I have 9500ix and it is ok. The GPS feature is nice. The redlight feature works as long as it has the location in the data base. A new location in my neighborhood was not in the data base.

 

Probably not.

http://www.valentine1.com/lab/Previously2.asp

 

Totally satisfied with my 9500ix...I like the GPS features and updates and know for certain that it has saved my a$$ a few times...I see no reason to change. A good cruising friend of mine has the V1 and we stay in contact when out on 2 way radio and never has he had an alert that I did'nt get and vice versa...I am sure they are both top quality and the best at what they do. Probably could not go wrong with either unit. I am going to upgrade to the full 9500CI jammer set up soon though.....