Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector

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Features

  • Frequently hailed as the best detector in the world, the Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector boasts the widest range on the market
  • The Escort 8500 X50 provides advance warning of police K, Ka, X, Laser (Lidar) and POP (instant-on) methods
  • VG-2 "detector detector" invisible
  • The Escort 8500 X50 is equipped with advanced programming to virtually eliminate false alarms
  • Advanced reprogrammable microprocessor accepts updates for new police radar and laser detection methods
  • Ultra-bright matrix display is equipped with dimmer control for discreet night use
  • Clear audio alarm is equipped with full volume control, auto-mute modes and a built-in headphone jack
  • 3 display modes: standard bar graph, ExpertMeter for displaying up to 8 modes simultaneously, and SpecDisplay for showing actual signal frequency
  • The Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector is also available with a more economical red display
  • Includes a windshield mount, smart cord 12v charger and travel case
  • Your Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector carries a 1-year warranty

Description

Arm yourself with the unit that's the undisputed champ of radar detectors. Often labeled the best detector in the world, the Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector showcases the widest range on the market-consistently providing advance warning from beyond 2½ miles to the radar source and giving you time to slow down.

To protect you from the latest police speed technology, the Escort 8500 X50 provides 360° coverage against all radar and laser detectors. Plus, it's equipped with detection modes for tricky police POP and instant-on radar. And, the Escort 8500 X50's new microprocessor can be reprogrammed with coverage against future detector technology.

In addition to incredible range, The Escort 8500 X50 boasts advanced programming that virtually eliminates false alarms. You also get state-of-the-art easy controls for customizing alert volume, display brightness and more. And, your Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector carries a 1-year warranty.

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  • Sorry, state and local laws prohibit AutoAnything from shipping radar detectors to Virginia and Washington D.C.
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Reviewed by Thomas C (Nederland, TX) 2005 Ford F150 — Dec 28, 2011 7:32 AM
Insalled unit and it saved me a ticket the 2nd day I used it.
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Reviewed by Andy T (Benton, LA) 1995 Ford F-150 — Jul 13, 2011 4:47 AM
glad i bought it very very helpful
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Reviewed by Ken F (New Braunfels, TX) — May 24, 2011 10:03 PM
Works great and although I do not speed, it lets me know when I am being checked out.
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Reviewed by Jimmy C (Bigfork, MT) 2009 Toyota Tundra — Sep 03, 2010 9:02 PM
I was impressed with the ease of installation and readability of the user manual. The Escort 8500 X50 has met with all my expectations so far, and I would recommend it to anyone. Jim
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Reviewed by Richard A (Sanger, CA) 2006 Dodge Charger — Jan 26, 2010 9:50 AM
i used this to travel a total of 400 miles from Fresno to Pismo beach the week after i had received it in my rental car. it detected 3 highway patrol cars pulled over with there radar guns before i could even see those highway patrol, works great!! highly recommended
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Reviewed by Roger C (Lincoln, NE) 2006 Chevy Silverado — Aug 25, 2009 6:06 PM
I have my new escort 8500X 50 from AutoAnything and received it just like I brought it in the store for a great price. I had it installed in seconds and working. My son seen how good it preformed compare to his cobra detector which set next to mine in the same vehicle and mine picked up radar two miles away. His didn"t sound off till we were about a quarter mile away. Escort picked up radar over a hill also. This is worth the money. My son is now using one just like it on all his trips across the country (state to state). Saved him on his first trip. Thanks AutoAnything, great service again and fast no problems at all.
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Reviewed by Alan H (Calera, AL) 2003 BMW 3-Series — Aug 19, 2009 11:12 AM
Has good strong warning for Ka band coming from Law enforcement. False Ka alarm's have weak signal making it easy to know the differance. A little pricey but is a excellent unit.
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So far, so good.
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Reviewed by Martin W (Charlevoix, MI) 2008 Ford Mustang — Aug 19, 2008 5:39 PM
Since we got this, we haven't encountered any radar or laser alerts. I trust it will perform well given Escort's reputation and other reviews we read. It certainly doesn't get many false alarms like our old First Alert cheapy did. It's a quality product from one of the leading manufacturers.
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Reviewed by Landon B (Lethbridge, AB) 1951 Chevy Truck Pickup (1934-1961) — Dec 27, 2007 7:46 PM
great product top of the line unit.
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Reviewed by Abraham M (Beaufort, SC) — Oct 18, 2007 11:55 AM
Best detector I've had to date. Still getting a few false alerts on X band but otherwise all is well!!!!!!!!!
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