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ESCORT Live™, ESCORT’s New Ultimate Real-Time Protection Network, Wins Popular Mechanics Editors Choice Award at 2011 SEMA Show

ESCORT Live Map Screen

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) November 03, 2011

ESCORT Live™, ESCORT’s ultimate ticket protection network, has received a Popular Mechanics magazine Editor’s Choice award, given to the top “must-have” products at SEMA, the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world.

“At Popular Mechanics, we celebrate innovation in every facet of life,” said lead automotive editor Larry Webster as he presented the awards at a ceremony at the Venetian hotel here. “These are the most useful, the most innovative, and, simply put, the best products of the year.”

“The entire ESCORT team is honored to receive this important award for ESCORT Live, a revolutionary new product that will unite drivers in a social network for the road,” said ESCORT PR Director Ron Gividen, who accepted the award.

ESCORT Live™ is on display along with ESCORT’s other award-winning, premium automotive accessories today through Friday in the Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Booth 11349. In addition, ESCORT will discuss details of ESCORT Live at a press conference at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, in the Media Center at the show.

ESCORT Live™ is the social network for the road where drivers share live alerts with other drivers so everyone in the network can drive smarter. Now on sale through ESCORT (http://www.escortinc.com/escort-live), ESCORT Live uses Bluetooth technology embedded in SmartCord Live™ cords and a unique app for the driver’s smart phone. When alerts are detected, they are transmitted to the ESCORT Live “cloud” and then broadcast across the ESCORT Live network, notifying drivers of potential ticket threats. In addition to these live alerts, the system provides ESCORT’s industry-leading Defender® database of fixed position cameras and speed traps.

The key to the ESCORT Live community is real-time national reach and scale, and the fact that it is ready to work with more than one million ESCORT and BELTRONICS models already in use today. Multiply this data gathering and sharing process by millions of miles and driving hours and the result is a nation of protected ESCORT Live drivers.

“Following an ESCORT Live driver yields excellent information about what lies ahead because the first vehicle’s alerts are seamlessly transmitted to other cars equipped with the ESCORT Live app,” says ESCORT CEO and President John Larson. “ESCORT Live is a nation of protected drivers helping other drivers in the ultimate live alert network.”

“Our radar detector products have always provided drivers with the highest level of ticket protection in the marketplace,” says ESCORT’s Vice President of Product Development Tim Coomer. “Now, with ESCORT Live, ESCORT drivers don’t need to be in the range of the threat, they just need to be in the network.”

About ESCORT, Inc.

ESCORT Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar/laser detectors and premium automotive accessories. ESCORT manufactures products under the ESCORT, PASSPORT, REDLINE, SOLO, Vector and BELTRONICS brands. The company is headquartered in West Chester, Ohio, with its principal manufacturing facility located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Visit ESCORTinc.com or call 1.888.265.9391

Editorial Contact:

Ron Gividen

513-870-8500

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Escort’s New Ultimate Real-Time Protection Network, Escort Live™, Wins Best New Mobile Electronics Product Award At 2011 SEMA Show

ESCORT Live Dashboard

Las Vegas (PRWEB) November 02, 2011

ESCORT Live™, ESCORT’s ultimate ticket protection network, has been awarded the Best New Mobile Electronics Product by the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association). ESCORT Live competed with more than 2,000 products for the award, which is given for best new products debuted at this year’s show.

“The entire ESCORT team is honored to receive this latest award for our history of industry-leading premium automotive accessories,” said ESCORT Vice President of Marketing Dave Smidebush, who accepted the award at a ceremony at the show. “This award demonstrates that ESCORT Live is a revolutionary new product that will unite drivers in a social network for the road.”

The revolutionary ESCORT Live™ technology is on display along with ESCORT’s award-winning, premium automotive accessories today through Friday in the Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Booth 11349. Additionally, the winners are displayed in the New Products Showcase, South Hall, where news of the ESCORT Live award was featured in a live television broadcast to local media. ESCORT will discuss details of ESCORT Live at a press conference at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, in the Media Center at show.

ESCORT Live™ is the social network for the road where drivers share live alerts with other drivers so everyone in the network can drive smarter. Now on sale through ESCORT (http://www.escortinc.com/escort-live), ESCORT Live uses Bluetooth technology embedded in SmartCord Live™ cords and a unique app for the driver’s smart phone. When alerts are detected, they are transmitted to the ESCORT Live “cloud” and then broadcast across the ESCORT Live network, notifying drivers of potential ticket threats. In addition to these live alerts, the system provides ESCORT’s industry-leading Defender® database of fixed position cameras and speed traps.

