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Radar Detector
Brand | Valentine One |
Frequency Bands Supported | X band K band Ka Band Ku Band and Laser |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Display Type | LCD |
Voltage | 12 Volts |
Product Dimensions | 6"L x 4"W x 2.5"H |
About this item
- Excellent condition V1 Valentine One Radar Detector
- Comes in original box, includes detachable coiled phone cord adapter
- Manual included
- Cigarette-lighter Power adapter, visor clip, and windshield mount
- New replacement fuse included
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power source | Corded Electric | DC | DC | — | — | — |
display type | LCD | OLED | OLED | OLED | OLED | — |
voltage | 12 volts | 12 volts | 12 volts | — | 12 volts | — |
Product Description
Comes with power cord, and mount. Version 1.8
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 6 x 2.5 x 4 inches |
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Item Weight | 10.6 ounces |
ASIN | B000U89KGW |
Item model number | V1 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #203 in Radar Detectors |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Other display features | Wireless |
Color | Black |
Manufacturer | Valentine One |
Date First Available | July 24, 2007 |
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Customers like the performance, quality and condition of the radar detector. For example, they mention that it works great, is reliable and top of the line in radar detection. That said, opinions are mixed on value, false alarm rate and sensitivity.
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Customers like the performance of the radar detector. They say it works great, flawlessly in the US, and in flat areas with not many buildings around. It has been upgraded and consistently been a top performer. Some say it's better than advertised, works great out of the city, and is useful for city and town cops.
"...One last thing: This device is very well complemented by the free app Waze...." Read more
"...Over the years, it has been upgraded and has consistently been a top performer...." Read more
"Delivered very fast, and it was like new in a box. Works amazing." Read more
"...With realtime GPS tracking, bogey map, speed information, band power information, and the ability to hook into the bogey database for your area/trip..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the radar detector. They say it's one of the best detectors on the market, very reliable, and accurate. Customers also appreciate the fact that it detects so many types of radar and from multiple directions.
"...of the Valentine One Radar Detector is how it is able to detect the number of different radar and laser units that it is detecting at the same time...." Read more
"...With realtime GPS tracking, bogey map, speed information, band power information, and the ability to hook into the bogey database for your area/trip..." Read more
"...What I really like about this is that it also detects other Radar Detectors and labels them as Jnk for Junk since they are supposed tonot put out a..." Read more
"...Also, laser can be triggered by close proximity (15' in my experience) of the tail lights to certain American-made cars when they hit their brakes..." Read more
Customers like the condition of the radar detector. They mention that it's well built, durable, and reliable. Some say that the mount is very solid and the condition was as new.
"...From the outer box onwards, I was impressed and reassured by the quality I saw - first in the packaging and then the detector itself...." Read more
"...Since those early days, these new V1s offer laser, a reinforced power cord (fixing a former Con), slightly modified/improved interface (see Pros)..." Read more
"...To say this little gem is reliable is a vast under-staement...." Read more
"...My unit was horribly defective upon arrival. Luckily Amazon protected me, and made everything right!! 5 stars for Amazon, zero for the seller :)" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the radar detector. They mention that it has an amazing range, and picks up signals from much further away than the 9500i that they used to own. They appreciate the simplicity and accuracy of this device.
"...The range is truly impressive...." Read more
"...This radar detector is so sensitive and precise that there are times on the interstate when it will go off and one will slow down and drive for as..." Read more
"...different bands is phenomenal and I do feel like it picks up signals from much further away than the 9500i that I used to own, but I never tested..." Read more
"The actual radar detector works great. It picks up radar at a significant distance, can detect radar to the side and behind you...." Read more
Customers find the radar detector very simple to use, with an instruction manual that clearly explains everything. They also say it's accurate and super effective. Customers also mention that the detector is easy to install and read the manual well.
"...-The interface is very intuitive...." Read more
"...The manual is awesome finally someone got it right it explains EVERYTHING, window clip is very good...very happy and best part nee midel like this..." Read more
"Simple to use. Great manual. Are you concerned how well this thing works? I have been so impressed...." Read more
"...the range and accuracy that it has is second to none. it is very simple to use and does not have obnoxious colors like some of the competitors...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the radar detector. Some mention that it's worth the money, saves them money on speeding tickets, and is a worthwhile highway travel investment. However, others say that it isn't cheap, the unit isn’t accurate, and it'll pay for itself quickly.
