Escort Passport 9500i

Pros: Incredible performance, ability to "mark" non-radar threat areas, Does what the maker says it will.

Cons: Probably the most expensive detector ever,

The Bottom Line: A huge leap forward in detection technology with GPS to indicate speed and mark threats such as speed traps and stationary speed cameras. Few false alarms. This one really works.

Review: The Escort Radar (formerly Cincinnati Microwave) Passport 9500i is the most advanced, best performing and most expensive radar detector to date. It is also the best I have ever used. Background and Subjective Criteria for this Evaluation ...

Pros: Block out false positives, mark local speed traps, user customization

Cons: NONE!!

The Bottom Line: Best money I ever spent on a detector.

Review: I've been using radar detectors for about 10 years now and have purchased quite a few different brands along the way. But I've never become attached to any one model because none of them were perfect. I've had problems with getting tons of false ...

Pros: Functionality, ease of use, very effective

Cons: None

Review: I was a little skeptical at first in regards how well this would work. However, after a month I can say this is the best radar detector I have ever owned. It has already saved me 3 speeding tickets (I like to drive fast and was also testing it out.) ...

Pros: Less false alarms, easy to use and reminders for speed traps.

Cons: None that I can see yet, but I will repost if I see any.

Review: I picked up the Escort 9500i a couple of weeks ago and it has already saved me several times. I am not very technical, so it needs to be easy to use. I particularly like the True Lock feature that helps cut down false alarms. I have heard that a lot of ...

Pros: Can't be beat

Cons: None

Review: My last one was the 8500 X50. That one is also nice and still have it in its orig box. I love this new one as far as being able to lock out false alerts and to be able to mark any and all speed traps. This one will last me for several ...

Pros: Quieter Marking Speed Traps GPS

Cons: $450 (but well worth it)

Review: I had another radar detector in the past, and the 9500i absolutely blows it away. For $450, it should. The GPS feature in conjunction with the Mark Location make me feel like I can't be caught. Will I? Maybe. But for now the detector has almost paid ...

Pros: The GPS feature is great, with a speed alert .

Cons: If the Cops have Spectre they can detect you.

Review: Anyone that travels interstate I-95 in Maine can appreciate the necessity for the best radar detector on the market, and this one does it. I haven’t owned one in years but, after traveling I-95 in Maine where the State Troopers no longer ride in patrol ...

Pros: Top notch performer - best technical solution.

Cons: no locking to mounting bracket. mount bracket not sturdy enough to support unit.

The Bottom Line: If you can afford get this unit.

Review: If you have read all the reviews in this section you will get a good idea of the value of this unit. I have no complaint after using on my first trip of over 2000 miles across country (Midwest to East coast). I am still amazed at what it picked up. The ...

Pros: Mark Speed Traps

Cons: none

Review: The 9500i is awesome. I recommend it to anyone. It is a bit pricey, but with a GPS system built in to identify speed traps, it's well worth ...

Pros: latest technology, picks up all bands, and very light and unobtrusive

Cons: Downloading procedure is terrible, receives false alerts often, and Escort customer service is poor

The Bottom Line: I would pass on this.  It is very expensive and after spending nearly five hundred dollars on a radar detector, Escort charges you for updates.

Review: I ordered the Escort 9500ix from Escort itself. Apparently, if you order from someone else, Escort will try to void the warranty. Not sure why they would sell through other retailer and have the customer pay the ultimate price of having a voided ...