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| Escort Passport 9500i Radar and Laser Detector | 
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| Brand: Escort
Category: CE
Buy New: Too low to display
New (15) Used (2)
Avg. Customer Rating:  37 reviews
Sales Rank: 3941
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 1.4 x 2.9
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MPN: 9500i
Model: 9500i
UPC: 737795095002
EAN: 0037795095003
ASIN: B000PD5RC8
Release Date: April 1, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 This thing is fantastic. September 11, 2007
37 out of 38 found this review helpful
The first thing I want to say is that I ALMOST bought the passport 8500 because of what I read from one of the other reviews about a side by side test between the 9500i and the 8500. I read more about the topic and discovered that you can not compare the sensitivity of radar detectors by sticking both of them on your windshield and driving down the road. When they are that close to each other, they interfere with each other.
Boy am I glad I got the 9500i. The GPS functionality is great and I have blocked out all the false alarms on the usual routes I travel. So easy to do it, just hit the mute button on the device or the smart cord three times and you never have to hear that false alarm again. Sweet.
This thing has great range too. It picked up radar up to 5 miles away from one particularly well hidden detector along the Ohio turnpike.
Also, with the GPS function, it displays the speed you were going when you got "pinged" with the radar, so you can tell if you need to slow down or not. I know what you are thinking, but just because the detector is going off doesn't mean that someone with a radar gun can tell your speed. For a radar gun to detect speed, it must hit your vehicle then bounce back. This is only good for a mile at the most and under prime conditions. The detector just has to pick up the radar reaching it, so it can pick up from much farther away.
When you first get the alarm, it is usually with one bar on the detector. You can safely slow down (No slamming on the brakes) before you pass the radar source and the 9500i will keep you informed about how strong the signals are.
Another great thing about the GPS function, you can mark those pesky vascar spots. See, vascar doesn't use radar...so with any other detector, you are not protected when you pass over the white lines on the road. With this device, you can mark that spot so you know where it is next time, and it will warn you that it is coming in the appropriate amount of time depending on your speed. Sweet again.
The only down side that I can find in the 9500i after taking it around where I live and down the highway about 20 hours worth is that when the first warning shows up you can never be sure if it is a false alarm or not. You have to wait and see if it goes up high, or just stays a low signal...false alarms are almost always low signals. However, once you pass that low signal and it goes out of range, you can not...after the fact...still mark it as a fake signal to be blocked. It would have been nice if the device would allow you to still mark the most recent alarm a minute or two after you pass it. Obviously, you can mark it the next time past, but I'm just saying.
Mounts easy, comes with a nice case, extra suction cups, smart cord is awesome, and the dark feature (audio only, no light) can't be beat at night.
Overall, a GREAT device, can't recommend it enough. It has already saved me a ticket and I've only had it 2 weeks. Paid for itself.
p.s. Just so you know, radar detectors are legal in pretty much the entire country except for a few states (as long as you don't have a commercial driver's license). You can read about it on the Escort website.
 Disappointed August 10, 2007
21 out of 33 found this review helpful
I bought the 9500i and also the Valentine One, intending to use them both and send back the one I didn't like. The 9500i went back today. The GPS lockout feature is useful and innovative, but as a detector this unit does not work well.
False alarms for laser are a daily occurrence, usually just as I turn a corner to face into the sun. The thing will screech, and before the voice-over comes in, I've taken to saying to myself, "Bright Sunlight Alert!"
The radar detection is not as good as on the V1, and lack of a rear antenna (to provide directional data) in my opinion is a critical flaw.
Great product August 6, 2007
2 out of 9 found this review helpful
I think Escort has done a great job with this detector. They are using cutting edge technology to bring us the consumers the latest and greatest. Nothing is ever going to be full proof, but the 9500i does a pretty darn good job. The GPS is a very cool feature and it is very easy to operate. I would recommend this detector to anyone I know! I think it's the best money can buy period.
Best Radar Detector I've Ever Had August 6, 2007
5 out of 9 found this review helpful
Of course I've only had two, but still. I am very impressed. The detection capabilities are awesome. Granted I am easily amused, but I also love when I turn the detector on and it talks to me. And not in that evil Speak and Spell voice either.
The TrueLock and Mark Location features make it worth the price. I always hated when I drove past the same spot every single day and my detector would go crazy (just because I was driving past a drug store). And I'm alerted too when I'm coming up on a speed trap.
Anyway, highly recommended, already saved me money.
Great Detector August 6, 2007
5 out of 9 found this review helpful
I'm a firm believer in you get what you pay for, so don't go cheap. This detector is pricey, but it is worth the money. I was tempted to go with the 8500 version, but the GPS is worth the extra money. Picks up signals of police over a mile away. Just remember that no detector will make you invisible, if used wisely, this detector is very effective.
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