My Original Valentine 1 radar detector was useless and headed for the trash with all the false alarms. I always loved the arrows but every GM SUV wound makeit alarm. Once I updated this original V1 to latest software with k Junk Fighter it became my # 1 detector. I had purchased the original MAX and was let down on my first day of usig it in on the NYTSPkwy....so off to wife the Max went hoping she would be luckier. She also pickked up tickets in NJ on RT80 so this has tainted me AWAY from the costlier MAX360........So, after, I added a hot red convertible to my stable this Spring, I chose another V1 with LATEST SOFTWARE to help keep me off the shoulder.. I am overall happy with v1 despite its lack of gps and its lack of data base....
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This v1 radar save me couple of time going to work and going to different places. What i like bout this v1 is that it has good range. It give me a decent amount of time to slow down before the other radars get you. Just the other day. Cop was hiding around the corner after a overpass. Didnt see what is at the corner. v1 alerted me like 5-10 sec ahead of time. I did went 60mph on a 45mph road because I had to take a 💩 Had a lot of time to slow down. The downside of valentine1 is that it does give a lot of false alert if you are in town which that has a lot of automatic sliding door like walmart or CVS. The radar alert will go off like crazy but u can turn down the voulme, But if you drive on the Highway is quiet and very good! Don't buy if you want to speed. I bought it because I want to be alert and know whats around me n keep me awake while driving. Other then that i gotta say it definitely worth the money every penny.Read full review
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The Valentine One is a fantastic product! For those times when I've gotten lost in my own thoughts and my speed has gotten away from me, my V1 has saved me from a hefty ticket in a speed trap. The only fault I can find is that it goes off constantly in busy areas when there are no cops. I like that it instantly picks up radar from long distances and the warnings are great. The ease of use is great as well: adjusting volume is simple and the way in which it tells you where the porkers are by using arrows is a great addition. Reccomended, awesome product for the money.
I lived in Florida and consistently got false alarms everywhere especially behind cadillacs and Chevy suburban type models. Now that I'm in Texas, it picks cops up accurately and way less false alarms. Love, how it tells you direction it picks up signal from and how many it is picking up. So far it has not failed me.
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Very good detector. It's easy to use and gives plenty of warning. It does give false readings, but that's because it is so sensitive. The mute button takes care of it. Several things I like about this detector are the bogey counter and the directional arrows. This helps you determine what is a false signal or a cop shooting radar under the cover of a false signal. I've had it for a week and it's saved me already 4 times from speed traps. Just get one. Make sure you get the hardwiring kit also.
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