[insert comment by tr ricer about just not speeding]

Rankings
1) Valentine 1
2) Escort 8500x50
3) Escort 8500
plus for the V1, all you do is give em $50 for any updates they come out with, so it lasts forever, such as the pop radar update that came out a little while ago

The V1 is the best of the best. The 8500x50 is a very solid detector for the money, but if you are going to buy a radar detector, might as well save and get the best IMO. The V1 is $400 from valentine1.com. The 8500x50 is 300 at best buy, but if you know someone who works there, you can get it for $190.

summary: if you have money and want the best, get a V1. If not, find someone who works at best buy and get the 8500 for $200.

-post by kpr10is on my roommates computer