The key to the ESCORT Live community is real-time national reach and scale, and the fact that it is ready to work with more than one million current ESCORT and BELTRONICS models in use today. Multiply this data gathering and sharing process by millions of miles and driving hours and the result is a nation of protected ESCORT Live drivers.

“Following an ESCORT Live driver yields excellent information about what lies ahead because the first vehicle’s alerts are seamlessly transmitted to other cars equipped with the ESCORT Live app,” says ESCORT CEO and President John Larson. “ESCORT Live is a nation of protected drivers helping other drivers in the ultimate live alert network.”

Media and industry experts also have praised ESCORT’s newest technology.

“ESCORT Live makes drivers the safest and smartest in history – you’re gaining real-time protection and real-time alerts,” says “Radar” Roy Reyer, an independent industry expert on radar detectors. “You’re becoming part of a community with ESCORT Live.”

“It’s not only reliably accurate in a way no other crowd-sourcing app is, but it’s also fun. It brings a lot of the cat-mouse element that makes radar detectors so gratifying to use,” said Eddie Alterman, editor-in-chief of Car and Driver magazine.

“You might have read about this ingenious device,” wrote AutoWeek editor Dutch Mandel in an article on the magazine’s Website. “Called ESCORT Live, it goes beyond a single, high-powered detector you put in your car. It is an entirely holistic system of identifying, tagging and recording the activities of laser-shooting gendarmes with a smart cord and a smartphone app.”

Here’s how it works: Imagine departing for the morning commute. Your neighbor’s ESCORT radar detector encounters a laser gun; that alert information is relayed immediately to the ESCORT Live™ network as a confirmed ”laser-detected” threat. Later, as you head in the same direction, even when you are miles away from the waiting laser gun, your smartphone equipped with the ESCORT Live™ app displays a red “laser-spotted” alert before you are in range.

ESCORT Live alerts are displayed with band, signal strength and frequency. Events spotted previously in the network are indicated by an “approaching live alert” message with directional location arrow and distance-to-arrive at the alert source.

Alerts appear at their coordinate location and are marked with an intuitive “heat map” icon that changes color and transparency based on alert relevance.

The ESCORT Live app provides the latest available information on speed cameras, speed traps and speed limit data. Important driving data is displayed for compass heading, vehicle speed and over-speed alerts. Users are automatically updated with the latest detector software to optimize performance and eliminate false alerts. The app features map and dashboard views with multiple alert settings based on user preference.

“Our radar detector products have always provided drivers with the highest level of ticket protection in the marketplace,” says ESCORT’s Vice President of Product Development Tim Coomer. “Now, with ESCORT Live, ESCORT drivers don’t need to be in the range of the threat, they just need to be in the network.”

ESCORT also will display two additional new products at the SEMA show.

    ESCORT’s QuickStart is a remote start and security system that gives drivers one-touch control over the several features to start, track, and secure their vehicle via their smartphone. Drivers can control multiple vehicles with one App and assign more than one user to control a vehicle.
    ESCORT Mobile TV is a connected Mobile Digital TV (MDTV) receiver with antenna, capable of delivering digital TV to automotive consumers. In addition to Wi-Fi and 3G/4G capability, this accessory directly manages Apple security IC (iAP0) and USB interface.

About ESCORT, Inc.

ESCORT Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar/laser detectors and premium automotive accessories. ESCORT manufactures products under the ESCORT, PASSPORT, REDLINE, SOLO, Vector and BELTRONICS brands. The company is headquartered in West Chester, Ohio, with its principal manufacturing facility located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Visit ESCORTinc.com or call 1.888.265.9391

Editorial Contact:

Ron Gividen

513-870-8500

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Customers, Industry Experts Praise ESCORT’s New Real-time Ticket Protection Network – ESCORT Live™

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Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) October 31, 2011

ESCORT Live™, ESCORT’s ultimate ticket protection network, will debut this week at the 2011 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association) show. The revolutionary ESCORT Live™ technology will be on display along with ESCORT’s award-winning, premium automotive accessories Nov. 1-4 in the North Hall, booth #11349. ESCORT Live™ is the social network for the road where drivers share live alerts with other drivers so everyone in the network can drive smarter.

