I have been using radar detectors for about 13 years now. I tried them all and found out Beltronics are the best. Im running the Beltronics RX65 Radar Detector. They sell for as low on ebay new for $232.00 that

 

I had a Bel vector sti which died after 2 years and a 980 which is still running about 3years. My fiance presently uses the 980 and I have a Valentine1. Arrows are a nice feature and after having them, you can't go back. I read a lot of people typing that cliche, but after having one, it's really true. I've had the V1 over a year now and I'm satisfied. I'll probably pick up another one when the fiance changes cars.

I have friends with the x50 and the fiance's younger bro has a 8500. All seem very similar in detection distance so it's all about what you want to spend. Any one of the 3 are fine

 

I totally agree with what he says about the K40 - overpriced and NO WAY as effective as the Valentine in any circumstances!

In college I worked for a high end dealer installing K40's at about $1200 a pop and even with our employee discounts, I would not put one in my car - had a V-1 instead

When customers asked, I just told them I like the portability...hahaha j/k

Truth is if you speed enough - you will get caught but the Valentine is as close as you can get to a second eye to help you out.

K40 is for those rich people who "think" they have the best cuz they paid the most...hahaha - sorry to say but true.


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One of the only jammers that actually works is the Laser Shifter by Passport, but it's only for laser, which is pretty rare.