but no matter which radar detector you get, you don't have much protection against laser, unless a car in front of you refracts part of the beam.

Laser = The best weapon in their arsenal.

However: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1344082587

This **** works. I'm going to buy one. I found a professional web site for one of these, a sweedish company, I'll post the url when I find it again.
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Old Apr 5, 2002 | 10:17 AM
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This **** works. I'm going to buy one. I found a professional web site for one of these, a sweedish company, I'll post the url when I find it again.
There are two different laser jammers on the market. According to all reports I've seen, both work well. Unlike radar, jamming laser is legal in most of the U.S.

The two products are:

Blinder M-10 Laser Jammer

http://www.blinder.dk is the website of the manufacturer, which is Danish, not Swedish.

There are various places in the U.S. which sell this unit, including:

http://www.blinder.net

http://www.radarbusters.com

Lidatek Laser Echo

http://www.lidatek.com is the website for the manufacturer. It says that this unit is no longer available, that they're transitioning to a new product, to be available May 1.

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