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

Average customer rating:

Unreliable and faulty
Great for road trips
Nice Unit But About Same As Previous Version
Passport 8500 X50
Moved on to the Valentine1 after a ticket with the X50

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

Manufacturer: ESCORT
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:

Sophisticated long-range radar and laser detector reads all police, conventional, and "instant-on" radar
Digital signal processing provides maximum range while minimizing false alarms
Identifies up to 8 radar signals simultaneously
Reprogrammable microprocessor can detect new radar and laser threats
Blue matrix display with 280 LEDs; 1-year limited warranty

ASIN: B0002ZSCJY

Product Description

Escort's revolutionary Passport 8500 X50 is the most advanced and sophisticated radar/laser detector ever built. 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!" The Passport 8500 X50's new "V-tuned" radar receiver provides extreme detection range on conventional and "instant on" radar, including the new POP mode radar threat, and X-band. Digital Signal Processing (DSP) provides maximum range. Conventional Highway and City modes are provided, plus a patented AutoSensitivity mode that identifies real threats from other known sources of radar. Passport 8500 X50 provides three types of meter displays: standard bar graph, exclusive ExpertMeter and SpecDisplay. In ExpertMeter mode the detector can identify band and relative signal strength on up to eight radar signals simultaneously. Or, choose the SpecDisplay to see the actual frequency of the radar signal. Comes with a quick-release windshield mount, and a quick reference card and an Escort travel case. Plugs into dashboard socket with included 12V DC SmartCord. Measures 5 1/4" x 2 3/4" x 1 1/4". Weighs 10 oz. One-year limited warranty. This item has a 14-day return privilege and, if opened, a 10 percent restocking fee.Not for sale or use in D.C. or Virginia.

Amazon.com Review

Radar detector manufacturers are constantly playing a game of catch-up with new technologies designed to nab the lead-footed. "Pop" radar is a relatively new instant-on technology that may make a whole generation of radar detectors obsolete. These radar guns operate at low frequency until they are switched on to determine a driver's speed with lightning-fast accuracy. This leaves a radar detector little opportunity to scan and detect the radar signal. Pop radar may sound ominous, but a new crop of radar detectors--including the Escort Passport 8500 X50--offer Pop radar detection. Escort claims that the 8500 X50 is the most powerful and advanced radar detector ever, with the supreme sensitivity required to detect low-frequency Pop radar.

Design
Mounting the 8500 in our test vehicle was easy and straightforward. A small suction cup bracket slides into the unit's release mechanism and easily attaches to the windshield with light pressure. The unit is housed in a sturdy plastic case that's low profile and compact--although it is larger and heavier than Escort's wireless offering, the Solo S2. The rear of the unit is dominated by a receiver window and there's a rear-facing laser detector window designed to detect laser signals emanating from behind the vehicle.

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) provides maximum range, with minimum false alarms.
The Escort 8500 has a suprisingly simple control layout. Two buttons on the top of the unit control sensitivity settings and display brightness. They also double as selection buttons when the unit is in programming mode. The left side of the unit sports a volume dial. A mute button is positioned on the front panel next to the large, horizontal LCD display which, during normal use, graphs the intensity of the radar and laser signals the unit detects. Power is supplied by an included Escort SmartCord, which plugs into a cigarette-lighter power socket. The SmartCord features an alert LED, as well as a built-in mute button-- two handy additions.

Features
The 8500 can detect all of the radar bands currently in use in North America for speed detection, including the X, K and Ka bands. The unit also features detection diodes for laser detection, but for the most powerful protection from laser detection, Escort offers the ZR3 laser jamming system, which is plug-and-play compatible with the 8500.

The feature that separates the 8500 from other Escort radar detectors, as well as the entire previous generation of radar detector technologies, is its Pop radar detection capabilities. Pop radar guns, while still relatively rare in police departments, are used to identify speeding vehicles in traffic. They provide little warning as the radar signal idles at a low frequency until it transmits an extremely short, high-frequency burst to "Pop" a target. The 8500 is equipped with a highly sensitive receiving system and a digital signal processor designed to pick up Pop signals from a safe distance. Pop detection is not enabled by default in the 8500, however; users must turn it on in the settings menu. Escort probably chose to disable Pop detection by default because its increased sensitivity also increases false alerts. However, first-time radar detector users might be in for a surprise if they neglect to turn it on.

