Escort Windshield Suction Cup Mount for Radar and Laser Detectors  Electronics: Suction cup mount designed to hold Escort radar and laser detectors, Fits firmly on car's windshield for easy access, Compatible with current Passport 8500 X50, Solo S2, and Passport 7500S models, Holds earlier Passport 8500, 7500, 6800, 5000, 4600, 4500, and 4200 detectors, Also works with Solo RD-5110, Solo 5, and Solo 4 detectors Company: ESCORT List Price: $5.99 Amazon Price: $4.00
Whistler XTR-140 Radar/Laser Detector  Works right out of the box with included Power Cord and Windshield Mount. Electronics: 360º total band protection, Tone alert with quiet/auto modes and alert priority, Icon display with dim/dark mode and exclusive LED alert periscope, 360º Total Perimeter Protection¿, Patented VG-2 cloaking technology Company: Whistler List Price: $79.95 Amazon Price: $34.25 Used Price: $32.50
Escort Passport 8500 X50 Radar and Laser Detector (Red Display)Radar detector manufacturers are constantly playing a game of catch-up with new technologies designed to nab the lead-footed. "Pop" radar is a relatively new instant-on technology that may make a whole generation of radar detectors obsolete. These radar guns operate at low frequency until they are switched on to determine a driver's speed with lightning-fast accuracy. This leaves a radar detector little opportunity to scan and detect the radar signal. Pop radar may sound ominous, but a new crop of radar detectors--including the Escort Passport 8500 X50--offer Pop radar detection. Escort claims that the 8500 X50 is the most powerful and advanced radar detector ever, with the supreme sensitivity required to detect low-frequency Pop radar. Design
Mounting the 8500 in our test vehicle was easy and straightforward. A small suction cup bracket slides into the unit's release mechanism and easily attaches to the windshield with light pressure. The unit is housed in a sturdy plastic case that's low profile and compact--although it is larger and heavier than Escort's wireless offering, the Solo S2. The rear of the unit is dominated by a receiver window and there's a rear-facing laser detector window designed to detect laser signals emanating from behind the vehicle. 
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) provides maximum range, with minimum false alarms. | The Escort 8500 has a suprisingly simple control layout. Two buttons on the top of the unit control sensitivity settings and display brightness. They also double as selection buttons when the unit is in programming mode. The left side of the unit sports a volume dial. A mute button is positioned on the front panel next to the large, horizontal LCD display which, during normal use, graphs the intensity of the radar and laser signals the unit detects. Power is supplied by an included Escort SmartCord, which plugs into a cigarette-lighter power socket. The SmartCord features an alert LED, as well as a built-in mute button-- two handy additions. Features
The 8500 can detect all of the radar bands currently in use in North America for speed detection, including the X, K and Ka bands. The unit also features detection diodes for laser detection, but for the most powerful protection from laser detection, Escort offers the ZR3 laser jamming system, which is plug-and-play compatible with the 8500. The feature that separates the 8500 from other Escort radar detectors, as well as the entire previous generation of radar detector technologies, is its Pop radar detection capabilities. Pop radar guns, while still relatively rare in police departments, are used to identify speeding vehicles in traffic. They provide little warning as the radar signal idles at a low frequency until it transmits an extremely short, high-frequency burst to "Pop" a target. The 8500 is equipped with a highly sensitive receiving system and a digital signal processor designed to pick up Pop signals from a safe distance. Pop detection is not enabled by default in the 8500, however; users must turn it on in the settings menu. Escort probably chose to disable Pop detection by default because its increased sensitivity also increases false alerts. However, first-time radar detector users might be in for a surprise if they neglect to turn it on. 
