Guys,
I used my escort for 10+ years, and the only ticket I got is when I had the volume turned down by accident, every other time it beeps just ONCE, I'm on the brakes... And I commute 80 miles round trip Mon-Fri., or at least I used too, now I'm working out of the house! :)

I have the Escort 9500ix, that saved me a few times. What I do when my Escort goes off ,I immediately change course left or right if possible or better, do a U-turn, even if it would take me to a long detour,hehe.

Valentine is a great unit......just did 980 mile trip through 6+ states and it was a nice addition to the trip especially since it wasn't a regular trip for me so every road was new to me. Once you live with the arrows you won't want anything else and they will update your software to keep your unit current (for $$ but still cheaper than a new one).

Laser does suck, you are done even before you can lift your foot off the gas! I haven't gotten a speeding ticket in years though, too many trucks (slow)

Went on a cruise yesterday with fellow local viper owner, went down to "Grills" on US1, came back I-95 ave'd 110-120 on the way back up I-95, it was a blast for about 22 miles. :)