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Escort Passport 9500ix Radar/Laser Detector (Black)

Escort Passport 9500ix Radar/Laser Detector (Black) Functionality and looks excellent – Willie L. Albores –
The Escort Passport 9500ix was easy to set up and worked to its advertised functionality as expected. The blue light complimented my blue dashbord on my 2004 TL. My wife was startleted the first time the voice came on. I had two 8500’s, and this 9500 has surpassed my expections. I highly recommend this product.
Not worth the money – E. Smith – USA
I live in Phoenix where we are blasted with red light cams and photo radar etc. We got a unit here that does not come close to the claims it makes. For starters, this radar detector will absolutely not let you know about intersection cams and fixed photo radar until your within 100 yards or less which means unless you know the cam is there, your caught. If you know the cam is there, why do you need this anyway, you’d slow down regardless or not make the turn. As far as performance of photo radar vans, not once did this unit alert us until we were literally right next to the photo radar van itself; again completely useless. I’ve used radar detectors in the past and those old units alerted me a half mile to a mile away of anything. This one simply does not even alert you before you are well beyond the point of no return. If you are anything like me, the last thing you want to do is put your concentration on the radar detector, you need to trust it to alert you in plenty of time to make a speed correction. This unit requires your attention because it does not alert you at all, period until your within 50 to 100 yards. As we all know, police radar, laser etc have a much higher range than this. Here you are simply not covered. Perhaps there was something wrong with my unit, regardless I have returned it for a refund. To the credit of this detector, the false alert filter is a dream. It is by far the best performing for filtering out unwanted radar triggers such as retail store automatic doors. The suction cup windshield mount this comes with is flimsy and cheap. It will hold the detector in place once or twice before you need to reposition it and\or re apply it so the detector remains stable and level. The two tiny suction cups are not able to support this for very long at all. Overall, very disapointed. Save your money and your own common sense will keep you safer than depending on radar detector this for sure.
ESCORT Passport 9500ix – David M. Jones –
This item paid for itself the first day. The continuous updates by e-mail keep me on top of all potential traps.
Escort: 9500IX Features:   Blistering All-Band Protection   360-Degree Radar and Laser Detection   New Variable-Speed Radar Performance   New AutoLearn Feature   New Safety Camera Database – (pre-loaded with thousands of safety camera locations, including red light and fixed position speed cameras, located throughout North America)   New Web Ready for Location Database updates   New GPS-Powered Truelock Filter   New Mark Location Features   New Speed Alert   New Crystal-Clear Voice Alerts   New Intelligent Volume Control   New 90 Days of free updates   User-Selectable Preferences   Brilliant Blue Display   5 Levels of Brightness Control   Mute, AutoMute & SmartMute   Built-In Earphone Jack   Safety Warning System   Comes Fully Equipped   Limited One Year Warranty   2 Year Extended Service Plan Available  
Escort Passport 9500ix Radar/Laser Detector (Black)

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Pedre Rectangular Pave Crystal Watch with Croco-Leather Strap (Brown/Crystal)

Pedre Rectangular Pave Crystal Watch with Croco-Leather Strap (Brown/Crystal) Pedre: Pedre brown croco-leather strap watch with pave Austrian crystal detail. Watch has Mother of Pearl dial, Premier Japanese quartz movement, accurate to within one minute per year, Scratch resistant crystal, Stainless steel caseback, 2 Year Limited Warranty and Deluxe gift packaging.
Pedre Rectangular Pave Crystal Watch with Croco-Leather Strap (Brown/Crystal)

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Whistler XTR-540 Cordless Radar Detector with Digital Compass

