[sperry]

The V1 has two patented features that make it superior to other detectors: the forward/rearward receiver, and the bogey counter. It tells you how many radar transmitters are out there, and what direction they're coming from. Once you get used to the display, it gives you a ton of information quickly. There's no such thing as a "false alert"... when you see x-band next to you, you know it's the doors at the Walmart your passing. When you see Ka band in front getting very powerful rapidly, you know it's a cop in oncoming traffic... etc, etc.

Other brands approximate the V1's features, but none will ever totally match it because the V1's features are patented. Hell, all the other detectors have to pick up radar that's behind you by seeing it reflected off the stuff in front of you!

My only problem... there's no V1 with a remote install kit. My SVX's windows have metallic tint, which makes my V1 nearly useless behind the windshield. That's why I bought Josh's Bell RX75 (which is a stealthy remote mount deal). I'd love to comment on it, but it's still sitting in a box in my garage waiting to be installed. The reviews say it's a good detector, so while it may not have the features I really like on the V1, at least it will be out from behind the glass on the car so it will work. All I need is a free Saturday to pull the bumper off the car and install it.