Valentine One V1

Pros: Everything about this new detector

Cons: Maybe the price, but you get what you pay for.

The Bottom Line: I highly recommend this detector to any one who can afford it.

Review: This is a grate detector, or at least the new one with the 1.8 version software upgrade is. I have owned a Passport 8500 for about a year now and it is a good detector. But the new V-1 beats it in a big way. This new V-1 picks up K, KA, X, Laser,...

Pros: The arrow light show when it works!

Cons: BAD warranty, No self check, 2 expensive, bulky old look, too many false alarms!

The Bottom Line: Technology has come a long way, and other detectors are just as good for lot less money. Next time i'll buy a cheaper one!

Review: I bought my V1 2 yrs ago after lots of research and the final belief that it was the best on the market. However, that all changed this morning. As I was traveling down the road, I noticed a motorcycle cop aiming his handheld radar gun right at me...

Pros: Best protection.

Cons: Apparent high price

Review: Over the past ten years, I have owned several different radar detectors.

Started with an Escort in my 1989 Taurus SHO, moved up to a Passport, and graduated to my first Valentine 1 in 1993. It was an original with just front and rear...

Pros: Arrows, range, auto dimming and loudness

Cons: Suction cups. Need tech support to shut-off X Band. Cost.

The Bottom Line: $399 might just save you a fortune!

Review: I have owned an Escort 8500 for 2 years now. I just recently purchased a Valentine One (the arrows intrigued me!) I have had very good results with my Escort. After reading review after review on both, I finally tested them out side by side tonight...

Pros: Great range, programmable features (if you can find them)

Cons: Customer service, customer service, customer service!

Review: The detector is great, but the service is horrible. If your detector ever needs repair, you will pay out the rear-end for it. I simply needed the plastic pieces replaced (front lens, rear lens, and the display), and they bilked me out of $91.
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Pros: Many features, Ku Band, incredible Ka responsiveness

Cons: Big price tag, Poor 'Instant on' and Laser detection, arrow displays are inconsistent.

The Bottom Line: The Valentine One is most impressive. It offers no-nonsense information, high quality, and military style logistics. Although, If you're looking for a 'miracle' radar detector, there isn't one.

Review: 3/9/02
For all those looking for a good radar detector, look no further. The Valentine One offers many benefits to the mix- unparalleled product integrity and reliability. From the moment you take it out of the box you know that this is a high...

Pros: TOP PROTECTION, BOGEY COUNTER, CONCEALED DISPLAY OPTION, ARROW LOCATOR SYSTEM, UPGRADEABLE, K POP DETECTION

Cons: Small Radar band LED display. No included carrying case.

The Bottom Line: You can't go wrong buying a Valentine 1 Radar Detector. I highly recommend the concealed display.

Review: I am so glad I discovered the Valentine 1 (V1) on Epinions, when searching for radar detector reviews. I've used detectors going back to 1980. My first high end detector was the Cobra Trapshooter II then I began using Bel products in the 1980 s,...

Pros: Directional arrows, counter, currently the most sensitive detector on the market, tough casing

Cons: Lots of false positives due to sensitive detection

The Bottom Line: Save up for the V1 and avoid the urge to pick up the cheaper competition. The V1 beats them hands-down in features that matter, sensitivity, and build quality.

Review: After my last (out of three) Escort X50 detector went haywire, I finally bit the bullet to see if paying a premium for a V1 would get me a better detector. Well, I must thank Escort for helping me open my eyes to what I've been missing all this...

Pros: Great sensitivity, can track multiple radars.

Cons: Need to place unit in a good spot on the windshield for best performance.

The Bottom Line: Save up the money and buy it. You will wonder how you survived without it.

Review: People can complain about the high price of this unit, and to shell out over $400 is a lot. But my V1 has paid for itself numerous times already. It is not fancy, doesn't give you many options, but then again, it doesn't need to. The Valentine One...

Pros: Sensitivity of all bands is top notch. Directional arrows are a must have.

Cons: Slightly expensive, could be sleeker.

The Bottom Line: All around, this detector delivers more value than any other.

Review: As you may have read over in the Passport 8500 section, I've owned two V1's previously and now, after selling my 8500, I'm on my third V1.

Here are some reasons the Valentine One in my opinion is the best radar detector on the market.
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