Escort 9500ci
Ξ September 28th, 2011 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Escort |
How to get Escort Passport 9500ci Custom-Installed Radar Detector Best in class radar performance, so-so laser protection, priceyBy AreYouKidding?As a car-guy, I’ve owned a ton of radar detectors. The past few years, the choices have been very limited and I’ve tried most of them. I’ve gone through a Valentine One (V1), a Escort Passport 9500i and finally the 9500ci. In terms of RADAR, all three are nearly identical in terms performance and sensitivity. Here’s a quick progressive comparison of the other features.The V1 has the arrows, which is great and all, but I didn’t really need to know where the threat is coming from. I just needed to 1) know the threat was real and 2) slow down to the posted speed limit. I replaced the V1 because it was just too noisy during my commute. A great detector, but too much chatter.I upgraded to the 9500i. It shined because of it’s built-in GPS feature. I pass by five K-based RADAR Speed Limit signs each way on my commute. With GPS marking, I could easily lock out those specific false signals. The next time I would pass by, the system would be silent. When approaching one of these “marked” locations, the GPS icon on the display would start to rotate. This was essentially the 9500i saying, “I’m picking up the radar signal, but I’m not “bleeping” because you told me this exact location is a false”. Simply awesome. The system is quiet until an unknown threat is detected. The one thing I still hated; constantly removing the unit from the windshield every time I would park downtown or in a not-so-secure location. It was a thief-magnet and I didn’t want to attract any unwanted attention. That is what finally led me to the 9500ci. It takes all of the features of the 9500i and gives you an … »» More Information about Escort Passport 9500ci Custom-Installed Radar Detector
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