ESCORT Live, now on sale through ESCORT (http://www.escortinc.com/escort-live), uses Bluetooth technology embedded in SmartCord Live™ cords and a unique app for the driver’s smart phone. When alerts are detected, they are transmitted to the ESCORT Live “cloud” and then broadcast across the ESCORT Live network, notifying drivers of potential ticket threats. In addition to these live alerts, the system provides ESCORT’s industry-leading Defender® database of fixed position cameras and speed traps.

“It’s not only reliably accurate in a way no other crowd-sourcing app is, but it’s also fun. It brings a lot of the cat-mouse element that makes radar detectors so gratifying to use,” said Eddie Alterman, Editor-in-chief of Car and Driver magazine.

The key to the ESCORT Live community is real-time national reach and scale. Currently there are more than a million compatible ESCORT or BELTRONICS radar detectors on the road in the United States. Multiply this data gathering and sharing process by millions of miles and driving hours and the result is a nation of protected ESCORT Live drivers.

“Following an ESCORT Live driver yields excellent information about what lies ahead because the first vehicle’s alerts are seamlessly transmitted to other cars equipped with the ESCORT Live app,” says ESCORT CEO and President John Larson. “ESCORT Live is a nation of protected drivers helping other drivers in the ultimate live alert network.”

“ESCORT Live makes drivers the safest and smartest in history – you’re gaining real-time protection and real-time alerts,” says “Radar” Roy Reyer, an independent industry expert on radar detectors. “You’re becoming part of a community with ESCORT Live.”

Earlier this fall, a small group of ESCORT customers were given the chance to test-drive the Live system, which they hailed as a home run.

“The radar detector is really awesome, but the alerts on the map and the warnings that come back to you just take it to a whole new level,” said one participant.

“A huge feature of ESCORT Live is that it not only tells you the speed you’re going and the speed limit of where you’re at, but it also notifies you of the alerts around you – which you wouldn’t know unless you were part of the Live network,” said another participant, who also test-drove the system.

Here’s how it works: Imagine departing for the morning commute. Your neighbor’s ESCORT radar detector encounters a laser gun; that alert information is relayed immediately to the ESCORT Live™ network as a confirmed ”laser-detected” threat. Later, as you head in the same direction, even when you are miles away from the waiting laser gun, your smartphone equipped with the ESCORT Live™ app displays a red “laser-spotted” alert before you are in range.

ESCORT Live alerts are displayed with band, signal strength and frequency. Events spotted previously in the network are indicated by an “approaching live alert” message with directional location arrow and distance-to-arrive at the alert source.

Alerts appear at their coordinate location and are marked with an intuitive “heat map” icon that changes color and transparency based on alert relevance.

The ESCORT Live app provides the latest available information on speed cameras, speed traps and speed limit data. Important driving data is displayed for compass heading, vehicle speed and over-speed alerts. Users are automatically updated with the latest detector software to optimize performance and eliminate false alerts. The app features map and dashboard views with multiple alert settings based on user preference.

“It’s well known by analysts and industry experts that our radar detector products have always provided drivers with the highest level of ticket protection in the marketplace,” says ESCORT’s Vice President of Product Development Tim Coomer. “Now, with ESCORT Live, ESCORT drivers don’t need to be in the range of the threat, they just need to be in the network.”

ESCORT Live will be shown for the first time this week at the Specialty Equipment and Manufacturer’s Association (SEMA) show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. For more information, attendees can stop by Booth #11349 (North Hall). ESCORT will also host a press conference at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 3, in the SEMA Show Media Center.

ESCORT also will display two additional new products at the SEMA show.

ESCORT’s QuickStart is a remote start and security system that gives drivers one-touch control over the several features to start, track, and secure their vehicle via their smartphone. Drivers can control multiple vehicles with one app and assign more than one user to control a vehicle.

ESCORT Mobile TV is a connected Mobile Digital TV (MDTV) receiver with antenna, capable of delivering digital TV to automotive consumers. In addition to Wi-Fi and 3G/4G capability, this accessory directly manages Apple security IC (iAP0) and USB interface.

About ESCORT, Inc.

ESCORT Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar/laser detectors and premium automotive accessories. ESCORT manufactures products under the ESCORT, PASSPORT, REDLiNE, SOLO, Vector and BELTRONICS brands. The company is headquartered in West Chester, Ohio, with its principal manufacturing facility located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Visit ESCORTinc.com or call 1.888.265.9391.