The Passport 8500 X50 provides 3 types of warning displays to choose from.
Audio alerts are the most important feature of any radar detector, and the 8500 doesn't disappoint in this department. Warning tones get progressively louder as a threat approaches, and users can set the unit to deliver warnings at preprogrammed volume levels. Each radar band--including Pop radar--has a distinct tone, making it easy to quickly discern threats. The 8500's "AutoMute" feature automatically lowers the volume level of an alert after a period of time.

False alarms are one of the major annoyances of radar detector use. In our tests, the 8500 was surprisingly adept at minimizing false alarms from home garage door systems, as well as home and commercial security systems that commonly operate on X-band radar. The unit's city sensitivity setting decreases sensitivity to X-band sources, while the highway setting does not. We found the unit's powerful "AutoSensitivity" mode the most accurate, however, as it dynamically filtered all types of radar signals and identified which sources were a legitimate threat. We got a few false alarms, but for the most part, annoying chirps from bogus X-band sources were uncommon.

The 8500 has nine built-in customizable settings. In the settings mode, the LCD acts as a menu system that lets users control display brightness, automatic mute, audio tones, and power-on modes. There are also settings for disabling detection of selected bands. We liked the expert mode settings, which allow a user to get a constant picture of the intensity of all the radar bands in the area. The SpecDisplay, which is a feature exclusive to the 8500, displays the actual numeric frequency of the radar signal being received.

For those living in states that prohibit use of a radar detector, the 8500 does include VG-2 radar detector detector protection, which is designed to both alert the driver and shut down the unit's oscillator.

On the Road
We used the 8500 on a 20-mile stretch of busy interstate and were impressed with the low number of false alarms we received. Again, this remarkable level of accuracy is due to the unit's AutoSensitivity feature. While we encountered no police radar, other controlled tests of the 8500's performance have put the reliable range of detection at 2 miles for all bands. Meanwhile, Pop mode tests place the reliable detection range between 500 and 1000 feet.

Pros

Well-designed controls and display features
AutoSensitivity feature greatly reduces false alarms
Highly accurate with massive detection range

Cons

Pop detection not enabled by default

Customer Reviews:

Unreliable and faulty.......2007-06-26

I bought this radar detector unit one year back. It worked fine for first few months as it picked up LASER, POP, and Ka bands properly. However, after 6 months, it started displaying a message: "Self Calibrating" and finally displayed: "Service Required." After that this unit was unreliable. I passed several cop cars with LASER gun pointed on the highway. This unit never alerted me (POP is turned on). After several of such incidents, I returned the unit for servicing. The unit came back with a note saying that they replaced antenna and updated the software.

Be sure to send the unit back if it displays "Service Required" message. If you ignore it, like I did, you might be travelling with a dummy unit.

Be sure to get extended warranty. These units does seem to have quality problems. Considering $300 I paid, I am giving it a ** rating because of the quality problems.

Great for road trips.......2007-06-21

Man, has this Radar & Laser Detector saved me from getting speeding tickets! I highly recommend purchasing this. It detects a radar from so far away. Great having on the interstate or back roads where local police and state troopers like to hide out. The first thing I do when I get in the car is turn it on even if it is for a quick trip up the street to the grocery store. One time, I was driving on a highway about 10 mph over the speed limit when this car flies past me doing at least 20 mph over. My radar started beeping at me so I slowed down...when I came up over a hill, the car that had passed me was pulled over getting a ticket. Thanks Escort Passport!

Nice Unit But About Same As Previous Version.......2007-06-16

I had the previous version of the 8500 -- without the POP detection. My girfrielnd got a hefty ticket in a double fine zone so I gave her my old one and bought this new one. For a while, though, I compared them side by side just to see if there was any noticable difference in sensitivity.

I had to separate them by about a foot or so to keep them from either triggering each other or suppressing each other from detecting radar. I have a spot in my commute with a permanent speed trap and speed display near a school, with rolling hills, and where my detector would reliably go off at just about the same spot every time.

