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Escort Inc. 0100011-1 Escort 8500ci Plus Passport Radar Detector

• PASSPORT 8500ci Plus’s patented antenna design provides long-range protection against all known radar and laser guns, including “instant-on” and the elusive “POP” mode.
• The PASSPORT 8500ci Plus uses our patented GPS technology to lockout false alarms, (automatic door openers and security motion sensors) by exact location and frequency. The result is the most accurate reporting of real threats in the industry.
• Simply add our optional Laser “Shifters” for the ultimate defense.
• PASSPORT 8500ci Plus’s unique voice alerts provide crystal clear communications for alerts and menu options.
• PASSPORT 8500ci Plus comes preloaded with our exclusive DEFENDER(TM) Database

The all-new PASSPORT 8500ci Plus provides blistering protection for all radar bands and ultimate laser protection with optional Laser Shifters. GPS technology allows you to lock out false alerts at the touch of a finger. Based on award-winning radar and laser detection technology, the 8500ci has four easy-to-install components and is fully compatible with ESCORT Laser Shifter Pack. The all-new PASSPORT 8500ci Plus incorporates the performance of the industry’s best windshield model, the PASSPORT 8500 X50, into a total built-in discreet defense system. The waterproof Radar/Laser sensor is mounted in the front grill, while the miniature display controller mounts easily in the vehicle’s interior. PASSPORT 8500ci Plus’s patented antenna design provides long-range protection against all known radar and laser guns, including instant-on and the elusive POP mode. The PASSPORT 8500ci Plus uses patented GPS technology to lockout false alarms, by exact location and frequency. The result is the most accurate reporting of real threats in the industry. Simply add optional Laser Shifters for the ultimate defense. These remarkable Shifters provide the ultimate defense, confusing targeting laser guns automatically once a laser signal is received. PASSPORT 8500ci Plus’s unique voice alerts provide crystal clear communications for alerts and menu options. PASSPORT 8500ci Plus comes preloaded with exclusive DEFENDER Database, which is packed with thousands of safety camera locations, including red light cameras, speed cameras and known speed traps located throughout North America. Updates to the DEFENDER Database are available through the ESCORT website. You can also add your own hot spots by using the Mark Location feature. Once marked, the PASSPORT 8500ci Plus will provide a unique alert so you’re not caught off guard. The Mark Location feature allows you to mark any location for future reference.

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ESCORT Drives Into SEMA with all new PASSPORT iQ™ – The World’s First Fully Integrated Driving Accessory Featuring Radar Detector, GPS Navigation and Much More

PASSPORT iQ – Integrated Radar/Laser Detector, GPS NAV and much more

Las Vegas, NV, SEMA Show (PRWEB) November 2, 2010

ESCORT Inc., the leading manufacturer of premium automotive electronic accessories and maker of the world’s best radar and laser detectors, announces at the 2010 SEMA Show the release of the patented PASSPORT iQ™, the world’s first and only driving accessory that integrates radar/laser detection and GPS navigation, and also provides important driving information, such as speed traps and speed limit data, in a single compact device.

“We are excited about providing the first convergence of state-of-the art radar and laser detection, 3D GPS navigation, red light and speed camera notifications, speed limit information, and much more,” said John Larson, ESCORT President and CEO. “The PASSPORT iQ™ is your ultimate driving companion.”

Debuting at SEMA (Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association), the revolutionary PASSPORT iQ™ will be on display along with the entire line of ESCORT’s award-winning, premium mobile electronics products Nov. 2-5, booth # 11445 (North Hall). CEO John Larson and the ESCORT executive team will be in the ESCORT show booth in direct support of the product launch and will be communicating new product and company news to multiple radio/print/TV interviews.

ESCORT invites all show attendees to visit the booth and see the SEMA show’s most revolutionary product, the PASSPORT iQ™. To help underscore the iQ™’s launch, ESCORT has placed a 25’ magnetic outdoor billboard on the SEMA Convention Center’s North Hall and is inviting attendees to sign up for a drawing to win a new PASSPORT iQ™. New product demonstrations and interviews will be ongoing through the four day event.

ESCORT and Rahal Letterman–Le Mans Series Racing

In addition to showcasing and announcing the all new PASSPORT iQ™ and other premium automotive accessories, ESCORT is hosting a meet and great for SEMA Show attendees with two-time Indy 500 winner and International Motorsports Hall of Famer, Bobby Rahal. Mr. Rahal, President and CEO of the Bobby Rahal Automotive Group, is appearing in the ESCORT booth on Wednesday, beginning at 11 AM. ESCORT is a proud sponsor of the BMW Rahal Letterman Racing Team and will have a Team Rahal BMW race car in the booth.

The All-new PASSPORT iQ – Integrated Radar/Laser Detector, GPS NAV and much more

The new PASSPORT iQ™ sets the standard for protecting consumers from unwanted tickets and guiding them safely to their destination.

Assuming the form of contemporary GPS personal navigation devices, the new PASSPORT iQ™ is framed in landscape profile with a large 5-inch full-color touchscreen.

“ESCORT engineers were able to change the standard radar detector form by designing a radically new microwave antenna assembly,” said Tim Coomer, ESCORT’s Vice President of New Product Development. “Until the merging of these two major mobile technologies by ESCORT, drivers had no choice but to purchase and connect separate driving devices at the same time. The PASSPORT iQ™ accommodates and combines these technologies into one, easy-to-use device.”