"...Accordingly, the unit is worth every penny one has to pay for it, and much, much more...." Read more
"...on 6+ years without any problems across the country; saving me hundreds in speeding tickets...." Read more
"...The mount works really well but feels pretty cheap (but then again it is just plastic) whereas the 9500i had a metal mount...." Read more
"...Pricey... but getting something for every penny. worth the $$$" Read more
Customers are mixed about the false alarm rate of the radar detector. Some mention that it does its job and gives plenty of warning for any radar signals, while others say that it's extremely sensitive and does send many false alarms. This makes it hard to trust the warnings and makes it difficult to adjust your speed.
"...Also seems to pick up faint radar signals bouncing off objects and actually starts to beep when the radar is around a curve...." Read more
"...95% of the time this thing makes a noise it is clearly a false alarm. Shopping plazas and some new cars will set off X and K band...." Read more
"...Pro:+Incredible detection range that always amazes my passengers... consistently voted #1 in the rankings in laser and radar tests, usually..." Read more
"...Sometimes it'll just go crazy with warnings when there's nothing there, this will continue for miles and miles...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sensitivity of the radar detector. Some mention that it appears to be fairly sensitive, while others say that it's ultra sensitive. Some say that the detector is best for road trips as it'll pick up on door openers in stores.
"...It is very sensitive and tends to start beeping when it probably detects even faint radar signals. The range is truly impressive...." Read more
"...This radar detector is so sensitive and precise that there are times on the interstate when it will go off and one will slow down and drive for as..." Read more
"...what I've personally experienced, I believe the V1 is the most sensitive of all radars in the market (previous 9500ix owner), and I believe it is..." Read more
"Works as advertised. It is extremely sensitive.95% of the time this thing makes a noise it is clearly a false alarm...." Read more
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I drive a lot on the interstates and needed a reliable radar detector. I was willing to spend the extra $$ to get a high quality one after becoming really mistrustful of my Cobra detector. After reviewing and searching available online material, it was down to this (V1) and the Escort Passport Max 2. There is a fairly detailed nearly 30 minute long video review on youtube which kind of settled it for me in favor of the V1 but felt uneasy about a couple of things:
1. apparently the V1 is very 'chatty' and beeps for just about every X band because it is very sensitive.
2. the video review stressed the fact that to get the most out of this device, you have to tweak the settings using an Android phone. I don't have an Android phone and was concerned about having to borrow one of my friends' to do this.
The Escort Passport Max 2 has GPS built it and hence can use it show speed cameras for instance. But to keep up with the updated database, you have pay a monthly subscription and I do not like that idea at all. There were a few other things I didn't like about the Escort.
So I went ahead and ordered the V1- sold by Stoobies Electronics and fulfilled by Amazon so it arrived very quickly as expected.
From the outer box onwards, I was impressed and reassured by the quality I saw - first in the packaging and then the detector itself. It comes with an educational manual, two kinds of power cords - one coiled, one straight, and three sets of suction cups with one already attached to the mounting clip.
I first just stuck it on my windshield and used the coiled cord and drove around the town and then on the interstate with the Cobra detector also on at the same time. Since then, I have driven over a 1000 miles with this thing and I have to say, I really like it and have started to trust it.
Contrary to my apprehensions, I don't find it going crazy about X band at all. In fact, in my experience it is not chatty at all. And this is out of the box, without changing any settings.
This relieved my other anxiety about having to use an Android phone too since it seems to be doing just fine out of the box. You can use the control knob to change modes between All Bogyes <> Logic and <> Advanced Logic (?? not sure what the exact term is since I don't have the manual with me right now).
It is very sensitive and tends to start beeping when it probably detects even faint radar signals. The range is truly impressive.
I haven't had laser shot at me while using this so far so cannot say about that aspect but the above mentioned video review does say that it fares very well with lasers.
Some folks have written negative reviews about the company and I cannot attest to their customer service since I haven't had to deal with them. But I did notice that the manual describes how you can make your own power cord out of a phone cord (if you needed longer length etc). That speaks well for a company that does not try to sell you unnecessarily proprietary power cords and charge you one kidney for it.
