Reddit reviews Valentine One Radar Detector

Agree with everything here. Just wanted to add my personal experience.

I drove across country and back this summer. I left my California bought handgun behind just to avoid a legal headache. But, I got one of the best radar detectors on the market for the drive. If i remember correctly only Washington DC and Virginia have laws against radar detectors. Other than that, I never got pulled over in my 3 weeks of driving.

http://www.amazon.com/valentine-one-V1-Valentine-Detector/dp/B000U89KGW

Great radar detector. Very accurate, gives the signal strength of the device as well as the direction (front, back, left/right) so you know exactly where the source is coming from. Over 3000 miles and I never felt worried about a speeding violation. Seriously, that radar detector gave me the impression I had complete control of whether or not I would get a speeding ticket or not.

I went through the same questions as you before I started on my road trip. I left with the attitude that any state I could have been stopped in is a stop and identify state (outside of operating a motor vehicle) and to rely mostly on my constitutional rights. Then again, I was crunched for time and couldn't do the required research to potentially assert my rights to their fullest potential (thus the lack of a firearm). Thank god that wasn't necessary.

Have fun and stay safe.

edit: word

I suggest the passport if you don't wanna annoy the stream

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005IQGNCU/ref=psdcmw_172529_t1_B014M8JXT4

https://www.amazon.com/valentine-one-V1-Valentine-Detector/dp/B000U89KGW

> should I be anticipating wiring the F770 in to the fuse panel?

Installing it is easy, hiding the wires is hard. How to Install a Dash Cam – Installation Guide

• Where to Install Thinkware F770 Dash Cam
  
  
• How to Install Thinkware F770 (Cigarette Method)
  
  
• How to Hardwire a Dashcam
  
  
• How to install dash camera - 2 ways
  
  > Where would a product like the Cellink-B come into play?
  
  I believe a Cell Link B will actually de-activate the Thinkware's F770's parking mode, but it can be installed. (I actually don't own the F770 so it is hard to say.)
  
  > It seems like everyone kinda prefers the physical design of the DR650 more but it just doesn't have the same functional quality. You feel like thats pretty accurate?
  
  DR650 slightly less video quality, but has an unique feature Cellphone notification (free service), and Cloud (paid service).
  
  Cloud feature:
  
  
• This dash cam has cloud feature which includes cell phone notification of G sensor activation while in park mode. - Attempted hit and run thwarted by this feature. <- Related reddit discussion
  
  The Thinkware F770 focused on definitely getting the recording of a major accident, and slightly better video quality day/night/shadow. Dual save is a very nice way to ensure it recorded. Micro SD cards fail, and accidents send everything flying.
  
  > Also, regarding the alerts from the cam. I'm also looking to purchase a radar detector and some of those units also have alerts for red-light cameras and speed cameras, etc...
  
  People say the Valentine 1 ($495 USD) or get a ticket for radar detectors. However I heard the Escort Passport ($380 USD) is almost as good.
  
  They both focused on different things. Valentine 1 has slightly greater range Front and Rear coverage. The Escort Passport has GPS memory, so it can filter out alarm systems/automatic doors ect, and radar waves are reflective for rear coverage.
  
  > I don't need overlapping functions from the two different electronics and can you imagine all the aggravating voice/chime alerts? This is one thing that is kinda bothering me because between the dash cam, radar detector, and the navigation and music sounds from the stock truck gear it would be overwhelming. Can I disable enough of those redundant alerts to keep my sanity? (for example the vehicle I'm purchasing in a year or two has lane departure alerts built in, etc).
  
  Yes you can disable different functions of all 3 dash cameras via a wifi cellphone app. The only one you can't do via app is the humble F50. It can be enabled/disabled, but requires you to hook it up to your computer. (Minor annoyance for changing settings.) However major annoyance if you are in an accident - You would have to pull the Micro SD card, run to like Kinkos, or run home make sure you have video, then you can view it, and print ect. - Having a wifi cell phone app is very much superior for viewing accident video at the scene, and slightly nicer for changing settings.
  
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V1, highly recommended. It's saved me a lot of money.