Radar Detector Review Escort Passport 8500 X50 Radar Detector: Nothing but Pain!

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rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author alshy -I have owned several Radars over 15 yrs but the worst is the Escort 8500! twice I had to send it in for repairs! and both times they failed! I spent a lot of money on the radar and shipping and 29.99 out the warranty repair! of the time I have had it, I might have used the radar abt six months only! DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!

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Obviously, this user should just cut his losses - either sell it "as-is," or just junk the unit, or complain enough to Escort that they give him a replacement.

Unfortunately, as detectors get more complex, more issues will arise. It's just another piece of electronic equipment, and as such, is prone to any of the issues which may plague any other.

These faults aren't inherent to the x50 - there's just as much on-line complaints of anything else, from the V1 (just look on RD.net, for example) to even the toaster-oven that's on your counter.