re: 2 Valentine 1 questions

[William Elliott <William.Elliott@mail.mei.com>]

Sachelle Babbar <sbabbar@iris.nyit.edu> writes:
<<<Where is the cheapest place/price for the V1? I recall seeing 299 when I
wasn't looking, now I don't remember where it was from. If I buy a used
one, how old should it be before it's obsolete? Where is the best mounting
in a car? Up top on winshield?>>>

As far as I know, you can only buy direct from the manufacturer.  
No sales, no discounts. $299 won't do it.

In my opinion, no V-1 has yet become "obsolete"... but the oldest ones
don't have laser detection and the next generation only has front
laser detection. 

The newer the unit, the better.... but I have a 1992/3 and a 1997...
on X, K, and Ka, the units are very similar, though the older
one tends to have more X-falsing in the full logic mode. There
are a couple of other minor issues as well, but nothing substantial.

Used ones are rare; it's actually cheaper (but just slightly) to
have your old one upgraded than to just buy new.  I lucked into
my older one via the net @$180.  Almost a dozen people sent
the guy checks... I was able to get somebody local to met him 
with cash first. His reason for selling? To buy a new one.

Best mounting? As high as possible, but the laser detection
needs to be behind clear glass.  Hence, upper-mid locations
are common.  I opt for a bit more stealth (at the cost of range)
by mounting low.  On the UrQ, I have it suction-mounted
in the lower left corner, top even with the dash pod.  95%
invisible from outside (or behind).

No, neither of mine is for sale... just like my 85 UrQ! ;-) 

Bill Elliott
Lake Mills, WI