View Poll Results: Which Radar Detector Rules?
BEL 980
8
9.30%
Cobra XR-1050
1
1.16%
Escort Passport 8500
16
18.60%
Uniden LRD 987
0
0%
Valentine One
60
69.77%
Whistler 1780
1
1.16%
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Radar Detectors: Tough Choice?
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Originally Posted by nlpamg
I'll show it to you next time, mine is actually mounted right next to my rear view mirror. It's hardwired to the fuse box in the back. It isn't too too noticeable...
Here is a pic and here's a link to what my hardwiring ended up looking like: https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w203/109780-help-electrical-wiring-v1-install-please.html
Here is a pic and here's a link to what my hardwiring ended up looking like: https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w203/109780-help-electrical-wiring-v1-install-please.html
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Originally Posted by MB-BOB
Why does every radar detector thread turn into a V1 worshipfest? I very much enjoy my BEL 980, and it's infinitely smaller, and lighter, hence more flexible in where you mount it/conceal it. It doesn't have the directional arrows, but I really don't need to see where the threat is before slowing down.
The voting appears to narrow the field to the BEL, the Passport and the V1, as in every similar thread in the past.
The voting appears to narrow the field to the BEL, the Passport and the V1, as in every similar thread in the past.
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Originally Posted by MB-BOB
Why does every radar detector thread turn into a V1 worshipfest? I very much enjoy my BEL 980, and it's infinitely smaller, and lighter, hence more flexible in where you mount it/conceal it. It doesn't have the directional arrows, but I really don't need to see where the threat is before slowing down.
The voting appears to narrow the field to the BEL, the Passport and the V1, as in every similar thread in the past.
The voting appears to narrow the field to the BEL, the Passport and the V1, as in every similar thread in the past.
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Originally Posted by E55AMG99
Maybe because the majority of the members use V1 and are quite happy with it?
As it is today, however, it's SIZE reminds me of the practicality of an underdash 8-trk player I owned 30-years ago. If this is such a state-of-the-Art detector, surely the gnomes at Valentine can package it in a size no bigger that it's competitors that are just as successful. Don't punish me for my opinions, I'm not punishing you.
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Originally Posted by MB-BOB
There's nothing wrong with the popularity of the V1. If it were the same size as either the Passport or the BEL, I would look into one, myself.
As it is today, however, it's SIZE reminds me of the practicality of an underdash 8-trk player I owned 30-years ago. If this is such a state-of-the-Art detector, surely the gnomes at Valentine can package it in a size no bigger that it's competitors that are just as successful. Don't punish me for my opinions, I'm not punishing you.
As it is today, however, it's SIZE reminds me of the practicality of an underdash 8-trk player I owned 30-years ago. If this is such a state-of-the-Art detector, surely the gnomes at Valentine can package it in a size no bigger that it's competitors that are just as successful. Don't punish me for my opinions, I'm not punishing you.
Now that you mention it, it does look like an 8-track! They really need to come out with a new look that has a true remote mount option. Mike's still living in the 70's I guess.
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Originally Posted by E55AMG99
Now that you mention it, it does look like an 8-track! They really need to come out with a new look that has a true remote mount option. Mike's still living in the 70's I guess.
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Originally Posted by MB-BOB
Cool. Now we are on the same wavelength. I'm sure it's an excellent product. But, at a time when you guys are lapping up smaller and smaller cellphones, ipods, cameras, etc., I just find it odd that you guys give Valentine a pass on it's outmoded design. That's all.
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Originally Posted by E55AMG99
Personally, my gadget collecting drive is dwindling. My cell phone is a 2.5 year old Nokia freebie. It makes and receives calls perfectly! Why change because there is a newer model in a prettier case?
I know this is a bit off-topic, but I only buy new gadgets when I think they have advanced substantially over the items they replace. Thus, my Motorola V400 will do me just fine until the ultimate ipod/phone combo (and enhanced battery) technology arrives. I held off buying a digital camera until 3 megapixels was the norm, and won't buy another until 6-7 megapixels can be had for $150 or less.
So, until Valentine shrinks it's unit to a size that doesn't require band-aid fixes like remote displays, I'll wait on the sidelines.
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Originally Posted by MB-BOB
Um, yes. Thanks. Mysteriously enough, maturity parallels age, whether we like it or not. On this forum, it's pretty obvious. (j/k)
