Automotive / Radar Detectors / Nothing like the one I used to have!
Before trying this unit, I had not used a radar detector in over five years. This weekend I was given an opportunity to try my buddy's Escort radar detector. It is hard for me to fully test this unit, but I can definitely compare this to my poor experience with my detector from yesteryear. Thankfully, there are also many good industry reviews with controlled lab tests.
Driving in the city, I experienced only a couple of false positives. No more beeping when you pass by the front door of the supermarket. It picked up the handful of speed-traps e.g. at underpasses.
Escort has been around a long time, and it seems like they own the whole market now. This detector picks-up X-band, K-band, Ka-band, and laser.
This has a very long cord, much better than my detector from yesteryear.
Would I buy this? $300 is a lot of money, but if I were going to buy one I would definitely buy an Escort brand detector. This one would definitely get my consideration.
*** Please drive safely ***
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Passport 8500 X50 It was a gift Category: Automotive / Radar Detectors Published: April 28, 2008 23:25
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This sounds like an excellent detector. While safe driving is paramount, I do get irritated by sppeding ticket quotas so I feel unfortunately these things are necessary. Especially if you have speed friendly cars like Porsches, Vipers or souped up mustangs:)
I love your "Please drive safely!" I'm not familiar with radar detectors but it sounds like this is better than what you previously had & it seems like it would be well worth the money.
Sounds like a good product, thanks for sharing.