Cannot Decide
 

I Cannot decide between getting a valentine1 or the new video ipod. I have around 450$ saved up. What do you think I should do? Oh one question, What are the benefits of hardwiring the V1?

Hmmm - good questions. If you're prone to exceed the speed limit regularly, I'd say get the V1 first. If not, then go for the iPod. The reason for hard-wiring the V1 is to hide the unsightly power wire that you'd otherwise have hanging from your V1 down to the cig. lighter. You also may want to look into this if you are getting the V1 - I've had mine for over a year and love it! GL with your decision!

I'd vote for the Ipod and then get the IceLink Plus.
I think I read somewhere here that you can also watch videos from your ipod on your nav screen if you have one.

Get the iPod, you can use it everywhere versus the V1 which can only be used while driving. You will need to save up for the IceLink Plus though.

I see that you're in NJ, if you ever drive on the GSP/17/NJTurnpike/80, I say get the V1, there are more than a few radar traps on those roads and the V1 will pay for itself.

I'd vote for the V1.

Chances are you'll probably get both anyway... but if you get the V1 first, you might save yourself a ticket - the cost of which would eat into your iPod fund!! :)

Think about it this way, the first speeding ticket you will avoid with the V1 will pay for the ipod.

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Another reason for hardwiring the V1 is so that you don't have to turn on/off your V1 everytime you use your car as it will automatically power up/down with the ignition (cig. lighter is not switched).

V1, and with the money you save on tickets - get the iPod. :rofl:

is there anywhere else i can purchase the v1 in store?

I believe the V1's only available on line here. Great product, I don't think you'll be disappointed going this route. Did you check out the S1 too? I know - that could be cutting into your iPod budget, but it's really a great compliment to the V1. Good news is that you can add it later just as easily... Let us know how you make out!

Also, be sure to ask for a refurbished unit if you want to save an additional $40-$50 off the kit. You may require to be put on a waiting list.

So the V1 is a radar detector? Why is it so great? I'm not saying it's not, I'm just uninformed. I think I've seen it in a few ads in Car and Driver.

http://www.valentine1.com/

That and the beltronics are considered the top 2.

http://www.beltronics.com/