Anyway, for sensitivity, I can't spot a difference. This version and the old version are virtually identical in response. One thing about this new one with POP is that even though it still alarms in the same place, the signal strength indicator bounces up higher initially and the tone is also more rapid (just as if it was receiving a higher level signal). But it still goes off at about the same place. I suspect this simulates POP since when it first alarms, it is getting a weak signal. But there doesn't appear to be any added sensitivity - they just seem to make the alarm indicate high signal strength than it is really getting. It does get your attention more than just the intermittent beep, however.

Don't know if that is all the POP circuit does or not, but that's all it seems to do.

Other than that, it's virtually the same as the old unit. If you have the previous version, I don't see any reason to upgrade. In every other scenario I encountered when testing the two units side by side, they both basically alarmed at the same time and gave equal notice.

That said, it still gives me lots of notice -- unless laser is being used. For laser, when they tag you with that, any detector is probably just going to tell you you have already been busted if you are speeding. I have yet to have the laser warning on the Escort give me any notice that another driver was tagged. On the other hand, the guys using laser, at least where I live, tend to wait until they can see the whites of your eyes. I have already identified them and slowed down well before. No radar signal with a car on the side of the road and an officer standing beside it is a pretty good warning you are about to be checked with laser.

Passport 8500 X50 .......2007-06-05

I purchased the Passport 8500 X50 Radar and Laser Detector on 5/1/07 to combat a recent spate of speeding tickets I had received. So far, so good! From what I can tell, it works brilliantly and I am very satisfied. I haven't gotten another ticket, but I've only had the detector for a month. The new version with the GPS enabled false alarm remover looks like a nice feature, I get a few false alarms on X-band in the same locations and I imagine the new model eliminates these.

In any case, the 8500 is effortless to install and begin using and it has worked perfectly. I'm kicking myself for having waited so long to finally get a detector (this is my first) as I can see where I would have saved ALOT of time and money had I had I gotten it sooner.

I highly recommend the Passport 8500 X50.

Moved on to the Valentine1 after a ticket with the X50.......2007-05-10

All I can say is after much research, I bought the 8500 X50 from Best Buy. Three weeks later I get a ticket and my unit never flinched. The cop even went back to flip it on for me and I got one dot. Needless to say after spending $369 then getting a $185 ticket, I got my money-back and have switched to the Valentine 1. The directional arrows are a great asset. Much better rear detection too! Spend the money, buy a Valentine 1 and be done with it!

Average customer rating:

Escort Passport 8500 X50 Radar and Laser Detector - Blue Display

Manufacturer: ESCORT PASSPORT
ProductGroup: CE

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Escort Passport 8500 X50 Blue Radar detector with blue display

Average customer rating:

Simply the best
Great Product!
Best Radar Detector on the Market!!!!
Read my Opinion!!!
Escort pricing is whack

Escort Passport 8500 X50 Blue Radar detector with blue display

Manufacturer: Escort
ProductGroup: CE

Radar Detectors | Car Electronics | Categories | Electronics

Radar/Laser Detectors | Radar Detectors | Radar/Laser Detectors & Power Inverters | Car Accessories |
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Product Features:

blue display
super-high sensitivity for the earliest possible warning
advanced reprogrammable digital signal processing (protects your detector against obsolescence)
VG-2 immunity (invisible to radar detector detectors)
digital and audio alerts for radar, laser, SWS, and VG-2

ASIN: B0002DD804

Product Description

blue display * super-high sensitivity for the earliest possible warning * advanced reprogrammable digital signal processing (protects your detector against obsolescence) * VG-2 immunity (invisible to radar detector detectors) * digital and audio alerts for radar, laser, SWS, and VG-2 * multiple high-performance laser sensors for optimum coverage * power-on indication * signal strength meter * auto mute * city/highway modes, plus AutoSensitivity mode for greater resistance to false alarms * 3 brightness levels plus dark mode * preferred settings retention * dimensions: 2-7/8"W x 1-1/4"H x 5-3/8"D * warranty: 1 year

Customer Reviews:

Simply the best.......2006-12-31

A long explanation is not really necessary. All the professional reviewers peg this as best in class and it is true. Unfortunately someone broke into my car and stole my first one, so especially if you have a convertable, don't leave it in view as others recognize it's value. My second one was stolen along with my entire car. So I am on my third unit. Neither car insurance or homeowners seems to cover this device but I felt it necessary enough to now have bought 3 within one year! Great unit, few false positives,....just take it with you when you leave the car.

