Walt,
Agreed. There is no doubt that a driver's
Situational Awareness is maximized with information
uniquely provided by the V1's arrows.
Although I don't want to break the rules of the STH forum (with regard to linking to eBay), you may want to try this query on Google:
valentine one multi color led - Google Search
With respect to the signal ramp issue on the 9500i, we had pointed out that issue way back when we originally reviewed the
Escort Passport 9500i on 29 JAN 07.
May I ask when did you experience the 9500i, sir?
While some may knock the V1 for its "age", I for one believe that the V1, like the Porsche 911, fine wine, and some women (pardon me ladies) only gets better with age! 
Veil Guy
