I am aware of all that. I'm also aware that other detectors beat it in range and sensitivity tests. The magnesium case isn't so great anymore since other units have magnesium cases that shield far better. The V1 can be detected with a radar detector detector. Some others cannot which makes them ideal in states where detectors are illegal. Finally other detectors can also be upgraded, and in fact some have GPS upgradeable capabilities that the V1 just doesn't have.
Driving 4 years without getting nailed means nothing. I've driven 20 years without a detector and haven't been nailed. It's called luck.
My points are simple. The V1 was a great detector. There are now better ones on the market. All radar detectors suck at 'detecting' laser since essentially they tell you that you just got hit and that's why you need a laser jammer in addition to the radar detector.
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer
The beauty of the V1 is that updates are always available and you can check their site as often as you like to see if a new one has been released. Since the magnesium case never changes, you never have to upgrade to a new model. Did you know that? That's why the housing of the V1 hasn't changed in 15 years. Pretty smart.
Oh, and I've never been nailed by laser in the 4 years I've had my V1 and I drive fast -- very fast. And yeah, I drive through CT all the time. I have family that lives up there.
As I stated earlier, get the V1. I've had the Escorts and still nothing compares to the V1. Case closed!
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