I bought a Bel RX65 for around $250.00 new. Although it was excellent on Police/Highway Patrol radar detection, mine didn't last long .  First few months of use, the adaptor from the Radar detector to the cigarette charger broke.  The one that looks like the end hook of a telephone line. Have to buy a new one.  Then around 15 months of use , it broke down for good. Blinking "SERVICE NEEDED" is showing up. Called Bel Factory , $85.00 needed for repairs. Ouch!!! I thought I am buying an expensive radar detector that will last long. Never did I drop or abuse this detector. When it comes to expensive gadgets, I am very careful... I read two reviews for Bel Radar Detector. Same thing, didn't last more than two years.  A year has passed by, I still haven't got it repaired.

Update to my review regarding Bel RX65 (12/28/2006). My brother just called me. His Bel RX65 broke down too. Blinking "SERVICE NEEDED" is showing up. I was the one who recommended this radar detector to my brother when mine was still working fine, now I feel ashamed. The bad thing is, my brother uses this Bel RX65 only when he travels far. Not even for everyday use. If you intend of buying this Bel RX65, get ready for $85.00 to get it service between 1  and  2 years. In which your 1 year warranty already expired.