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Passport 8500 X50 Red designed for the driving enthusiast, the Passport 8500 X50 delivers the best possible protection in its class. In test after test, the Passport 8500 X50 comes out on top. Digital signal processing (DSP) provides maximum range, with minimum false alarms.
Posted by: aqua
from NC
I bought this one after I returned the V10 from Beltronics (see review).
False triggers - yes/few. Did not get any alarms on the bridge I mentioned in the Beltronics V10 review.
Tested on: the same minivan. No Mustang ( did not need to). Speed - the first 2 hours speed limit to see how it works. 3 out of 3 detections - LOOKS promising.
Design - simple and straight to the point ( black color -wonderful, don't need something shiny saying "look at me... I am a radar detector..." hint at the V10).
Ease of use- unpacked, plugged, ready to go. Perfect. Volume control- can't be any easier.
Detections - here is where has the V10 beat by 2 miles (really- 2 miles). I got a signal and it kept going, then shut off, go again, etc. same thing. 2 miles later a police car. + 12 out of 12. Let me repeat: 12 police cars (in 3 different states) 12 signals - around the corner (check), over a hill (check), where is he? - ahhh (check), from the ditch - this one too (check), blind folder radar ( check). Got them all - from the woods (check).
False triggers - yes/few. Did not get any alarms on the bridge I mentioned in the Beltronics V10 review.
Tested on: the same minivan. No Mustang ( did not need to). Speed - the first 2 hours speed limit to see how it works. 3 out of 3 detections - LOOKS promising.
Design - simple and straight to the point ( black color -wonderful, don't need something shiny saying "look at me... I am a radar detector..." hint at the V10).
Ease of use- unpacked, plugged, ready to go. Perfect. Volume control- can't be any easier.
Detections - here is where has the V10 beat by 2 miles (really- 2 miles). I got a signal and it kept going, then shut off, go again, etc. same thing. 2 miles later a police car. + 12 out of 12. Let me repeat: 12 police cars (in 3 different states) 12 signals - around the corner (check), over a hill (check), where is he? - ahhh (check), from the ditch - this one too (check), blind folder radar ( check). Got them all - from the woods (check).
What's great about it: detection, ease of control for audio volume, dim setup,
What's not so great: don't have any... yes I do. Valentine tells you where the signal is coming from.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
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4
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Identify laser and radar signals from a distance with this Beltronics V10 015V995-7 radar/laser detector, which features AutoScan technology and voice alerts to keep you informed. The programmable design lets you customize the device to meet your needs.
Posted by: aqua
from NC
Bought this radar detector thinking for $249 there must be something decent. Not really. Tested it in 4 trips and here are my real results.
Tested it on: a minivan and a Mustang. Same poor results.
Design - OK ( looks good) wow... OK. Until the sun came out and I wished the V10 logo was black not chrome. I had to remove it because it was blinding me.
Ease of setup (going through the settings) - ehh... not that easy, you have to press 2 buttons at the same time to do this and that... I did not like it;
Actual detection ... poor out of 6 visual contacts with the the police cars this detector gave ZERO alerts. ZERO. Plenty of false alerts under the bridge (same bridge - drove under it 10 times at different hours-same alerts). I bought a passport x50, see review. I will touch on same points for comparison.
Tested it on: a minivan and a Mustang. Same poor results.
Design - OK ( looks good) wow... OK. Until the sun came out and I wished the V10 logo was black not chrome. I had to remove it because it was blinding me.
Ease of setup (going through the settings) - ehh... not that easy, you have to press 2 buttons at the same time to do this and that... I did not like it;
Actual detection ... poor out of 6 visual contacts with the the police cars this detector gave ZERO alerts. ZERO. Plenty of false alerts under the bridge (same bridge - drove under it 10 times at different hours-same alerts). I bought a passport x50, see review. I will touch on same points for comparison.
What's great about it: nothing
What's not so great: shiny reflective surface (Logo V10) under the sun, poor detection
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
Escort - Passport Radar/Laser Detector
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