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Old 02-17-2005, 08:11 PM
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Default What is a good Radar Detector?

I know I could spend the $400 on the top of the line setup. But, I really don't want to at this point. I just want alittle warning when driving around town and on road trips. I have never used one before and think it might be wise to pick one up.

I have only recieved 2 tickets in my 10 years of driving, but want to have some sort of protection.

Any suggestions?
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the best protection is abstinence.
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Default Valentine One ($399) or the Passort 8500 ($299)...

Have had both, V1 a little better but 8500 is good bang for the buck.
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Default PNI Sensero is very good . . .

and has specs that are near as good as the top of the line models for around $90 at Costco. I am very happy with mine, though it would be cool to have the arrows like the Valentine.
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my cousin has one and it has saved her *** many times driving between MA to CA.
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Default Solo S2...mid 200's. Best cordless hands down. Very sensative.

The no cord look is very clean and you can take it easily in multiple vehicles.
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...or cleavage.
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Default Save a hundred bucks and go with the Passport 8500

Performance/sensitivity is the same as the V1 (depending on who you talk to); V1's advantage is its directional arrows. Both offer a remote display. The 8500 has some neat features too, like a built-in voltmeter and lots of different display format options.

I have the 8500 and it has served me well.
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