Whistler XTR-540 Cordless Radar Detector with Digital Compass No better than eyes – Mornington – Georgetown, SC
This detector has many cool features, and gives the initial impression that it is a hi-tech wonder. Unfortunately, the range is so limited that I have yet to hear the warning siren before I can see the cop! It seems to have a range of about four or five hundred yards, which is pitiful. My son’s Beltronics 940 is far superior.
So-So – Travis B. Bundtzen – Anchorage, AK USA
This product is equivalent to the 0 items you would buy at a local department store. Has saved me from atleast two speeding tickets in the first month of ownership. The range is short to medium at best. The charge does not last more than 8 hours tops. I really like the fact that it is cordless which is one of the reasons I purchased this. I get a fair amount of false positives which is annoying. All in all I would go with something else.
Whistler Radar: XTR-540 Cordless Radar Detector with Digital Compass Amazon.com Product Description Whistler’s XTR-540 laser/radar detector gives you full band protection from radar signals, 360-degree laser detection, Whistler’s patented VG-2 cloaking technology, and plenty more. The brilliant blue text display, along with tone alerts and Whistler’s unique alert periscopes, mean you’ll never miss an alert. Competitive features and competitive pricing.

Competitive features and competitive pricing. Click to enlarge.

Battery Powered
The unit can provide approximately 15 hours of laser/radar detection with three rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries, or you can plug it into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter adapter (this will recharge the batteries).

Blue LCD Text Display
The XTR-540’s brilliant display provides distinct visual confirmation of signals detected, signal strength, and indicates engaged modes of operation.

Patented POP Mode Detection
There are new guns out there that operate just like the instant-on guns of the past but with a very tough new twist–POP mode! This new gun is a normal K and Ka band radar gun detectable by most radar detectors made in the past 30 years until it’s in POP mode. When the gun is in POP Mode and activated, a brief burst of energy, less than 1/15 of a second, is transmitted and the vehicle’s speed is quickly acquired. A detector without POP Mode detection capability cannot respond to this brief transmission, but the XTR-540 can.

Low Profile Alert Periscopes
Whistler’s Low Profile Alert Periscopes provide an added attention getting visual alert. The two extra LEDs flash on and off when the unit alarms to provide a unique visual alert.

3 City Modes/Highway Mode
Highway mode provides full audio and visual warning of laser/radar systems while maintaining full sensitivity. Highway mode is the default setting of all Whistler’s laser/radar detectors. City mode helps reduce the annoyance of automatic door openers and burglar alarm alerts by providing an initial alert (same distance as Highway Mode) then remaining quiet unless the signal strength becomes very strong. When the signal increases the unit will alert briefly to notify you of the change in signal strength.

Brilliant blue LCD text display.

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Stay Alert
The Stay Alert feature is designed to test a driver’s alertness. Within 30 to 60 seconds after the feature is engaged an alert is sounded; to show alertness, the driver must press the volume, city or the mute button within 3-5 seconds. If a button is pressed within 3-5 seconds, the cycle is repeated. If a button was not pressed within 3-5 seconds the unit alarms at full volume and the display shows an unique visual alert.

Quiet/Auto Quiet Modes
Pressing QUIET before a signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode, which automatically reduces the audio level after the initial warning to a low audio level setting. Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser encounter silences audio alerts, while allowing visual alerts to keep you informed.

Alert Priority
When two or more signals are received at the same time, the alert priority is: Laser, VG-2, Speed Radar, Safety Radar.

Example: If X band is alerting, then suddenly a VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2 warning will override the X band alert.

Vehicle Battery Saver Mode
The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts off your detector within 3 hours if you forget to turn it off. The timer is reset if the detector is turned off, unplugged or any button is pressed before the 6 hours have expired. The detector will alert you with an audible and visual warning before it shuts off.

Safety Warning System–SWS
This relatively new radar is not for speed detection at all, it is used to keep you informed of highway safety. Transmitters are installed and programmed (for example: in emergency vehicles) to make you aware of possible situations that may require your attention, such as: ambulance vehicles that are moving or stationary, road hazards ahead, road construction delays or detours, etc.

VG-2 Detection Mode
The VG-2, also known as a “radar detector detector,” is a special receiver used by police to detect signals radiated by a radar detector. The XTR-540 alerts you its presence, and thanks to Whistler’s patented VG-2 cloaking technology provides undetectability.

What’s in the Box
Whistler XTR-540 Laser/Radar Detector, Windshield Mount, Power Cord, Three AA Ni-MH Batteries, User’s Manual
Whistler XTR-540 Cordless Radar Detector with Digital Compass

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