Escort Passport 8500X50 Radar Detector
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Escort Passport 8500X50 Radar Detector

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  • Mute: With Mute
  • Detection Mode: City / Highway modes
  • Detection Area: Front / Rear
  • VG-2/VG-3 Alert: VG-2 Undetectable
  • Detection Bands: X Band K Band Ka Band Laser
  • Alert type: Audio / Visual
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Escort Passport 8500 - Reviews both original and X50

byshoplmart Apr 16, 2005
141 Helpfuls 142 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to use, Flexibility, Sensitivity, A few new features including POP protection.
Cons Still expensive, Blue LCD costs $40.
Recommended it? Yes

I purchased my first Escort Passport 8500 back in '00 and had owned it up until last year. Because I rarely go over the speed limit, I made the decision to sell my 8500 along with my collection of miscellaneous radar devices. I have since learned the hard way that not keeping my Escort 8500 was a... Read full review »

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~~ LET THE ESCORT PASSPORT 8500 X50 RADAR DETECTOR ESCORT YOU ~~

bykbolton72 Sep 3, 2009
26 Helpfuls 27 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Bright LED lights, detects and warns off safety issues immediately, easy to use
Cons None
Recommended it? Yes

As good ole Sammy Hagar would say ~ I can't drive "55"!!! I want to, but I can't. I am what you would call a "Defensive Driver". I am very safe, very aware, and have no other distractions when I drive, i.e.; I don't text, play with the radio, read, gab on the phone, eat fast food, or put on makeup... Read full review »

4

Great.... When it works.

byfishhyren Dec 28, 2006
14 Helpfuls 15 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Extremely sensitive, Nice looking, Smart Cord Mute, customizable
Cons Pricey, seems to be a lack of quality control
Recommended it? Yes

BACKGROUND

I have had Escort Radar detectors all the way back since they were owned by Cincinnati Radar and the detector had an analog signal meter and was the size of a the entire box the new ones come in.

I've since been through a 4500, 5500, 7500 and now I own both an 8500... Read full review »

6

A worthy upgrade from my ancient Whistler 1490

bymactechg4 Feb 10, 2008
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Expert Meter, loud, audibly distinct alerts, soothing red display
Cons expensive, windshield mount is flimsy
Recommended it? Yes

My previous radar detector was a Whistler 1490, I loved the text display, and it seemed to be a quite sensitive detector, sometimes *too* sensitive, falsing when there was no radar around and I was the only vehicle on the road, it would often false with a single X-band blip when I was parked in my... Read full review »

5

X50 is Outstanding!

bymarkjrenna Jan 29, 2007
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Smart Cord, ExpertMeter, Range, AutoMute, AutoSensitivity mode
Cons Blue Display costs more than the Red Display
Recommended it? Yes

I have had five radar detectors during my 25 years of driving.

I am not an expert, but I can offer an opinion on the X50.

During my 25 years, radar detectors have improved. Each detector I owned seemed to be better than the prior, until the Escort Passport 8500 and now the... Read full review »

2

Nice Look Excellent touch!

bycooldan1 Mar 4, 2006
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Blue Screen, Loud, Great range, Nice 3 easy modes, dimmer, POP, VG-2 Immunity.
Cons Kinda too loud at times, safeway..., and a nice smash and grab thief eye catcher.
Recommended it? Yes

I bought this off of ebay for about $300 (thanks to taxes). It was to replace my cheap whistler 1730 DE. This thing is sweet and nice. It has the very stylish blue look that can grab attention from your friends in the car, and cars next to you unless you want to turn the dimmer on to make the light... Read full review »

2

Big Bang for the Buck

bythmckay Nov 29, 2005
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros build, features, accuracy
Cons price, fit, need to reset unit at times if left on in cig lighter
Recommended it? Yes

Though this unit is not the cheapest on the market for a detector that picks up virtually all types of radar, it is a solid performer.