The Passport 8500 X50 provides 3 types of warning displays to choose from. | Audio alerts are the most important feature of any radar detector, and the 8500 doesn't disappoint in this department. Warning tones get progressively louder as a threat approaches, and users can set the unit to deliver warnings at preprogrammed volume levels. Each radar band--including Pop radar--has a distinct tone, making it easy to quickly discern threats. The 8500's "AutoMute" feature automatically lowers the volume level of an alert after a period of time. False alarms are one of the major annoyances of radar detector use. In our tests, the 8500 was surprisingly adept at minimizing false alarms from home garage door systems, as well as home and commercial security systems that commonly operate on X-band radar. The unit's city sensitivity setting decreases sensitivity to X-band sources, while the highway setting does not. We found the unit's powerful "AutoSensitivity" mode the most accurate, however, as it dynamically filtered all types of radar signals and identified which sources were a legitimate threat. We got a few false alarms, but for the most part, annoying chirps from bogus X-band sources were uncommon. The 8500 has nine built-in customizable settings. In the settings mode, the LCD acts as a menu system that lets users control display brightness, automatic mute, audio tones, and power-on modes. There are also settings for disabling detection of selected bands. We liked the expert mode settings, which allow a user to get a constant picture of the intensity of all the radar bands in the area. The SpecDisplay, which is a feature exclusive to the 8500, displays the actual numeric frequency of the radar signal being received. For those living in states that prohibit use of a radar detector, the 8500 does include VG-2 radar detector detector protection, which is designed to both alert the driver and shut down the unit's oscillator. On the Road
We used the 8500 on a 20-mile stretch of busy interstate and were impressed with the low number of false alarms we received. Again, this remarkable level of accuracy is due to the unit's AutoSensitivity feature. While we encountered no police radar, other controlled tests of the 8500's performance have put the reliable range of detection at 2 miles for all bands. Meanwhile, Pop mode tests place the reliable detection range between 500 and 1000 feet. Pros
- Well-designed controls and display features
- AutoSensitivity feature greatly reduces false alarms
- Highly accurate with massive detection range
Cons - Pop detection not enabled by default
Electronics: Sophisticated long-range radar and laser detector reads all police, conventional, and "instant-on" radar, Digital signal processing provides maximum range while minimizing false alarms, Identifies up to 8 radar signals simultaneously, Reprogrammable microprocessor can detect new radar and laser threats, Red matrix display with 280 LEDs; 1-year limited warranty Company: Escort Inc. List Price: $309.99 Amazon Price: Too low to display Used Price: $210.00  Radar Laser Detector with POP Detection and Voice Alerts / Long-range protection / Minimizes false alarms / Customize features Total Tracking Laser circuitry continually searches for laser guns Two city modes Auto mute on/off with fast/slow startup Use of a Radar Detector in certain areas may be considered illegal Electronics: Detects X, K, super-wideband Ka radar, laser and SWS® signals, 360° laser protection with text display, VG2 protection with voice on/off, Auto mute on/off with fast/slow startup, Two city modes Company: Beltronics List Price: $200.00 Amazon Price: Too low to display
Cobra Electronics XRS-9950 12 Band Radar Laser Detector  radar/laser detector * 1.5" 3-D color display screen * digital voice and audio tone alerts for radar, laser, and POP * 3 city sensitivity modes * VG-2 and Spectre immunity and alerts * Electronics: Cobra Electronics XRS-9950 12 Band Radar Laser Detector, 12 Band Maximum Performance Digital Radar/Laser Detector, Full Color Extrem Bright DataGrafix 1.5 inch Display II, Voice Alert and Strobe Alert, POP Mode Radar Gun /Super Fast Instant On Radar Gun/ Detection Company: Cobra List Price: $259.95 Amazon Price: Too low to display
