Escort Passport 9500ix Radar/Laser Detector (Black)
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Customer Review: A great radar/laser detector - no complaints
Summary: 5 Stars
This unit is my first radar/laser detector, so I don't have any other points of reference -- but this unit does everything I wanted, and it does it very well. The GPS functionality is extremely valuable - and a great idea to add into such a detector. The ability to mark speed traps, as well as upload red light/speed cameras from Escort's database is terrific. Most of all, the unit's ability to learn and eventually eliminate false alarms is great & works very well. I typically get a good number of X-band false alarms, but given that most people don't drive random routes that differ each day, the unit learns quickly and is able to eliminate most of those false alarms. I don't use it much for city driving -- only on my long distance trips. This unit has already paid for itself, in my opinion, in saving me on a number of occasions. If you simply rely entirely on this unit alone, and not be an aware driver, you're still going to get a ticket - just a matter of time. However, if you remain aware and also have this unit, you'll be much better off. At the end of the day, it's not a guaranteed "ticket avoiding" system - since all it takes is one motorcycle officer with a laser, and you're sunk. Keep that in mind :)
Also, be sure the unit is level when you mount it (or place it on your dash) for maximum sensitivity. If it's off kilter a lot to the left or right, or vertically, you're degrading the sensitivity -- it takes minimal effort to level it, so I would recommend doing that. I have a little mini-level that I purchased, and use it each time I put this unit on my dash - to ensure it's level. Takes all of 5 seconds.
This unit was expensive - but in my opinion, worth it. It's well made, and seems to perform extremely well.
Customer Review: Finally, a detector worth upgrading to.
Summary: 5 Stars
Over the years I have owned several radar detectors all the way back to the original Escort which was state of the art back in its day. Unfortunately, speed trap technology seemed to advance at a much faster rate than detector technology. In recent years, the 8500 spent most of the time in the trunk as things like speed cameras became the bigger threat and the hassle of listening to false alarms was more hassle than it was worth. The arrows on the Valentine are nice, but were not enough to bring me back to the fold. Reality is that the basic technology of detectors has not changed in 20 years ... until now.
The integration of GPS into a radar detector is probably the most significant innovation to this market, and is a game changer. A drive through places like AZ, where they have placed cash registers (er, speed cams) every 10 miles or so, instantly triples the value of a product like the 9500ix. On a recent trip to AZ it picked up every one of them (note that the fixed cameras do not rely on radar so a traditional detector is useless). It also noted the red light cameras, although in my opinion if you run red lights you deserve a ticket and a suspension.
Just as important as the alerts is the learning capability. In areas around Philadelphia, the noise pollution drives most other detectors crazy. The 9500ix has worked just as advertised, it spots the false alarms until about the 3rd pass when it recognizes them and marks them so that you are not getting beeped every time.
I was concerned when I saw a eviewer whining about having to pay for the data updates. Get serious, it is $30 for a 3 year subscription. if you can't afford that, then you should be buying a Whistler or some other $50 piece of junk.
Customer Review: Great Radar Detector
Summary: 5 Stars
Of all the detectors I have used over the years (and there have been many) my new Passport 9500i is hands down the best. Its features, design, and performance demonstrate practical solutions to radar needs that have evolved over time.
The performance of the 9500i is exceptional. False alerts were managed by the detector's GPS autolearn function, and real radar alerts were detected with plenty of time to react to the threat.
A convenient feature in this detector is its GPS marking system. The detector learns the locations of false alerts like automatic door openers and speed display signs. Anyone who has passed by a gas station knows how annoying that can be.
The 9500i also displays the speed that the owner's vehicle is going when a radar alert occurs. This combines checking the radar signal and the vehicle's speedometer into one glance, increasing reaction time to an alert.
The 9500i has a brilliant blue LED display. The clarity and adjustable brightness make it easy to notice and identify radar and laser signals, and the adjustable brightness is perfect at night for discrete monitoring. The cord, called the smartcord, has an alert indicator and a mute button for quick reference and use when reaching up to the detector may be inappropriate. The buttons on the top of the 9500i are easy to use; a driver can easily switch the detector's sensitivity to radar, brightness, and volume level.
Overall the Passport 9500i's cost (not cheap) is well worth it based on its top of the line performance, especially when one considers the cost of today's revenue (not safety) oriented speeding tickets.
Customer Review: Is this product a good buy??????
Summary: 5 Stars
Pros= Gps filtering on automatic mode only works ok at best, plus side of that is you can lock you false signals 'manually' by pressing the mute button 3 times. which is very easy and that works great. The big upside to this product is the controls. You can mark certain speed traps where cops hang out in your town. Its got good range. I leave mine on 'highway' mode cuz it has the strongest signal on that certain mode. Also internet update ready radar. That is state of the art in my book. Cuz you can keep updated with flaws, and technology without having to buy a new radar.
cons= Automatic false signal lockout only works ok at best. I like the manual way of doing it, and it works great in my opinion. Remember radar detector only works if the cop has there radar on. So just because u see a cop sometimes and it does not go off. It only means that cop is not taking radar. Your devise chances are is working fine. My radar works great. But there are times when i see cops and it does not go off. that cop is not taking radar though. So just a note to keep in mind.
Over all thoughts= For sure worth the money if you have busy schedule, And you have to get places going over the speed limit some. Great features and i think its a good buy. Note this is just my opinion only. and my overall experience with the product, as for i am not technologically challanged. So before you make a review and consider a rating make sure you know what you are talking about. I notice some people bash products but most of the time its user error. "JUST SAYING" LOL
Customer Review: Ultimate Experiance
Summary: 5 Stars
Escort Passport 9500ix Radar/Laser Detector (Black)
I have driven with a number of radar detectors in the last twenty years, some excellent and some of other description.
Driving with my newly acquired Passport 9500ix has been my ultimate detector experience. It is wonderful not to be notified with an X or a K band alert every time I am passing the local supermarket, bank or convenience mart (sort of like they have their own pop-up ads on other detectors). Silence truly can be golden.
Now, when I'm local and get a K band alert, I know it's the real deal. Like the other day, when the county sheriff was set up by the convenience mart. He must have thought he was being pretty tricky, but my 9500ix knew the difference between his signal and the door openers (which are also on K band and have been "stored" by my detector).
Police radar detecting performance is better than any I have ever experienced. In New York Ka band is the flavor of choice and there is plenty being used both locally and on the interstates. It comes in many different forms and from either direction. My Passport has been way ahead of their game every time.
Considering the cost of today's tickets whenever and wherever you get them, I simply can't afford not to be using a detector and the 9500ix is the best I've ever used in all respects.
And, I do love that blue display.