Also note that the company calls this device a radar 'locator' since it is the only device in the market which actually shows you if the radar is in front of you or behind you. It also shows you if it is to your side but I think it does this by calculation between the front and rear antennas since there are no antennas on the sides.
The only negative aspect is the fact that all four bands - laser, K, Ka and X are represented by a four red LEDs in a vertical row. That's fine during daytime but driving on the interstate at night means it is impossible to see which band is being detected. I am starting to learn the different audio tones however - laser is totally different, K and Ka are same or similar and X is somewhat different. I wish they would make these four LEDs different color and that would be probably the only refinement needed.
Other than this, I absolutely like this radar detecter/locator. If you are looking for one in this price range, this is totally the one to get. Use it with the Waze app and you're set!
UPDATE:
Still working wonderfully well. Detects the "Your Speed Is" kind of radars from what seems to be 2-3 miles away (subjectively, did not actually measure the distance!!!). Also seems to pick up faint radar signals bouncing off objects and actually starts to beep when the radar is around a curve. Truly impressive.
Finally did get laser shot at me the other day. The device beeped as expected but as with all lasers, it would have been too late. Fortunately, I was actually going slower than speed limit at the time :)
One last thing: This device is very well complemented by the free app Waze. Together, Waze and V1 provide the best possible traffic "awareness".
Pro:
+Incredible detection range that always amazes my passengers... consistently voted #1 in the rankings in laser and radar tests, usually only dinged for price (see Cons) or styling. (Are they serious? Who care's if it's boxy?)
+Able to track multiple targets at one time (9), which at first sounds silly, but it helps you filter threats
+Able to tell that you've passed a target. Signal in front will shift to side lights and then to rear helping you ID where the signal is
+Is he behind me? Front AND rear detectors (and matching light indicators) I think makes this detector one-of-a-kind
+Black color (unit, mounts and cables) blends into your dash and does not reflect as much light and glare as its shiny counterparts. I can't believe the competition has gone with the shiny titanium styling... silly!
+The longer power cord (four feet?) looks like a "phone cord" and is reinforced nicely, a vast improvement over the early V1 cords
+Also has pieces for hardwiring the unit, but I suspect you'll need to buy wire and an installer (not a typical do it yourselfer project)
+The glass mount (with spare suction cups) is just awesome! After 15 years, the design is still unbeaten!
+Variable volume and mute settings, with one-touch mute
+Display will show a "J" when a signal is determined to be "junk", a false-alarm. When you get the "J" your V1 is telling you that it is retracting the warning from this signal.
+LEDs are arranged vertically, laser ("L") is on top, Ka next, then K, and last X, representing threats ranked from lowest (top LED) to highest probability (bottom LED) of a false alarm
+You can buy spare pieces on-line (an extra cost, but reasonably priced)
+Lights are not overly bright at night... still very visible but not distracting either
+3 sensitivity settings: "all bogeys", "logic" and "advanced logic". Advanced logic filters the most for those who hate false alarms.
+Loudest volume setting is very loud, softest is off, with a nearly limitless number of levels in between. Mute can be any volume that you choose and does not necessarily have to be off
Con:
-Display has one LED for each type of radar detected (laser, Ka, X, and K) but they're all the same color
-EZPass (automatic electronic toll payment) sets off the laser warning, and the unit goes nuts (again the laser warning is intense). Also, laser can be triggered by close proximity (15' in my experience) of the tail lights to certain American-made cars when they hit their brakes (confirmed by the manual).
-Price... ouch
-Visor mount is not very good (too tight) on thicker sun visors, however the glass mount (see pros) is the best ever!
-L, Ka, X, and K next to their LEDs is stenciled on... at night it's hard to tell for instance if Ka is being located or X. There's no good reference and the letters are not illuminated, nor are LEDs color-coded
Neutral:
>Optional concealed display that plugs into the cigarette lighter (must be purchased separately)
>Detectors aren't legal in some states/areas
>Some claim that's it's boxy styling is a turn off, but come on, it's all about having the best detection!
>The shorter power cord (two feet?) is a coiled power cord... Not a con since they supply another, longer cord (see pro section)
Bottom line: Highly recommended/don't leave home without it. I liked mine so much that I have just bought another one for my
wife.