The X50 red is the size of a large remote control and has decent hardware that makes installation and mounting a breeze. I use it on the dash attached to... Read full review »

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this isnt as great as they say

byrtautos Jan 30, 2008
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros nice design , easy to use , priced well
Cons never went off when nailed with laser
Recommended it? No

bought mine brand new ( it was on ebay so who knows what i got ) but it was from a seller with good feedback and was selling alot of them , i was in a situation where i know i was hit with laser ..... however i never got a alert , one time i was the only car on the road , we came up a hill at night... Read full review »

4

No Falsing but Poor for Photo Radar Detection

byursulakjd Dec 30, 2006
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Highway use great, no falsing. Very good detection of K, Ka bands, ok for laser
Cons No adequate warning provided for photo radar that operates on Ka band
Recommended it? Yes

I have owned the X50 for one year now, I gave my wife my Bel 980.

The big difference between these two units is that the X50 rarely if ever falses whereas the Bel would regularly go off in the city and on the highway. The Bel seems to pick up other detectors operating out on the road... Read full review »

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This is THE DETECTOR

byshortyskier13 Dec 14, 2006
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Range, Detection, Easily customized
Cons Does not indicate which direction the signal is from.
Recommended it? Yes

This radar is simply the best radar detected. As mentioned in previous reviews, the radar goes off quite frequently. This is due to the nature that places like starbucks and other places that use electronic doors use a form of radar called "X" band. I have never seen this band used in the form of... Read full review »

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Escort Passport 8500 X50 Radar Detector Brand Red

Featuring 360-degree radar and laser detection, the Escort Passport 8500 radar detector lets you be aware of your speed on the road. Thanks to its AutoSensitivity mode, this Escort radar detector automatically minimizes false alarms. Moreover, the Escort Passport 8500 has the sensitivity required to detect even low-frequency Pop radar. This Escort radar detector delivers warnings at preprogrammed volume levels that enable you to easily discern threats. So, stay ticket-free and drive with confidence, with this radar detector.

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Escort Passport 8500X50 Black Radar Detector, Red Display

Hailed as the most revolutionary radar/laser detector ever. The Passport 8500 X50's new "V-Tuned" radar receiver provides extreme detection range on all police radar; conventional and "instant-on" radar, including the new POP mode radar threat, X-Band, and up to 50% more range than the original Passport 8500 on the all-important K and Ka bands. Digital signal processing (DSP) provides maximum range, with minimum false alarms. Exclusive AutoSensitivity ModeESCORT's patented AutoSensitivity mode intelligently identifies real threats from other radar sources. Plus, our exclusive Traffic Signal Rejection (TSR) software rejects interstate traffic sensors making it quiet to own and operate.High-Perfo rmance Laser ProtectionPASSPOR T's multiple high-performance laser sensors provide maximum laser warning, with superior off-axis protection. For the ultimate in laser protection add the optional ZR4 Laser Shifter.3-Levels of Brightness ControlChoose between Dim, Medium, or Max brightness levels, or fully dark for discreet night driving.3 High-Resolution Meter ModesPASSPORT provides 3-types of meter displays: Standard Bar Graph, exclusive ExpertMeter, and our unique SpecDisplayUltra- Bright Matrix DisplayPASSPORT's matrix display uses 280 individual ultra-bright LEDs to provide crystal-clear information for alerts, signal strength and text for programming.Mute and AutoMutePatented Mute and AutoMute feature automatically reduces the volume level during an alert to eliminate annoyance from long radar encounters.New Advanced EZ- ProgrammingPASSPO RT comes ready to use out of the box; you can also instantly customize it for your unique driving preferences, including Power-On indication, Meter type, AutoMute, Brightness level, including full Dark Mode, Audio Tones, and selectable radar and laser bands.Comes Fully EquippedPASSPORT comes complete with a comprehensive owner's manual, quick-release windshield mount, a coiled SmartCord, quick reference card, and an ESCORT travel case.

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Escort Passport 8500 X50 Radar and Laser Detector (Blue Display)

The Passport 8500 has been hailed as the most revolutionary radar/laser detector ever. Forbes.com said, "it might be the best radar detector ever made!" Popular Mechanics called it "state of the art." RadarTest.com named it "The World's Best!" Now, we're raising the bar . . . again. Introducing the all new Passport 8500 X50 - the most advanced and sophisticated detector ever!

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