Passport 8500 v. Valentine One

yigger · 08-23-2006, 05:17 PM

I need your help...cant decide which to get...please let me know which one you would choose and why.

bhoy · 08-23-2006, 05:22 PM

i've heard good things about the 8500, my vote is still the V1, just because its that good.

yigger · 08-23-2006, 06:07 PM

but I would figure that they're both just as good because they are made by the same person/designer

spincycle · 08-23-2006, 07:21 PM

The Bel Radar detctors are really good too. I have picked up K Band 2 miles plus with hills trees and houses between my car and the radar. I have the Bel 895, it has already saved me from a speeding ticket. It's only 200 bucks at Radio shack. Just another option out there.

**Silver8th** · 08-23-2006, 07:47 PM

....moved to I.C.E., Electrical, Security, & Navigation Forum

fstrnu2 · 08-24-2006, 01:40 PM

go to www.speedzones.com best info on the web hands down

yigger · 08-24-2006, 01:46 PM

^ thnx a bunch that really helped

TommyD · 08-24-2006, 02:55 PM

Valentine 1 dude. Has saved me over 6k thus far by my best estimate.
It remains at the top of the best out there and is the only unit that is permanently upgradeable. In 5 years time you can send it in with $100-150 and get the newer features or the new technology. The other radar detectors, well, you'll be purchasing a whole new unit. Add that up over time, and for your dollar it's also the best one to purchase as well. Imagine having a PC that was permanently upgradeable for a small fee, it's a no brainer.

yigger · 08-24-2006, 02:59 PM

we'll see I have to see how much dinero I have left over after the car payment...I'm poor so I really have to think about this

...really considering the valentine but have to save up

Halcyon819 · 08-24-2006, 04:02 PM

Get the passport dude. They all perform at the same level.

The 8500 x50 is by far the most stylish and simpliest to use.

The V1 has many functions and features, but quite complicated.

I have the passport and love it.

08-23-2006, 05:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
yigger Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nawlins, LA Age: 22 Posts: 327 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Passport 8500 v. Valentine One I need your help...cant decide which to get...please let me know which one you would choose and why.

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Silver8th Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,639 iTrader: 4 / 100%	....moved to I.C.E., Electrical, Security, & Navigation Forum __________________

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bhoy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NJ Age: 41 Posts: 762 Marv iTrader: 7 / 100%	i've heard good things about the 8500, my vote is still the V1, just because its that good.

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yigger Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nawlins, LA Age: 22 Posts: 327 iTrader: 0 / 0%	but I would figure that they're both just as good because they are made by the same person/designer

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spincycle Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Janesville, WI Age: 32 Posts: 85 iTrader: 1 / 100%	The Bel Radar detctors are really good too. I have picked up K Band 2 miles plus with hills trees and houses between my car and the radar. I have the Bel 895, it has already saved me from a speeding ticket. It's only 200 bucks at Radio shack. Just another option out there.

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fstrnu2 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Baton Rouge louisiana Age: 29 Posts: 36 Jacob iTrader: 0 / 0%	go to www.speedzones.com best info on the web hands down

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yigger Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nawlins, LA Age: 22 Posts: 327 iTrader: 0 / 0%	^ thnx a bunch that really helped

08-24-2006, 02:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
TommyD Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,358 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Valentine 1 dude. Has saved me over 6k thus far by my best estimate. It remains at the top of the best out there and is the only unit that is permanently upgradeable. In 5 years time you can send it in with $100-150 and get the newer features or the new technology. The other radar detectors, well, you'll be purchasing a whole new unit. Add that up over time, and for your dollar it's also the best one to purchase as well. Imagine having a PC that was permanently upgradeable for a small fee, it's a no brainer.

08-24-2006, 02:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
yigger Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nawlins, LA Age: 22 Posts: 327 iTrader: 0 / 0%	we'll see I have to see how much dinero I have left over after the car payment...I'm poor so I really have to think about this ...really considering the valentine but have to save up

08-24-2006, 04:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Halcyon819 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Francisco / Davis Age: 22 Posts: 288 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Get the passport dude. They all perform at the same level. The 8500 x50 is by far the most stylish and simpliest to use. The V1 has many functions and features, but quite complicated. I have the passport and love it.