I can vouch for the Passport Max 2.. this new Max 360 should be a nice upgrade.
I've never had directional arrows so i don't really know how useful they could be but seem like a nice addition.
The arrows alert you at which direction you are be hit from "radar". If arrow is up it means radar ahead and so on. It has saved me a couple of times when a state trooper left his radar on and was coming up from behind "arrow down" I slowed down and a minute later he flew by.
I guess that's a little added piece of mind. I'm just used to slowing my ass down when it goes off, depending on signal type... Direction could help I suppose
Having had a V1 for more than 6 years I am trained like Pavlov's dog to act accordingly
Today for example was rocking home Ka went off arrows showed in front and then off and then in front and flashed side meaning he was somewhere nearby and close ahead ... Stopped at a light and then again ahead.. Took off almost ready to pass and an unmarked car was in the right lane in traffic so I was able to abort and let someone else pass to which the chase ensured...
I guess if you never had them would not miss them, but knowledge is power
This! It took over a decade for the Escort to catch the V1 in range among other things. No doubt they are good radar detectors but the Valentine 1 appeal wins me over. A radar detector without arrows is worthless to me. As far as false alarms, like lillyjas said I'm trained and automatically know what is and isn't legitimate. The idea of a computer aggressively filtering for me and "remembering" does not give me confidence.
I've had my V1 for about 12 years. I've sent it in for upgrades twice. They don't constantly pump out new gimmicks and models every year, a practice that offends me. They use the KISS principle. Keep It Simple Stupid. Factory direct purchasing. Etc.
I pride myself in not being a fanboy of anything. The Valentine 1 is probably the only product in the world I really am a fanboy for.
Still, with the arrow patent being up I might be more open minded in comparison tests...
I've never understood the need for arrows. Why would it matter where the signal was coming from? If my radar detector goes off, I check my speed and slow down if necessary.
I think of it just like any type of radar air, sea or land the more information the better on the location of the bogey shit I wish they had an app so I could put it up on my screen.
I like knowing where the threat is. It also lets you know when you "pass" the speed trap. Other just keep on beeping. Love my V1. It's a little chatty in city driving but bear flawless otherwise.