Escort Passport 8500 X50 Radar Detector

Pros: Bright LED lights, detects and warns off safety issues immediately, easy to use
Cons: None

As good ole Sammy Hagar would say ~ I can't drive "55"!!! I want to, but I can't. I am what you would call a "Defensive Driver". I am very safe, very aware, and have no other distractions when I drive, i.e.; I don't text, play with the radio, read, gab ...

Pros: picks up multiple radar bands and lasers, good audible warning for approaching radar coverage
Cons: none

  The Escort Passport 8500 radar detector is one of the best performing radar detectors on the market today, and everyone who I know who owns one, loves it.  Along with superior performance, the 8500 features a ...

Pros: Very sensitive yet with minimal false alarms.
Cons: It's expensive. Weird phone cord power connector. Bigger than other detectors (but not bad.)

I had tried the original Escort Passport back in the 80's and that thing falsed about every 30 seconds. Escort had the "try it for 30 days" program back then as well, so it got returned. Since then, I have owned different brands such as Whistler and ...

Pros: Expert Meter, loud, audibly distinct alerts, soothing red display
Cons: expensive, windshield mount is flimsy

My previous radar detector was a Whistler 1490, I loved the text display, and it seemed to be a quite sensitive detector, sometimes *too* sensitive, falsing when there was no radar around and I was the only vehicle on the road, it would often false with ...

Pros: Great ease of use. Great looks. Outstanding range.
Cons: none so far

This detector has served me well. Although I have no experience with the Valentine, I did however, ...

Pros: Smart Cord, ExpertMeter, Range, AutoMute, AutoSensitivity mode
Cons: Blue Display costs more than the Red Display

I have had five radar detectors during my 25 years of driving. I am not an expert, but I can offer an opinion on the X50. During my 25 years, radar detectors have improved. Each detector I owned seemed to be better than the prior, until the Escort ...

Pros: Extremely sensitive, Nice looking, Smart Cord Mute, customizable
Cons: Pricey, seems to be a lack of quality control

BACKGROUND I have had Escort Radar detectors all the way back since they were owned by Cincinnati Radar and the detector had an analog signal meter and was the size of a the entire box the new ones come in. I've since been through a 4500, ...

Pros: Works great and helps me to avoid tickets
Cons: I think it would look better in black

I bought the Escort Passport 8500 on an Ebay auction for $180. I find it has about 20%-30% better range than my old $65 Uniden model that stopped working because of the power cord. So far it has saved me from about 7 tickets and I've had it on my ...

Pros: It emptied my wallet
Cons: It emptied my wallet ... Ticket No. ******

The Passport 8500 x50 was increasing my attention for days as I was debating upon whether or not I wanted to spend the money. After reading the many reviews and understanding how much traveling I would be doing for work, I came to the conclusion that it ...

Pros: Blue Screen, Loud, Great range, Nice 3 easy modes, dimmer, POP, VG-2 Immunity.
Cons: Kinda too loud at times, safeway..., and a nice smash and grab thief eye catcher.

I bought this off of ebay for about $300 (thanks to taxes). It was to replace my cheap whistler 1730 DE. This thing is sweet and nice. It has the very stylish blue look that can grab attention from your friends in the car, and cars next to you unless ...

Pros: build, features, accuracy
Cons: price, fit, need to reset unit at times if left on in cig lighter

Though this unit is not the cheapest on the market for a detector that picks up virtually all types of radar, it is a solid performer. The X50 red is the size of a large remote control and has decent hardware that makes installation and mounting a ...

Pros: Excellent proven detection ability, robust programming options, good looks, great warranty fulfillment
Cons: Easily marred plastic case

Intro Although I live in a state where radar detectors are completely verboten, I purchased one in Joliet, IL, while on a cross country road trip. Until I reached California, the trusty Escort 8500 gave its occasional beeps, chirps, and buzzes to ...

Pros: Great range over all. EZ progaming, Alerts Loud enough.
Cons: Besides a few false alerts, NONE. Visor mount would be nice.

Price: I purchased this unit at Best Buy in San Antonio Texas.I walked out with the whole package for $324.74 tax and all. Ya it was kinda steep but why settle for something less that does not save you. Plus I felt better buying it from a store because I ...

Pros: Long detection range, power meter very accurate, great audible alerts, intuitive controls, perfect display.
Cons: SmartCord...why all the bells and whistles? Reviews that include this "feature" are catering to BS.

I bought this detector in June 2002 and have been using it since (today is July 3, 2005 - over three years so far). I just returned from an 890 mile trip and, as always, for three solid years running, this detector is absolutely top-shelf compared to ...

Pros: Excellent Range, Easy programmability, Looks great. Carrying case is great for storing/hiding the passport
Cons: Suction cups and windshield holder are flimsy Company does not value customers

I bought the Escort Passport 8500 X50 last year when it first hit stores. I picked it up at Best Buy and was eager to install it in my car. It looked cool, with its LED screen and it was easy to program, which was great. It took me 5 minutes to ...