Comments on: CES Day One

By: Dennis

Dennis — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:42:06 +0000

So what ever happened to the “database” for the 9500i model?
“Escort says that they also plan on offering “marked locations” to users so they can download a larger database.”

I see now they have come out with a 9500iX model with those features.
Have we early adopters been left behind?

By: orlin

orlin — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:20:53 +0000

is the speed measurement based on the GPS on the 9500i accurate? there is about a 4-5 mi difference with respect with my spedometer at speeds above 60mph. i would assume that the 9500i speed is more accurate, however, every ticket for speeding i have received has been more or accurate to the best of my judgement. Anyone have similar discrepancies? is it possible for the GPS based calculation to be “off?” thanks

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 07:40:44 +0000

I guess I take it back. I did some research. Just from my experience (Wisconsin) we dont have those devices.

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 07:29:46 +0000

I work in Law Enforcement. And there is no way for us to detect that you have a radar detector unless we see it on your windshield. This STEALTH mode seems like a sales ploy.

By: Natty

Natty — Thu, 31 May 2007 09:25:14 +0000

Question does it pic photo radars or not am in an area where there is loads of them

By: Teemer

Teemer — Sun, 27 May 2007 13:22:36 +0000

How does the escort 9500i perform in the detection of side/rear photo radar?

Thanks

Teemer

By: Mini Steve

Mini Steve — Sun, 27 May 2007 00:11:15 +0000

I just upgraded from a X50 to the 9500i. For me the feature I was looking for was the speed measurement. Was impresed that all the hard were worked from the 50 so no changing the car from there just plug, program and play. I read that the when TrueLock is used that it only ignors that frq. Or am I reading this wrong? Other than that Wow!

By: Ben

Ben — Thu, 17 May 2007 19:17:16 +0000

Just a quick note about Escort’s great customer service: I own an Escort Passport 8500, which I love, but on a recent trip I lost one of the suction cups that holds the detector to the windshield. I called Escort to obtain a replacement suction cup, expecting to pay at least a shipping fee. Nope! They just took my address and send they’d send a replacement cup out immediately, free of charge. I’ll also say that I’ve dropped the Passport 8550 at least three times and left it in a closed car in 100 F degree heat (so it was probably 120+ in the car), and it still works perfectly.

By: Brent

Brent — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 13:38:08 +0000

When I purchased my first Escort 8500, it was boasted to be upgradable. I inquired, $50 credit and buy a new one. Escort has won me over with thier words of service/upgradability. But now I live in Virginia, I spent the money on the BEL STi. I don’t think it is as good as my previous Escort, seems to be a little slower in response, but I have that “STEALTH” feature to keep the detector from being detected. Wish Escort would add that in a detector like BEL did, I would then come back to Escort.

By: Carry Grain

Carry Grain — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 22:51:01 +0000

Dear Roy,

I am from Europe. Which RD you suggest me to buy - STI or 9500i? When will you test 9500i Stealth Capabilities against VG-4 and Spectre II/III? Why STI doesn’t have Ku-band? I don’t know what type RDD our traffic police is using but they anounce that can detect all radar detectors etc.

Best regards,

Carry Grain