Escort 0100009-1 Qi45 Quick Install Radar/Laser Review

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(More customer reviews)Purchased the Passport Qi-45 and had it installed by a friend, who installs automotive electronics for a living. Did a very nice job and placed the tiny controller in the dash. Make sure whomever installs it is very qualified and experienced. Though many people can probably take a half a day and did it yourself...unless you've previously done a 12v product install in a car and know how to easily pull wires through the firewall, I would recommend saving time and having a pro do it. Make sure you tell them exactly how you want it mounted and where you want the control unit to be placed. Looks very nice and very discret in my convertible Honda S2000. Every have to worry about turning it off, unplugging and hidding it. Once installed, works like a charm and detected the local police using his radar, one hour after installed. Very nice and worth the money, if it helps me avoid just one ticket. Also installed the laser shifter, not sure how well it really works, but I guess I'll find out in due time, since I drive a lot on the highway.

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Introducing the Passport Qi45, a fully integrated, high performance radar and laser detector system. It offers the convenience of built-in discreet security, but installs in dramatically less time and with fewer components than other integrated detection systems. The bottom line? Substantial cost savings and far less headaches.

Simple, Easy, Built-in Protection The all-new Qi45 was designed to be quick--quick to install and quick to alert you to radar and laser gun encounters. Based on ESCORT's award-winning radar and laser detection technology, the Qi45 provides long range warning against conventional and instant-on X, K, and SuperWide Ka-band radar guns, including POP mode. The Qi45 incorporates a highly sensitive laser circuit into the front receiver in order to provide an immediate alert of a targeting laser gun. PASSPORT�s exclusive AutoSensitivity mode intelligently reduces false alarms created by security motion sensors and automatic door openers. In addition, the Qi45 incorporates ESCORT�s exclusive state of the art Digital Signal Processing (DSP), providing the perfect balance of long-range warning and false alarm rejection. Conventional Highway and Auto No X modes are also provided.
A Customer-Driven Installation Solution The PASSPORT Qi45 was developed after months of consumer and dealer research that revealed a majority of radar users would prefer an integrated, affordable radar and laser detector which was very easy to install. With that in mind, Escort's team of engineers went to work.
Reduced Installation TimeMost custom installed systems require a significant investment in time for installation, up to 6 hours depending on the level of customization and vehicle type. The Passport Qi45 was designed to be installed quicker than any other custom installed radar detector unit on the market. You can do it yourself or contact us to learn more about our nationwide network of professionals offering worry-free affordable installation.
Extreme Radar Protection The new Passport Qi45 radar detection system offers the award winning performance you have come to expect from Escort. The PASSPORT Qi45 includes full X, K, and SuperWide Ka radar capability, Digital Signal Processing for superior range and reduced false alarms, our patented Mute and AutoMute, audible and visual band alerts, and all the performance you'd expect from ESCORT.
Brilliant Display The Qi45 features an ultra-bright red display with 280 LEDs. The device displays three high-resolution meter modes: standard Bar Graph display or ExpertMeter and SpecDisplay for more advanced users. ExpertMeter tracks and displays up to 8 radar signals simultaneously, and SpecDisplay provides actual numeric frequency for any radar signal.
Auto-Sensitivity Mode Passport's AutoSensitivity mode provides long-range warning, with minimum false alarms. In this mode, Passport�s internal computer continuously analyzes all incoming signals and intelligently adjusts the sensitivity circuits.
You can also select conventional "Highway" mode, which provides the maximum sensitivity, or Auto NoX, which provides the same sensitivity as "Auto" but turns off X-band completely (full sensitivity is maintained on all other bands).
Safety Warning System The Qi45 also offers Safety Warning Systems (SWS) detection. This safety feature warns you of the presence of potential road hazards by detecting signals from safety transmitting devices.
One Year Limited Warranty Get extra peace of mind with Escort's one-year limited warranty. The company also offers a two year extended service plan.
Add on a Laser Shifter Pack Escort also offers an optional "Qi Shifter Pack," which allows you to easily add Laser Shifting technology to the Qi45 at any time. Simply plug in these shifters (front only) to the front radar receiver and increase your overall level of protection.
What's in the Box Qi45 Display/Controller, Easy-Connect Interface, Antenna/Receiver, Installation Hardware, User Manual

