The Escort Passport 8500 Radar Detector
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The new Escort Passport 8500 X50 replaces the 8500 model that has been on the market and well known. The X50 designed for driving enthusiasts, delivers the best possible protection in its class. This detector is in the top lineup of those within a moderate price range and also has dashboard mounting capability.
The 8500 X50 is available in red or blue display with the blue display at a higher price. The reason for the price difference in the blue display is that the gases used to make the blue cost considerably more than in the red. Controls on the X50 are minimalist; a wheel switch will adjust both power and volume and to simplify more there are two buttons with multifunction capabilities on top of the detector that handles everything else except for the manual muting.
The 8500 X50’s signal strength is indicated audibly by the “beep frequency”, also seen visually by a blue graph bar that’s lights progressively as the signal strength rises. The higher end detectors use text displays and a visual bar graph top spell out exactly what the detectors alert means. The X50 will notify with a letter such as X,K,or Ka this method is much easier to read and understand then a row of LED lights indicating signal strength. This detector uses an ultra bright matrix display with 280 LED lights
The 8500 has the industry’s most intuitive method of setting its user-selectable menu options City and Auto modes function as other detectors in this range and works effectively. The nine menu options give it an uncommonly wider level of adjustment to meet driver’s ratification and style. It also has seven types of display text, and will display up to eight simultaneous signals; four X bands and two each for K and Ka bands.
The radar receiver on the 8500 X 50 is the new “V-tuned” which provides extreme detection range on all police and radar and conventional and “instant-on” radar, including the new POP mode radar threat, X band and up to fifty percent more range than the original. This detector offers 360 degree radar and laser detection. POP mode works by sending out a quick “bursts” of pulse radar at approximately 67 milliseconds. This burst of signal will not be detected by over 85% of the radar detectors in use today.
Labeled as the “well mannered” drivers companion in auto mode the X50 is unusually resistant to false alarms and as anyone who has owned or researched radar detectors this is the number one complaint. Auto mode which is used primarily in city travel is where many of the false alarms will occur so this is a huge selling option.
The Escort Passport 8500 X50 is a favorite among motorcycle riders. In addition to the ear phone jack feature so that the rider can hear alerts. Many other detectors are not designed for motorcycle use due to long cords and poor mounting options, and that they are not weatherproof and the X50 has made this an option for motorcycle riders.
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