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| Escort Inc. Passport 8500 Radar Detector |  | Brand: Escort
Category: CE
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as of 9/10/2010 04:55 CDT details
Seller: 6ave
Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 36,437
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 8 x 2
MPN: N/A
Model: N/A
UPC: 737795085003
EAN: 0737795085003
ASIN: B00005AFIV
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Multiple high-performance laser sensors | | • | Reprogrammable digital signal processing for upgrading for use against new detection systems | | • | Intelligent AutoSensitivity mode automatically reduces false alarms | | • | Sales restricted to the United States and shipment is prohibited to addresses in Virginia and Washington DC | | • | FCC Identification Number QKL8500 |
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Product Description
ESCORT RADAR is the source for the best radar detectors on the road. ESCORT RADAR offers the best radar and laser detectors; including the PASSPORT 9500ix GPS Radar Detector. The PASSPORT 9500ix's red light, safety camera and speed trap database delivers the ultimate ability to avoid speeding tickets. The battery operated cordless Solo S2 Radar Detector is the ultimate travel radar detector. And, the PASSPORT 9500ci custom - installed radar detector packs our exclusive laser shifter technology for the ultimate defense. Avoid traffic tickets - invest in the best radar detector from ESCORT RADAR.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 22
 Works but does not last March 29, 2010
Glenn (Harrisburg, PA)
The 8500 works great but it does not last. 20 min on then 20 min off to cool down. I have one with the problem, I know 3 others with the problem and there are many more on the web with the same problem. Escort can fix it for $85 but it is with same junk parts that caused the problem. DUH! What Escort should do is a recall the 8500 and fix it for free. I will never buy another Escort product.
 escort 8500 radar detector April 13, 2009
RobertR
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
The radar detector was not in the condition that it was supposed to be in. A few days later I saw you could get an Escort refurbished unit for less money and it included a warranty. I would have bought this if I knew it was available. A banged up detector supposed to look better is disappointing.
 somewhat pleased October 31, 2008
K. Lafountain Jr.
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Radar detector itself works great, it has saved me a couple of times. But the release button broke soon after I got it and won't stay in the suction cup holder, so I have it velcroed to my dash. Other than that I am very pleased with it.
ADEQUATE FOR THE PRICE January 20, 2008
FLASH (NC)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
ESCORT IS CONSTANTLY CHANGING THIS DETECTOR TO KEEP UP WITH THE TIMES AND TO SELL MORE DETECTORS, BUT WORKS FINE. NO TICKETS.
AWESOME detector, but mine was a LEMON August 7, 2007
K. Milewski
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
OK, I admit this is an awesome detector, but in case anyone else has the problem I had, here's why I only give it a '4'-- it didn't last long.
My Valentine One was stolen in early 2005, and I'm an experienced 'speed driver', so I needed a new detector FAST. I LOVED my V1, but couldn't see shelling out another $400+ for a new one, so I figured I'd trust what I heard & get a Passport 8500.
With the Passport, I missed knowing which direction the radar was coming from, and the "bogey counter" on the Passport is occasionally unreliable compared to what I was used to in my V1. (I STILL miss my V1 directional arrows!) However, the 8500 seemed to detect earlier, especially on long open roads. It even seemed to work a little better from behind.
So, I guess I'd call them about even-- except for reliability. About 8 months ago my 8500 started resetting a lot. Then the problem got worse. Every time I accelerated or turned a corner, it would reset. EVERY time. I replaced the little phone connector on the cord, which seemed to help, but after 4 (yes 4) new connectors, the problem just kept getting worse. Now my 8500 is a $300 paper weight. The cord tested fine with a multimeter, and my 8500 is dead.
So again I need a new detector. But after losing a $400+ V1 to theft, and another $300+ to bad electronics, maybe I'm better off with a cheaper detector. So what will I do?
If I can spare the $400+ I'll get another V1. It worked VERY well and I trust it. Both it's detection and its reliability.
If I can't part with $400 I'll get another 8500 or maybe 2 cheaper ones for both cars. I'm disappointed in my 8500's short life, but it sure was a great detector when it worked!
Update: Escort fixed my 8500 for $50 and it works like a champ. In the meantime I bought another Valentine One anyway. Now we've got the V1 in our family car and the 8500 in my work car.
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