Beltronics RX65 RED Professional Series Radar (Black/Silver)  radar/laser detector with red display * digital voice and audio tone alerts for radar, laser, SWS, and VG-2 * invisible to VG-2 radar detector detectors * 360° laser protection * detects Ku band radar used in Europe * alerts you to the use of new POP radar * coiled Smart Cord with remote mute and alert LEDs * LED text display * voltage meter display * 3 city modes * dimensions: 2-15/16"W x 1-3/16"H x 4-13/16"D * warranty: 1 year Electronics: Shadow Technology Immune to VG-2 radar detector detection, meaning law enforcement can not detect that you are using a radar detector, Voice alerts so that you do not actually have to look at the detector to know there is a warning, New "POP Alert" detection scheme provides the fastest response to this latest Ka speed measurement device and new Threat Display tracks multiple radar signals and their relative signal strength, The software upgradeable unit enables the unit to be re-programmed for new technology from law enforcement and 360 degree protection enables the detector to detect threats front, rear, and to the side, New easy-to-use programming allows you to customize up to 7 options for your specific driving style Company: Beltronics List Price: $339.95 Amazon Price: Too low to display Used Price: $269.95
Whistler PRO-78 Pro-Series Radar/Laser Detector with Voice Alert  radar/laser detector * digital voice and audio tone alerts for radar, laser, and POP * dual alert LED periscope provides flashing lights when alert is signaled * 3 city sensitivity modes * Electronics: Blue text display with auto dim/dark modes and LED periscope, Real voice alerts with quiet/auto quiet mode, Setting saver, vehicle battery saver, safety waning system, VG-2 cloaking technology, safety warning system and alert priority, Includes windshield mounting hardware and power cord Company: Whistler List Price: $229.95 Amazon Price: Too low to display Used Price: $125.99
Cobra ESD-7000 6-Band Radar Detector with VG2 and Safety Alert Signals  Protect yourself from prying radar and intrusive laser detection with the Cobra ESD-7000 radar detector. The six-band device monitors radar from the X, K, and Ka Superwide bands, while also using its 360-degree LaserEye to perceive laser signals from any direction. Should a radar or laser gun be pointed in your direction, the ESD-7000 will alert you immediately, letting you rest easy while cruising through speed traps. In addition, the ESD-7000 is immune to both VG2 and Spectre 1 technologies, making it invisible to officers scanning for radar detectors on the freeway--a common tactic in certain states. Meanwhile, drivers who want to avoid traffic snarls caused by accidents or roadwork will appreciate the Safety Alert function, which scans for emergency vehicles outfitted with Safety Alert transmitters. Additional features include an easy-to-read LED display with simple band identification, auto and manual muting, separate modes for driving in the city and on the highway, and instant-on detection for radar guns with "pulse" signals. The ESD-7000, which includes a windshield mounting bracket and power cord, carries a one-year warranty. What's in the Box
ESD-7000 radar detector, windshield mounting bracket, power cord, user's manual.
Electronics: 6-band radar/laser detector for city or highway use, Monitors X, K, and Ka Superwide radar bands; 360-degree laser detection, Protects driver from VG2 and Spectre 1 scanning technologies, Safety Alert function warns drivers of emergency vehicles and roadwork hazards, Includes mounting bracket and power cord; 1-year warranty
Company: Cobra
List Price: $59.99
Amazon Price: Too low to display
Used Price: $19.99
Whistler XTR690 - High Performance Radar/Laser Detector with LCD Text Display  The Whistler high-performance Laser/Radar detector features dual blue LED periscopes that flash when detector alerts, plus Real Voice alerts. Offers 360deg total perimeter protection. Electronics: Blue LCD text display with auto dim/dark modes and LED periscope, Real voice alerts with quiet/auto quiet mode, 360º total band protection including POP mode radar, Compass and battery life meter, Setting saver, vehicle battery saver and safety warning system Company: Whistler List Price: $229.95 Amazon Price: Too low to display Used Price: $119.99
Escort Visor Clip Mount for Radar and Laser Detectors  Electronics: Visor clip mount for radar and laser detectors, Fits firmly on car's visor for easy access, Not recommended for cars with dark-tinted bands on windshields, Compatible with current Passport 8500 X50, Solo S2, and Passport 7500S models, Holds earlier Passport 8500, 7500, 6800, 5000, 4600, 4500, and 4200 detectors, plus Solo RD-5110, Solo 5, and Solo 4 models Company: ESCORT List Price: $5.99 Amazon Price: Too low to display
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