Reddit reviews Escort Passport 9500IX Radar/Laser Detector (Black)
We found 8 Reddit comments about Escort Passport 9500IX Radar/Laser Detector (Black). Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Crystal-clear voice alerts and high resolution displayVariable speed radar performanceAutoLearn intelligence and user-selectable preferencesSafety warning system and brightness controlsComes fully equiped with a Comprehensive owner's manual, quick-release windshield mount, coiled SmartCord, quick reference card
Echoing others comments, I rarely excessively speed. My detector gives me piece of mind. It gives you another "sense" being able to know a cop is up ahead. Many road-side disruptions (accident, construction) will have a cop car idled there, alerting me that I should be on alert.
I would personally recommend Escort Passport 9500ix Radar/Laser Detector (Blue Display) by Escort http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001F0RPGG/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_r3s7tb0T5K5GT
I've gone though a few models and retrospectively I should have gone for the GPS equipped ones right away. It will learn all of the local "false alarms" (automatic doors, speed signs, etc.) and never bother you about them again. It's quite annoying to have to mute every time you drive by the same spot around town/on daily commute.
This is what I have: http://amzn.com/B001F0RPGG
It's got GPS built in as well as TSR. It learns the signals you pass regularly and will "lock" out a signal if it goes off 3 times in the same spot with the same frequency (think sliding doors in stores)
It's a bit expensive, but it's saved my bacon a few times. It's given me 1 mile away warnings for radar detection in the past, which the one I had before was never able to do.
The 9500ix is $260 on Amazon. Is this not what OP wanted?
Edit: Aside from it not technically being in the $300-350 price range?
The cheaper ones (in the $40 - $150 range) work okay, but they do throw a lot of false positives from my experience. I personally recommend the Escorts, but they can be very pricey ($300+).
I currently have an Escort Solo S3 which is arguably the best cordless radar detector available on the market today. Picks up radar pretty damn well, but due to it's design, it has decreased sensitivity to conserve battery life, less than the infamous Escort Passport 8500 series. Escort also has the Passport 9500ix model that can automatically detect and lock out false positives, and remembers them through the magical trickery of GPS. But, it will run you out about 600 bucks.
Just take note that while most good radar detectors will give you a pretty good advanced warning on regular radar, they will NOT protect you on laser or LIDAR. If you are hit with LIDAR, you're fucked. Although it's not impossible, it is just simply very difficult to pick up LIDAR, being a single beam of light that doesn't bounce off of objects compared to radar.
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I haven't had too many encounters since that incident, except for one. A vindictive ex accused me of hitting her when we broke up, just so she could see me get arrested and give me one last "fuck you". I was basically silent, there was no evidence whatsoever, no marks, nothing.
It went a lot smoother and faster (the arrest and the time I was detained before I bailed out), but I still got arrested and it took 2 continuances to get it dismissed because I had a shitty lawyer. I talked to another lawyer afterward and he said it should have never gotten that far. Plus, I still have that on my record, despite zero evidence and it being dismissed. I need to get that expunged once I get the money, I have no idea what kind of report is pulled when I go for, say, a job interview, which is kinda scary not knowing also.
The legal system is pretty fucked, if it's dismissed IMHO you're not guilty, at least that's what I was led to believe. The fact it (I'm guessing) still shows a "domestic assault" on my record until I get it expunged is disheartening.
These days I'm a pretty law abiding citizen, I can't remember the last time I got pulled over. I think because I don't travel out of state often, adhere (somewhat) to the speed limit, always use my blinkers and overall am a pretty cautious/courteous driver. It also helps to have a kick ass radar detector, lol.
Just a general radar detector.
http://amazon.com/Escort-Passport-9500ix-Detector-Display/dp/B001F0RPGG?sa-no-redirect=1
> should I be anticipating wiring the F770 in to the fuse panel?
Installing it is easy, hiding the wires is hard. How to Install a Dash Cam – Installation Guide
> Where would a product like the Cellink-B come into play?
I believe a Cell Link B will actually de-activate the Thinkware's F770's parking mode, but it can be installed. (I actually don't own the F770 so it is hard to say.)
> It seems like everyone kinda prefers the physical design of the DR650 more but it just doesn't have the same functional quality. You feel like thats pretty accurate?
DR650 slightly less video quality, but has an unique feature Cellphone notification (free service), and Cloud (paid service).
Cloud feature:
The Thinkware F770 focused on definitely getting the recording of a major accident, and slightly better video quality day/night/shadow. Dual save is a very nice way to ensure it recorded. Micro SD cards fail, and accidents send everything flying.
> Also, regarding the alerts from the cam. I'm also looking to purchase a radar detector and some of those units also have alerts for red-light cameras and speed cameras, etc...
People say the Valentine 1 ($495 USD) or get a ticket for radar detectors. However I heard the Escort Passport ($380 USD) is almost as good.
They both focused on different things. Valentine 1 has slightly greater range Front and Rear coverage. The Escort Passport has GPS memory, so it can filter out alarm systems/automatic doors ect, and radar waves are reflective for rear coverage.
> I don't need overlapping functions from the two different electronics and can you imagine all the aggravating voice/chime alerts? This is one thing that is kinda bothering me because between the dash cam, radar detector, and the navigation and music sounds from the stock truck gear it would be overwhelming. Can I disable enough of those redundant alerts to keep my sanity? (for example the vehicle I'm purchasing in a year or two has lane departure alerts built in, etc).
Yes you can disable different functions of all 3 dash cameras via a wifi cellphone app. The only one you can't do via app is the humble F50. It can be enabled/disabled, but requires you to hook it up to your computer. (Minor annoyance for changing settings.) However major annoyance if you are in an accident - You would have to pull the Micro SD card, run to like Kinkos, or run home make sure you have video, then you can view it, and print ect. - Having a wifi cell phone app is very much superior for viewing accident video at the scene, and slightly nicer for changing settings.
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Yeah the escort passport 9500xi. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001F0RPGG Does K, X, KA bands as well as laser. Also has GPS so it can tell you about known speed traps as well as red light cameras. This thing has saved my ass more times than I can count but also remember to not rely on it entirely. Sometimes cops don't leave their radar guns on all the time and only turn it on once you're in view and at that point you're screwed. But yeah, it's a must for any Camaro owner as I'm sure you're aware that this car does not want to go slow. Well worth the price as insurance rates only go up with points and tickets can be expensive, too