Comments on: discount radar detectors Assistive Fact

By: Urazaki

Urazaki — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:29:26 +0000

I used Escort Passport 8500 X50 for like 5 month and to tell you the trued it does the job. i actually tested this device when i was going on long trips. it catch the cop signal for like 2 miles ahead. Its not so cheap but if u can afford to buy, buy Escort Passport 8500 X50

By: French

French — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:51:08 +0000

I’ve been using the Escort 8500 x50 detector with the blue display for about 6 months. It has some features that are really quite good: really good range, alert sound dims after the first few beeps, easy programing (if you want to, although it’s ready to use out of the box), great rejection of false signals. The one negative is the window suction mount that comes with the unit… its flimsy, and tends to fall off the windshield, especially with temperature changes. What I did is purchase a much better radar detector mount through Amazon ([...]) sold by The Mount Guys for #12.95 + shipping, This mount is much better than the one that comes with the radar detector plus it can be used as a windshield mount or a dash mount (all the hardware needed to mount it on the windshield or dash is included). I chose to mount it on my dashboard (as in the photo on the amazon page). Radar Detector Car Dash and Windshield Mount

By: Thomassian

Thomassian — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:42:00 +0000

I have purchased 5 of these units in the past 6 years. The first 3 stopped working after one year and even though I had extended warranty, it was a pain to have it replaced. The last 2 that I purchased a couple of years ago have been working fine. One is the blue LED and the other one is the red LED. When I purchased my recent autombobile which has Blue Tooth as one of the standard features, things began to go down hill. Evidently Escort tunes up their devices to such sensitive levels that the detector goes off constantly and randomly and it stay on until I unplug the unit. Because of this, it has damaged both of my units to where not they do the same thing in one of my other vehiclse WITHOUT Blue Tooth. When I contacted the factory, they told me that I have to send them $120 and ship both units at my expens so they can check it out and maybe retune it. I'm upset because I don't think they should charge anything since I'm not asking for any repairs to be done but rather for them to check the units and maybe retune them? They have rejected all of my requests and have insisted that they will not do anything without my $120. I would rather buy new units from another manufacturer than to spend another dime with them. Will never buy them.

By: Kozak

Kozak — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:41:58 +0000

After my second speeding ticket I knew I had to get one of these. After purchase and quick installation I was set and ready to go.

For the first 3 months it worked perfectly. Always told me when cops were near and pinging me, which just let me know to get off the gas and slow down until I pass them.

However, lately this Escort has been giving me more than enough false alarms, enough to the point where I don't pay as much attention whenever it goes off. Oh, and I also noticed that when it's cold outside, the Escort goes crazy and gives me nearly every kind of full alarm blast, even if I'm just sitting in my car in my garage at 5am warming to car up before work.

Overall I *was* pleased with the product, but as of late my trust in it's accuracy is severely waning.

By: Mei

Mei — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:10:49 +0000

Before purchasing the 8500X50 I read with interest many of the reviews and was able to determine the pros and cons of the unit. I also contacted Escort directly regarding the concerns some had regarding the failure of their unit to calibrate and work. As noted in one review and confirmed by Escort leaving the unit on all the time (hot cigarette lighter) results in program problems..and no problems if power to your lighter plug disconnects when the ignition is turned off…Since Escort is now offering an 80 dollar credit for an old detector with free shipping, I ordered from them … sorry Amazon but competition rules.
Right out of the box, plugged it in and it works perfectly…just as I expected.
While reviews are helpful one must do some research and Escort would not be selling a product that didn’t work…The feature I most like is the auto mute mode…after a loud alert the sound is reduced….no need to use mute button.