Great Product!.......2006-11-23

Better than my old Bel 980 on filtering false signals. Just as good or maybe better on finding real threats. Blue lights are much less noticable from the rear of the vehicle.

Best Radar Detector on the Market!!!!.......2006-02-06

If you're like me and you like to drive faster than average, you might want to think about this radar detector. I previously owned a Cobra. Though it had some nice features, and would talk, it seemed to hesitate sometimes with picking up radar signals. The Passport 8500 has paid for itself over and over again. I like the blue display, it's easier to see at night, and catches your attention when you pick up a radar signal. This detector will pick up a signal quite a distance away, so I have plenty of time to slow down long before the cop even has sight of me. It will pick up radar to the front, the sides, and behind you. If you're on a flat stretch, it will pick up radar sometimes up to several miles away, which gives you enough time to slow down without looking too obvious. You still have to be careful, but it's nice to have a warning with ample time to slow down.

PROS: -Blue display is easy to read at night
-Several display options, including vehicle voltage!
-Nice carrying case
-Strong suction cups
-Locks into mount, and easily disconnects with push of a button.
-Additional light and mute button on Power plug
-Able to be hardwired into power

CONS: -Expensive
-Cord hangs down in the way of dash, unless hardwired

OVERALL: I have had radar detectors in the past, but the Passport 8500 is hands down the best. You pay for what you get, and you get the best radar detector on the market. I've had it for about 3 months, and I do alot of driving. Works great everytime!

Read my Opinion!!!.......2006-01-02

Hello, i'm from chile and i bought my passport 8500 X50 blue display 6 month ago. I think it's a very good detector. 4,3 milles on front line, and 0,621 milles with a 90º curve zone. Very Good!!(15 times, no ticket).All that detection on K band. On laser detection, very good detection(2 times, no tickets), but i think the passport 8500 X 50 and any other radar are not secure for lidar tech. I bought my zr3 shifter, and can't wait to put it on my car with the passport 8500.
Very good presentation, beautiful blue display, very good ship on amazon. I give 5 stars to this product and amazon.

Escort pricing is whack.......2005-04-10

They charge 40 bucks more for the blue display. This is an excellent detector, but I can't justify the extra cost for this one, get the red one instead.

ESCORT PASSPORT 8500 x50 Laser and Radar Detector (Blue Display) plus ZR3 SHIFTER / Laser Jammer / Scrambler

Average customer rating:

ESCORT PASSPORT 8500 x50 Laser and Radar Detector (Blue Display) plus ZR3 SHIFTER / Laser Jammer / Scrambler

Manufacturer: Escort
ProductGroup: CE

Automobilia | Interior Accessories | Categories | Automotive
Product Features:

Price does not include installation costs
Passport 8500 X50's "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 - Up to 50% better detection range on K-band and Ka-band radar
99 percent efficiency ... the best [laser] jamming ability we've ever witnessed -radartest.com
Shifter ZR3 comes complete with a comprehensive owner's manual, installation instructions, two front laser transceivers, one rear laser transceiver, in-car display controller, remote mute button, 12-volt interface with modular connections, wiring harnesses, mounting hardware, and Link Cable for connecting to the Passport 8500 or Solo S2- Custom Installation of ZR3 recommended
Passport 8500 X50 comes with quick-release windshield mount, built-in earphone jack, a coiled SmartCord, quick reference card, and an Escort travel case.

ASIN: B000FA8B9C

Product Description

Laser Shifter ZR3 - the ultimate laser (LIDAR) defense system from Escort. ZR3 is equipped with a total of three (2 front, 1 rear) laser "Shifters." These highly sensitive transceivers detect the presence of Laser gun, and respond with a pulsed laser signal in order to "Shift" or confuse the targeting LIDAR gun. The design allows you to "link" ZR3 to Passport 8500 X50, Solo S2 - providing the ultimate protection against all forms of radar and laser encounters. This combination of detection and "Laser Shifting" is the best protection available.

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