Editorial Contact:

Ron Gividen

513-870-8500

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Escort 80-000085-14 Passport 8500X50 Black Radar Detector, Red Display

• Blistering All-Band Protection
• 360-Degree Radar and Laser Detection
• Advanced Digital Signal Processing
• AutoSensitivity Mode Automatically Reduces False Alarms
• EZ-Programming Allows Instant Customization

Hailed as the most revolutionary radar/laser detector ever. The Passport 8500 X50′s new “V-Tuned” radar receiver provides extreme detection range on all police radar; conventional and “instant-on” radar, including the new POP mode radar threat, X-Band, and up to 50% more range than the original Passport 8500 on the all-important K and Ka bands. Digital signal processing (DSP) provides maximum range, with minimum false alarms. Exclusive AutoSensitivity ModeESCORT’s patented AutoSensitivity mode intelligently identifies real threats from other radar sources. Plus, our exclusive Traffic Signal Rejection (TSR) software rejects interstate traffic sensors making it quiet to own and operate.High-Performance Laser ProtectionPASSPORT’s multiple high-performance laser sensors provide maximum laser warning, with superior off-axis protection. For the ultimate in laser protection add the optional ZR4 Laser Shifter.3-Levels of Brightness ControlChoose between Dim, Medium, or Max brightness levels, or fully dark for discreet night driving.3 High-Resolution Meter ModesPASSPORT provides 3-types of meter displays: Standard Bar Graph, exclusive ExpertMeter, and our unique SpecDisplayUltra-Bright Matrix DisplayPASSPORT’s matrix display uses 280 individual ultra-bright LEDs to provide crystal-clear information for alerts, signal strength and text for programming.Mute and AutoMutePatented Mute and AutoMute feature automatically reduces the volume level during an alert to eliminate annoyance from long radar encounters.New Advanced EZ-ProgrammingPASSPORT comes ready to use out of the box; you can also instantly customize it for your unique driving preferences, including Power-On indication, Meter type, AutoMute, Brightness level, including full Dark Mode, Audio Tones, and selectable radar and laser bands.Comes Fully EquippedPASSPORT comes complete with a comprehensive owner’s manual, quick-release windshield mount, a coiled SmartCord, quick reference card, and an ESCORT travel case.

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Escort 57-000027 Visor Clip Mount for Radar and Laser Detectors

• Visor clip mount for radar and laser detectors
• Fits firmly on car’s visor for easy access
• Not recommended for cars with dark-tinted bands on windshields
• Compatible with current Passport 8500 X50, Solo S2, and Passport 7500S models
• Holds earlier Passport 8500, 7500, 6800, 5000, 4600, 4500, and 4200 detectors, plus Solo RD-5110, Solo 5, and Solo 4 models

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ESCORT REDLiNE Radar & Laser Detector – the longest range radar detector on the planet.

www.RadarDetector.org – Radar Roy reviews the Passport IQ from Escort. The IQ is a high performance radar detector, GPS and more.
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That weekend was one to remember…if only you could. If your credit card statement is any indication, you had a pretty good time at a place that billed you for “entertainment services.” And, since you were in Vegas and not Disneyland, it’s doubtful the charges had anything to do with guys dressed up in furry animal costumes (at least, you hope not).

Don’t head out for the walk of shame just yet. Because from Amish country to the red-light district, there is one Escort you’ll never regret paying for the morning after—an Escort radar detector.

When it comes to preventative add-ons for your vehicle, an Escort radar detector is pretty much the best radar detector on the market today. Escort is often recognized for creating the radar detector market and has been awarded more patents in the field than all other radar detector manufacturers combined.

In addition to the obvious benefit of alerting you to traffic monitoring devices, Escort radar detectors give you a heads-up for emergency vehicles, road construction, trains and even upcoming road hazards, saving you some serious time by helping you avoid the resulting delays. To get the most for your money and find the radar detector that will best suit your needs, it’s important to understand the basic differences, features and terminology.

In general, radar and laser guns measure your speed by bouncing waves or bursts of light off your vehicle and back to the gun. In doing so, they calculate your speed by taking into account the change in distance traveled. Radar guns in the United States currently operate on three bands: X, K and Ka. It’s possible to encounter any of the radar or laser bands when traveling from state to state or even city to city as their use varies widely. This makes a radar detector that monitors all bands – including laser – the smartest investment. In addition, modern radar guns can target your vehicle from the front, back or side, which makes the 360° detection feature found on Escort radar detectors a must. No matter where you’re driving, you’ll be alerted to radar and laser signals emitted from every direction.

