The all-new PASSPORT 9500i has revolutionized the radar detector product category. Its blistering performance is derived from the "World's Best" PASSPORT 8500 X50, which means it delivers the best protection possible against all speed measuring devices. Escort added advanced GPS-powered intelligence, which makes the PASSPORT 9500i the best performing, quietest and most user-friendly radar detector ever designed. Escort doesn't add bells and whistles to their products; they add true performance and useful technology that makes a better product for their customers. Programmable Features - Power-On Indication, Auto Volume (On/Off), Auto Mute (On/Off), Power-On Sequence, Signal Strength Meter, Speed Alert (On/Off), Units (English/Metric), Voice (On/Off), 5 Levels of Brightness Control, Dark Mode, Radar/Laser Bands Auto Calibration Circuitry, Mute, Auto Mute and Smart Mute, Smart Shield VG-2 Protection Radar Receiver / Detector Type - Super heterodyne, Varactor-Tuned VCO, Scanning Frequency Discriminator, Digital Signal Processing (DSP) GPS Receiver - SiRFstar III Display Type - 280 LED Matrix/Text, SpeedAlert, Bar Graph, ExpertMeter, SpecDisplay Power Requirement - 12VDC, Negative Ground, Escort SmartCord Included Sensitivity Control - Highway, Auto and City Unit Size (HxWxD) - 1.4 x 2.90 x 5.35 inches Escort Limited one year warranty
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
The best there is - when it works.:
I have owned this detector for about a year and a half now. When it works, it is simply awesome. I've driven with a couple BEL's, an old-school Passport (Circa 1989), and a Valentine One. The V1 has the best build quality and the coolest Bogey counter, but it has a major downfall - it squawks so much because it is so sensitive that you learn to ignore it. That is where the 9500i takes the cake - especially when you drive the same route over and over - you "train it" where the false alarms... more info
radar detector:
this detector is fabulous. it is not noisey like the others. It does what was advertized. It works!
Damn Laser!:
My last detector was a Cobra 9930 and it was great for the money. For a great portion of the time, the Cobra served me well; the Ka band detection was at 80% of what the 9500i could do. But the big difference is the 9930 would have 1 bar up to right when I pass the cop before going into 5 bar, the 9500i was much more confident in showing the range of signal. The last time I encountered Ka band, it was over several incline and decline straight road. The Ka band went from 1 to 5 in a matter of seconds, then... more info
Pretty darn good!:
This is our first radar detector and it did not disappoint. As with any detector, it requires a little skill to use but it has never failed to alert to a real "threat". The GPS speed verification is a pretty decent plus and the ability to lock out false signals related to a location is excellent. The only negative is the pretty crummy means to mount the detector to the windshield. The suction cups work OK if you apply the lick-n-stick method but don't overdo the licking or the detector will slide on... more info
