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.
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It's a great product. I always wondered about spending the money for this well known brand. I could say it is worth the money. I have had other detectors for about 100 dollars less and thought it was marginal. But, I could say I'm glad to have spend the extra for this radar detector. It's easy to use and customized to what your preference. As long you take a little time to read the manual. Also, the case it comes with is great to store your unit. The only bad thing is the suction cups it comes with. It's terrible. For the amount of money I paid for the detector I wouldn't even thought the suction cups would be a concern. I had to replace the suctions cups within the first month. I was really surprise. The people of Escort shouldn't have over looked that simple detail!
What's great about it: ample of warning, ease to customize