Good radar/laser detector

[Trogdor]

Hey guys, wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a good radar/laser detector. I'd prefer not to have to spend $500, so I don't need one with GPS or something. I'm just looking for something reliable with good range.

[Kracka]

Escort Passport 8500 X50 "Black" model, new for 2012. I have the non-Black 8500 X50 and it's never let me down; they're advertising the Black model as 40% more effective whatever that means.

[TkrPerformance]

also have the passport 8500. It is great. the best part of it is I found it in a thrift store with aly got it for 5.00 and has been in her car ever since then

[turbotalon1g]

Valentine One hands down, the directional arrows are priceless.

I have been hearing good things about the new passport stuff though I think the 9500i has GPS to help cut down on false alarms.

V1 is so good, we plan on getting another my wife doesn't want to drive without it and neither do I.

[A//// Guy]

Nina just got a passport escort, we have yet to try it, but my old cheapy worked great when I had it.

[tehehodi]

http://www.pcmech.com/forum/attachments/general-discussion/4251d1096589246-pics-mini-me-humpday.jpg

[asshanson]

I loved my escort 8500 in the Talon, never got a ticket with that in the car.

[Speedfreak]

I and most my friends all have V1's and wouldn't use anything else.

[ityn]

I've got the V1, and wouldn't change it for anything. Definitely a high quality product that was well thought out.

[Trogdor]

Seems like there only two you guys have pointed out. That leads me to believe both are good products. But at $200 apart, what is the difference between the two - other than GPS?