Escort Passport 8500 X50 (Blue Display)
Currently shipping Escort 8500 X50 Blue version 6.3, manufactured in May, 2008. Radar detector manufacturers tend to update the software on their detectors several times per year. The changes made by these software updates vary from tweaks in filtering to new feature additions. We buy in smaller quantities, so we typically get fresh inventory once or twice per month. This means you never get older, dated units when you buy from us!
The Escort Passport 8500 X50 radar detector is possibly the best performing radar detector on the market today. For years, Escort has been leading the industry in performance and quality and the 8500 X50 is no exception!
Along with it's superior performance, this model features Escort's ExpertMeter™ multiple threat display which can detect and alert you to a possible 8 different radar threats at once. The Passport 8500 X50 also features an AutoSensitivity™ mode, which automatically adjusts sensitivity levels to your driving conditions and virtually eliminates false alarms. This model will also detect the new POP mode radar as well.
This Escort 8500 X50 features a brilliant blue display, and is also available with a
high intensity red display.
The Escort 8500 X50 is designed to integrate with the
Cincinnati Microwave ZR4 Laser Defense System.
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Shipping Prices:
- Ground - $5.00
- 3 Day - $7.00
- 2 Day - $12.00
- Overnight - $25.00
Three High-Resolution Display Modes Case
 | The Escort 8500 X50 features a powerful display, which has 3 possible modes:
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In the standard bar graph mode, the Escort 8500 X50 will show one band that was detected and a bar graph representing the signal strength.
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In ExpertMeter™ mode, the 8500 X50 can identify band and relative signal strength of up to radar 8 signals at once.
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In SpecDisplay™ mode, the detector will show the band and actual frequency being detected.
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Includes SmartCord MuteDisplay™ Power Cord
The SmartCord MuteDisplay™ accessory is a unique power cord with a power-on indicator, an alert lamp that warns you of radar and laser, and a convenient mute button right on the lighter plug! It's the perfect addition for any car when reaching the detector's mute button on the windshield is a stretch. Also, for discreet night driving, put your Passport 8500 X50 detector in the dark mode, and use the SmartCord MuteDisplay™ for visual alerts. Other drivers won't know you have a detector.
Includes Aluminum Travel Case
This radar detector comes complete with a high quality aluminum travel case! This durable case is perfect for transporting your radar detector and all accessories from one vehicle to another. It is also perfect for storing your 8500 X50 to discourage theft when you are away from the vehicle.
Passport 8500 X50 Features
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Passport 8500 X50 EZ-Programming Customizable Features
- Power-on Indication - 8 possible ways to configure the power-on display, including a voltage meter
- Power-on Sequence - Standard/Fast
- Signal Strength Meter - Standard/ExpertMeter™/SpecDisplay™
- Auto Mute - on/off
- Audio Tones - standard/loud
- City Mode Sensitivity - Standard/Low X/No X
- Brightness - Last/Minimum/Medium/Maximum/Dark
- Dark Mode - Standard Dark/All Dark
- Bands Detected - Bands Detected - Any individual band(s), including laser can be disabled.
Included with the Passport 8500 X50
- Quick Release Windshield Bracket
- Coiled SmartCord Power Cord
- Aluminum Travel Case
- Reference Card
- Owner's Manual
Escort Passport 8500 X50 (Blue Display) Specifications
- Dimensions: 1.1 in. x 2.8 in. x 5 in.