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Escort Passport 9500ix Radar/Laser Detector (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)WHICH ONE IS BETTER? READ AND FIND OUT. I bought both the Escort 9500ix and Beltronics GX65 for a week long, on dash, real world comparison. They both are sold by the same company and they offer a 30 day, money back guarantee. I figured, what the heck.....I'll try them out, side by side. These units were both mounted at the same level on the window of my truck.
I read all the reviews I could get my hands on and narrowed it down to these two radar detectors. The Escort 9500ix and Beltronics GX65 models are touted as the most sensitive window mounted units available with the new "GPS" advantage.
DISPLAY- Both units have the option of dim, medium, bright, dark and auto mode. The Escort 9500ix has blue lights. The background of this unit is black, but glows blue around the numbers, to a point of skewing the display a little bit. At night, it is easier to read. The Beltronics GX65 has red lights with a pure black background. The GX65 display is crystal clear, day or night. Advantage Beltronics GX65. Importance - Moderate.
POWER CORD- While sitting behind the wheel, the Escort 9500ix cord plugs in on the left hand side of the detector unit. The Beltronics GX65 cord plugs in on the right hand side. Depending upon the set up of your vehicle, SPECIFICALLY THE LOCATION OF YOUR POWER SUPPLY, this could make a big difference. Both of the detectors have a dark display mode, where the display goes completely black (for night use, so other drivers can't see your detector). While using dark mode, the only thing that lights up is the very end of the power cord, where it plugs into the power supply. The unit still makes sound, but only you will be able to see the light at the power supply. Very ingenious idea! Advantage to neither. It depends upon the location of you power supply. Importance - Moderate
SIZE and BUTTONS - Both units of virtually the same size, however, I personally prefer the shape and button layout of the Beltronics GX65. Importance - Low
WINDOW MOUNT - Both the 9500ix and GX65 use the same exact window mounts. For an expensive $500 dollar radar detector, I feel that the mounts are very cheesy. My old mount on my $79 Whistler was superior to this window mount. Both of these units tap the window when driving. This is due to the design of the mount. The mother company needs to improve this window mount in my opinion. Importance - Moderate
GPS "LOCKOUT" CAPABILITY - Both units have the ability to "Lockout" any false signal. When you know the detector is sensing a false signal, all you need to do is tap a button three times and it will permanently lock out the false signal. This is an absolutely fantastic feature. Both detectors also have the ability to warn you of red light cameras, photo cameras and speed traps. This is also a nice advancement. You can manually set the detector to warn you of any known speed trap in your area. Nice feature! The only GPS negative is when you're driving down the interstate and you drive over an intersection with a red light camera. The detector will sound, even though your not going through the light. This is the only negative I've found regarding the GPS system. Importance - VERY HIGH
AUTO LEARN - This feature is only on the 9500ix. You drive a false signal 3 times and the 9500ix will automatically lock out the signal permanently. For any proactive person (most people who purchase a radar detector!), this feature is not that important. The moment I drive by any false signal, I lock it out immediately. Why would I wait to drive by it 3 times? It only takes three taps of a button. On the other hand, for someone who is electronically challenged, this feature might be a lifesaver.With this feature, theoretically, after a few weeks of driving, you should be able to drive around your home area, never touch your detector and all false signals will be locked out. Therefore, no more false alarms, Police warnings only! Advantage: Escort 9500ix. Importance - Moderate
SENSITIVITY - This area is the most important of all. The reviews and tests I've read online, showed the 9500ix as being slightly more sensitive to Ka, K band and laser. It's only a few hundred feet, but that could be the difference between a speeding ticket or not.
These results are not scientific, but in every situation I encountered, the 9500ix picked up true police radar a second to a few seconds quicker the the GX65. This is really the main reason I decided to keep the Escort Passport 9500ix. In my opinion (and the scientific results back it up), the sensitivity of the 9500ix is superior to the GX65. Advantage: Escort Passport 9500ix. Importance - CRUCIAL.
THE WINNER, and better detector where it matters most is.................. the ESCORT PASSPORT 9500ix. I shipped the Beltronics GX65 back for a full refund.


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The Escort Passport 9500ix radar detector is a state-of-the-art GPS-based radar detector that won't deliver extraneous false alarms when you are in your car. It's pre-loaded with red light and fixed position speed camera locations throughout North America and includes the AutoLearn feature that automatically learns and rejects false radar sources based on exact location and frequency.

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