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do not recommend this detector as if you leave it on your windshield for any period of time of inactivity, it takes several minutes in front of the AC vent before it cools down enough to start working again.

I purchased this to replace my 10 year-old Bel 846i, and was really disappointed.

It is difficult to tell in the picture, but the portion of the detector that appears light grey is actually kind of silver. On its own, I wouldn't particularly like the color scheme, but what makes the design terrible s that the shiny silver reflects on your windshield. I can't believe they'd think this was a good idea.

For some reason, I was getting false laser alerts like crazy -- empty subdivisions, on the expressway without a police car in sight, parking lots... At first, I thought my phone might be interfering with the detector, but I was getting just as many falses with the phone turned off.

I'd expect this with a Cobra detector that cost half as much, but this is pretty terrible. Based on other reviews, I don't think this is isolated to a defective unit.

Im having to send my vector 955 in now for the third time. Ive had it for less than a year and more of the time it has been non-usable/in the shop than working on my dash. It would work fine then it would turn off and back on instantly displaying highway as usual. I noticed it didnt go crazy as usual when i drive right down a aisle toward the doorway of a big box store. I turned it off then back on and it didnt go through its normal start up cycle of its different beeps for x k laser safety ect. I contacted beltronics and they emailed me a ups label to send it back for repair. It took almost 2 months to get it back and all they said they did was update the software. 3 months later.... SAME thing happened. This time they were a bit quicker at 2 weeks to....update the software. I had it for 3 weeks...AGAIN!!! I told them I want a new unit. They said they will replace the circuit board which is basically the whole unit except for the case. We will see how long it takes this time since they actually are doing some work on the unit this time.

I'm confused about some of the specs on this unit. Bel is supposed to be the best detector out now. I did some research on their site and they say it's 8x vs. imports. They don't say 8x "what" vs. imports but it's 8x "something" vs. imports. Kinda gives you a warm, fuzzy feeling knowing you're buying American. So I ordered it.

The UPS truck pulled up a few days later and the driver knocked on my door. I sniffed his butt. He sniffed mine and after we verified identities he handed me the package. I ran into the house and eagerly ripped open my new toy. I was proudly admiring the box and one of the first things I noticed was Made in Canada. This is where the confusion comes in. Don't we import stuff from Canada? Did Canada become the 51st state while I was sleeping? What's going on here?

Anyway, no tickets after a couple weeks so 4 stars based mostly on Bel's reputation.

I just passed a police car and saw the officer's yellow teeth before this piece of JUNK alerted the Ka band!!! People who love this must drive 66 mph in a 65mph zone!!! No wonder they never have a speeding ticket.
Save your money and get something else. I threw mine out of the window.