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So far, very good, easy to set up product. Detects radar without much interference and detects it EARLY. We'll see what happens when it gets to 120 degrees here.

I have had a Beltronics V955 for several years and I don't go anywhere without it. I bought both my sons one for Christmas. We just like to know where they are...we don't like any surprises. I call it my police locator...

The GOOD:
Easy to set up, has adjustable sound level -- turns down sound after it first
alerts you and the signal is still present, best review even from pros for this
price range of radar detectors.
The BAD:
The coiled cord could be longer -- kinda pulls down the unit.
Also, the shiny metal part on top of the unit reflects so it's a bit distracting.

I did every bit of research I could. I have tried other detectors. This one seemed to do fine for detecting signals that were there. However, it seems that police are not broadcasting their presence every moment like they used to. This detector is not 'bad', but it is simply like every other detector these days in that it is better for detecting Wal-Marts than police.

I am frequently next to police who are not projecting any signal that this device can detect. I feel that IF the police happen to target someone else first, THEN I might be protected because this device will sense it, I will slow down, and they will get the other person first. But, if I was the main target, no radar detector would do any good against an instant-on detector. Sad, but it seems like the times have changed and so has police technology.

I drove from Maine to Georgia (12 states) with this device (taking it down in Va where it's illegal of course) and watched in my rear view as an unmarked cruiser entered the Highway behind the car behind me. We were the only 3 cars on a strait, sunny, stretch of highway and I had recently, accidentally, sped up to 90 and passed the car that was now behind me. I was a little suspicious of the new, 3rd, car and my detector went off after about a mile as soon as the cruiser targeted the car behind me. He could have, just as easily, nabbed me. What can a detector do against instant-on devices? It's ironic that I was only spared because I had just been speeding slightly faster than the car behind me - and not because of anything the detector did.

I drive a small, fast sports car and tend to have a heavy foot. This Belton V955 even alerts me to radar over hills and far enough away to take corrective action. Love it, love it, love it.