Valentine One V1 Radar Detector

Pros: Very good sensitivity, especially on K and Ka bands, Nerd Convenience, easy mounting/dismounting
Cons: False alarms, expensive.

Introduction

After receiving traffic citation #22 of my storied career by a slow cop with a radar gun, I realized I needed help. Speeders Anonymous? Hell No!

As mentioned in an earlier opinion on choosing radar...

Pros: Unparalleled radar detection, directional arrows, front AND rear protection, upgradable to new technology
Cons: Most expensive consumer radar detector, somewhat large, still can't protect from instant-on.

Valentine One MSRP $400 Availability: Only from Valentine One direct or Ebay Features: Front and rear radar antennas, front and rear laser sensors, auto dim display. Website http://www.valentine1.com/ ----- ...

Pros: Multi-Directional Arrows, Excellent Range, Bogey Counter, Durability, SAVED ME $$$
Cons: Pricey but worth it

I have already owned a Valentine One radar detector for many years. Ultimately, this is the only radar detector that I would ever trust in my own vehicle. I have probably saved thousands of dollars worth of tickets and insurance premiums with this ...

Pros: Best Sensitivity Around; Arrows
Cons: Auto Dim; No text

The Valentine One was first brought out in early 90s. The unit featured X, K and Wideband Ka. For its time and still, it was King of X and K band pickup. Ka Wideband, thought featured, was in middle of the pack of detectors.

Now this...

Pros: Solid Build Quality, Easy to operate, directional arrows are great!
Cons: costs $400, easy to steal if left in the car

The one thing that scares many people away from the Valentine 1 Radar Laser Detector is the hefty $400 price tag. And although $400 is a lot of money for a radar detector unit, the V1 is well worth it. In my experience with the Valentine 1 (2 ...

Pros: Very Sensitive Detector, Rear Protection, Shows Were Cops Are, Price
Cons: NOT HAVING ONE!

The Valentine One is unlike any radar detector that I've ever seen. I love my Valentine One, I love it like I love my family, like I love my car, and like I love my life. Where would I ever be without a Valentine One? If I were God, the radar detector...

Pros: easy to install, convenient, works well
Cons: slightly expensive

I have recently found the need to purchase one of these units because of a recent speeding ticket I received. I was only going about 10 miles an hour over the speed limit; however, I realized that I can not afford the increasing ticket prices and the...

Pros: EXCELLENT RANGE! best 360 protection! Lots of information displayed
Cons: False Alarms, no lilluminated band detection for night driving

NOTE TO ALL THE VIEWERS I've read many reviews about the Escort x50 and noticed the various comparisons between it and the Valentine. I am assuming that everyone knows that the range of the x50 and the Valentine are both excellent and compare very ...

Pros: 360 degree protection and directional arrows tell you where the threat is located.
Cons: False Alarms.

You were ALL so helpful to me when I was shopping for a radar detector that I am happy to provide my input so that it may help someone else. After careful study, I purchased the Valentine 1 (V1) in January 2005 and have been using it for over 1 month. ...

Pros: Consistent, reliable, long range detection. Functional controls, easy to operate. Dependable and very accurate.
Cons: Must hide it from potential thieves.

First - This is a radar/laser detector. It's designed to pick up radar/laser signals, which it does very well. It doesn't have a lot of "fluffy" features like compass, voice, Safety Warning System, etc. It just uses all it's circuitry to detect ...

Pros: Impeccable Quality & Functionality, Upgrade Program, Supplied Accessories, Value Retention, Programmability
Cons: "Instant On" Still Wins, Expensive, Attractive for Theives, Used Buyers Must Watch Version Levels

The Valentine 1 Radar Detector is, in my opinion, the only option when considering a radar detector. Other than initial purchase and performance, people often ignore the fact that radar technology will change (laser front and rear in the past, perhaps ...

Pros: Extraordinary sensitivity and warning distance/time; ergonomic simplicity; ruggedness and inbuilt quality; POP and Ku.
Cons: Cost; customer service.

I've owned a series of radar detectors going back to the Autotronics Snooper passive X-band detector in 1979. I've lost three to crack junkies and still have all the rest. I collect them and have prowled pawn shops and electronics stores to acquire ...

Pros: Great range (especially X band). Overall a great detector.
Cons: Price, falsing (x-band Laser) and no automute. Arrows not always accurate.

To start, I'll admit that I DO NOT OWN THE V-1. I had extensive opportunity to compare it with my (now old) Passport 8500. I got my passport in December 2003 and I went on "comparison test" with my good friend. I wrote about the test (as a comment to ...

Pros: The only detector that tells you where and how many; Fantastic range; Easy-to-use
Cons: Expensive; Many falses in urban locations

Although I am quite familiar with highway expedience, I never felt the need to have a radar detector in my car. But one fateful day, as it usually goes, I got nabbed by a well-hidden Smoky looking for a quota-satisfying hit. Suddenly, I found myself in...

Pros: Bogey counter, bogey direction
Cons: False alerts

Apparently Epinions made a category for this epinion so I moved my previous one on the Valentine. I'll be deleting the other one shortly. Thanks!

I'm not one to speed constantly from place to place but occasionally I find myself using...