Radar detector?
07-14-2008, 01:03 PM
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Sure they are. What exactly do they do for you? How do they add to the functionality of the detector? Do they assist you in determining an action to a legit threat?
1.Nothing
2. They don't
3. No because your response is the same.
News flash: the arrows are a gimmick. The v1 is a great detector. It performs very well. In no way is it superior to other high end detectors because of the arrows. They are a gimmick. If the arrows are a factor in determining a detector, you'd be well served to do more research and brush uo on the use of detectors.
1.Nothing
2. They don't
3. No because your response is the same.
News flash: the arrows are a gimmick. The v1 is a great detector. It performs very well. In no way is it superior to other high end detectors because of the arrows. They are a gimmick. If the arrows are a factor in determining a detector, you'd be well served to do more research and brush uo on the use of detectors.
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07-14-2008, 01:10 PM
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i lol at the arrows, What if the sideways ones go off, is the CHP up the hill against the soundwall? or in that guys farm field? they are pointless IMO because once you see something light up, youre gonna slow down no matter what direction it says
07-14-2008, 01:12 PM
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Sure they are. What exactly do they do for you? How do they add to the functionality of the detector? Do they assist you in determining an action to a legit threat?
1.Nothing
2. They don't
3. No because your response is the same.
News flash: the arrows are a gimmick. The v1 is a great detector. It performs very well. In no way is it superior to other high end detectors because of the arrows. They are a gimmick. If the arrows are a factor in determining a detector, you'd be well served to do more research and brush uo on the use of detectors.
1.Nothing
2. They don't
3. No because your response is the same.
News flash: the arrows are a gimmick. The v1 is a great detector. It performs very well. In no way is it superior to other high end detectors because of the arrows. They are a gimmick. If the arrows are a factor in determining a detector, you'd be well served to do more research and brush uo on the use of detectors.
1. hear alert
2. slow the **** down
3. see where the arrows are pointing
4. look in that direction to see wtf is up.
07-14-2008, 01:53 PM
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Yep, running a detector with a great warranty backed by a solid company is right up there with Sharper Image BS.
Give it a rest. You don't like V1's, fine. Other people do, fine. Noone's been saying other brands are crap, just that we happen to a like a particular one because of a different set of features.
Give it a rest. You don't like V1's, fine. Other people do, fine. Noone's been saying other brands are crap, just that we happen to a like a particular one because of a different set of features.
07-14-2008, 02:14 PM
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Yep, running a detector with a great warranty backed by a solid company is right up there with Sharper Image BS.
Give it a rest. You don't like V1's, fine. Other people do, fine. Noone's been saying other brands are crap, just that we happen to a like a particular one because of a different set of features.
Give it a rest. You don't like V1's, fine. Other people do, fine. Noone's been saying other brands are crap, just that we happen to a like a particular one because of a different set of features.
Side note: Give it a rest? I have quite a bit of knowledge on the subject. To stop lending my $.02 would pretty much stop the flow of any useful information being passed.
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07-14-2008, 02:20 PM
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- Say V1 and others are good, then mention the Bell did better than the V1 in some tests (but not which tests or any other information such as your source for that info)
- Assert that the V1 arrows are a gimmick and be completely unwilling to listen to anyone else, including those who own them and find them useful
- Do some wicked slippery-sloping about other peoples likely purchases based on your opinion of the V1 features
Thank you so very, very much, for your valued contribution to this discussion. You have advanced the radar detector debate many years in to the future.
07-14-2008, 02:25 PM
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I have nothing against the V1. Like I said it's a great detector. To say "V1 hands down the best", then use the arrows as reasoning is stupid. You own an Ionic breeze don't you?\
Side note: Give it a rest? I have quite a bit of knowledge on the subject. To stop lending my $.02 would pretty much stop the flow of any useful information being passed.
Side note: Give it a rest? I have quite a bit of knowledge on the subject. To stop lending my $.02 would pretty much stop the flow of any useful information being passed.
07-14-2008, 02:33 PM
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This helps a ton.
Expected no matter what thread the SRIC contributes too.
Expected no matter what thread the SRIC contributes too.
All you've done so far is:
Thank you so very, very much, for your valued contribution to this discussion. You have advanced the radar detector debate many years in to the future.
You're very very welcome
- Say V1 and others are good, then mention the Bell did better than the V1 in some tests (but not which tests or any other information such as your source for that info)
Google it D'bag, I did... - Assert that the V1 arrows are a gimmick and be completely unwilling to listen to anyone else, including those who own them and find them useful
This is true, arrows are useless gimmicks... - Do some wicked slippery-sloping about other peoples likely purchases based on your opinion of the V1 features
This is also. In no way should the arrows justify a purchase. They are at a minimum $100 arrows. $100 for very little benefit, if any at all. As opinions go, WTF would you want to spend an extra $100 on something that makes no difference in performance. Do you have a BOV on your car?
Thank you so very, very much, for your valued contribution to this discussion. You have advanced the radar detector debate many years in to the future.
You're very very welcome
07-14-2008, 02:39 PM
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The Escort X50, Bell RX65 PRO, and The V1 will all serve you very well. IMO the V1 arrows are useless. Once you learn how to use the detector and recognize what it is telling you, you gain greater awareness than relying on a couple of silly arrows. IMO the BELL RX65 is every bit as capable as the Valentine. In some tests it actually performed better. I've been using detectors since I started driving. Don't just put one in your car and think you have a get out of jail free card. It is a tool and you need to learn how to use it.
I still have a first-gen Escort....does that make me an Escort fanboy? I've also tried some of their recent models, as well as the Bells, and I like the V1 better for a number of reasons: I'm happy with the detection performance; the "bogey locator" gives me an idea of where the signal is coming form so I can be aware as I am reacting to an alert, the construction of the device itself is considerably more solid, the interface is cleaner and more intuitive....that's my opinion. It's no more valuable than yours, which is why I haven't said anything negative about other detectors outside of my own personal experience. I welcome you to do the same if you'd like to be an adult part of this discussion and can refrain from stereotyping people who make certain purchasing decisions. Fair enough?