Escort radar detectors, like the Escort Passport, are legal in most states, unless you live in the citation-loving states of Virginia and Washington DC. However, their use may be prohibited in certain areas, on commercial trucks, or when mounted on certain parts of a vehicle.

Keep in mind: radar detectors are not a license to drive as fast as you want. They’re meant to provide an early warning before the red and blue lights start flashing. They’re most effective in moderate traffic due to the continuous generation of radio waves by the radar gun. The more the gun is used, the more waves it will generate. The less it’s used, the less warning you’ll get…and the bigger the grin on the cop’s face when he pulls you over. And if that happens, you better hope the Escort radar detector is the only escort in your car.

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ESCORT “Cash for Clunkers” program for a limited time

West Chester, OH (PRWEB) September 8, 2009

ESCORT Inc., maker of the world’s best radar and laser detectors, announced today an added incentive for drivers using older model radar detectors — “Cash for Clunkers” radar detector Trade-In program. For a limited time, ESCORT radar will give customers $ 80 credit when they trade in their old out-dated detector on a new one from ESCORT. “We are excited about the opportunity to offer customers an easy way to increase their protection and get paid for doing it!” said Tim Coomer, ESCORT’s Vice-president of Marketing. “Just like the incentive to trade older cars for more fuel efficient models, we want radar detector owners to trade their old detectors for new technology that offers complete protection against all the latest threats,” he added. “Most drivers, who are using older detectors, are not aware that they are driving around with a false sense of security because they don’t receive signals from the latest threats,” said Coomer.

ESCORT’s “Cash for Clunkers” Trade-In program applies to any brand detector when purchased directly from ESCORT.

ESCORT “Cash for Clunkers” Trade-In program — just makes good sense

Like other consumer electronics, law enforcement radar and laser guns have changed dramatically over time. And because those changes alter the guns’ characteristics, older detectors cannot detect them and therefore won’t alert. ESCORT continues to drive innovation by developing new technologies and incorporating them into their products to meet these challenges.

ESCORT–owner of more than 85% of all radar detector patents

ESCORT Inc. is the undisputed leader in designing and adopting new innovations and patented radar detector technologies. ESCORT has an industry winning radar detector designed to meet all of the latest threats. For example, ESCORT developed the world’s first internet ready, GPS based radar detectors–the PASSPORT 9500ix windshield mount model and the PASSPORT 9500ci custom-installed version. Both models established a new technology standard by introducing patented features including AutoLearn™ artificial intelligence. AutoLearn™ uses GPS technology to automatically eliminate false alerts by indexing their exact location and frequency.

Both the PASSPORT 9500ix and the 9500ci radar detectors are designed to alert to red light and fixed position speed cameras. “The majority of radar detectors being used can’t alert to the fastest growing threat drivers face today — the rapid increase in the number of red light and fixed position speed cameras being installed all across North America!” said Coomer. Both detectors meet this ever-increasing risk by incorporating the ESCORT Defender™ database, which identifies these threats well in advance. In addition, the Defender™ database includes the top speed traps throughout North America. The Defender™ database can be easily updated through the ESCORT website.

Redline™–the longest radar detector range on the planet

Always innovating, ESCORT has just released the all new RedLine™ radar and laser detector. For ultimate long range sensitivity, RedLine’s™ test-shattering performance represents another leap forward in detector technology for the industry. The sensitivity of the new RedLine™ can be attributed to its unique “twin turbo” receiver design which incorporates a patented twin antennae system and dual LNA’s (low noise amplifiers). This technique allows RedLine™ to provide unprecedented range and performance by band, which provides the earliest warning possible. RedLine™ is the new long range champion. RedLine™ begins shipping in mid-September.

Full details for the direct sales only ESCORT radar detector “Cash for Clunkers” Trade-In program and all of ESCORT’s performance leading radar detectors and complete line of other products can be seen at Escortinc.com or call direct at 800.433.3487.

About ESCORT, Inc.

ESCORT Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors. ESCORT has developed and owns more than 85% of radar detector patents in use today and manufactures products under the ESCORT, PASSPORT, SOLO, Vector and BELTRONICS brands. The company is headquartered in West Chester, Ohio with its principal manufacturing facility located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Editorial Contact:

Ron Gividen

513.870.8500

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