Never-ending innovation at ESCORT helps to support their increasing 85% share of category patents. With the new PASSPORT iQ™, ESCORT engineers have reached a new pinnacle of product development within the radar detector category.

“With our innovative product engineering and our strong patent portfolio, we are the only manufacturer able to provide drivers the opportunity to combine the key technologies of radar and laser protection, GPS navigation and important driving information in a single package,” said Dave Smidebush, ESCORT Vice President of Marketing. “These integrated benefits can’t be found in a PND, a smart phone, other portable devices or as an OEM option on new vehicles,” he added.

The PASSPORT iQ™ is based on the PASSPORT 9500ix, ESCORT’s award winning GPS-enabled windshield mount radar and laser detector. The new PASSPORT iQ™, with a 5” color touchscreen, takes radar detection to a new level by clearly providing drivers with their current speed and heading as well as speed limit information. The PASSPORT iQ™ conveniently provides warnings if speed limits change and drivers are exceeding the posted speed. In addition, the PASSPORT iQ™ clearly overlays red light cameras, speed cameras, and high risk speed traps on the navigation screen. The PASSPORT iQ™ features a user-friendly choice of visual and audio alerts and can be displayed in selectable formats and colors.

Like other premium ESCORT products such as the PASSPORT 9500ix and 9500ci, the PASSPORT iQ™ uses artificial intelligence and includes ESCORT’s patented AutoLearn™ feature, which automatically identifies and analyzes all radar sources. This technology allows the PASSPORT iQ™ to determine which threats are real and automatically locks out those that are false, including automatic door openers, motion sensors, and other sources that cause competitor radar detectors to constantly false alert when no real threats actually exist.

In addition, the PASSPORT iQ™ comes with ESCORT’s Defender™ Database, winner of the industry’s leading data-accuracy test for threat locations. The PASSPORT iQ™ is USB-web ready for updating the Defender™ Database with the latest safety camera and speed trap locations.

The PASSPORT iQ™ offers easy-to-read 3D maps powered by NAVTEQ, voice-guided turn-by-turn directions and lane-assist—all of which provide comprehensive directions and updates for driving anywhere, anytime. Drivers can choose to use the PASSPORT iQ™ in the NAV mode with on-screen 3D mapping or select to display the PASSPORT iQ™ in the detector mode. In either format, drivers receive both visible and audible turn-by-turn directions to their mapped destination while always being protected from ticketing threats.

“Truly shifting the category forever, the PASSPORT iQ™ starts with industry leading protection of the PASSPORT 9500ix, adds the 5” color touchscreen display, provides speed limit information, over-speed alerts and more, while also integrating very intuitive, high-end navigation capability—all in one product. There quite simply is nothing else like it,” Larson said. The PASSPORT iQ™ helps you drive smarter by providing all the information necessary to help you avoid unwanted tickets while safely guiding you to your destination.

The PASSPORT iQ™ Radar/Laser Detector with GPS navigation starts at $ 649.95. The PASSPORT iQ™ is compatible with ESCORT’s ZR4™ Laser Shifting System, the ultimate laser protection, and ESCORT’s line of detector driving accessories. The PASSPORT iQ™ includes a free 90-day subscription to ESCORT’s Defender™ Database and comes with a 30-day, worry-free test drive standard with all ESCORT products.

All-new Solo S3 Cordless Portable Radar Detector

ESCORT has long held the lead in portable radar detection and has just announced the release of the all new PASSPORT Solo S3™ battery powered portable platform which highlights world class leading radar and laser detection in a cordless model. The new S3™ with improved performance, comes in a sleek package that easily travels everywhere you go. This portable model features all-band, 360-degree radar/laser detection, and high-efficiency power management that maximizes battery life, multiple user selectable features, a new high-resolution energy efficient OLED display and is compatible with ESCORT’s optional SmartCord.

PASSPORT 9500 Series – the 9500ix™ Windshield Mount and the 9500ci™ Custom Installed Models

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 introduced the patented AutoLearn™ feature with artificial intelligence, now included in the all new PASSPORT iQ™, all models which use GPS technology to automatically eliminate false alerts by indexing their exact location and frequency. And the PASSPORT 9500ix™ and the 9500ci™ radar detectors also introduced the award-winning ESCORT Defender™ database, included in the PASSPORT iQ™, allowing the iQ, ix and ci models to identify and protect drivers against the fastest-growing threat drivers face today: the increasing numbers of speed traps and fixed-position speed and red-light cameras. This artificial intelligence makes the PASSPORT iQ™ and 9500 series radar detectors the most accurate and intelligent detectors on the road.

PASSPORT 8500 Qi45

The new Qi45™ radar detection system, available at Best Buy, is based on the award-winning PASSPORT 8500 X50™ radar detector platform. The Qi45™ Custom Installed Radar and Laser Detector continues ESCORT’s industry leading role. Long known for effective radar detector innovation and patent producing designs, ESCORT created the new Qi45™ to offer customers a more comfortable price point for a custom-installed solution.

REDLiNE™

No radar detector on the planet has longer detection range than the award winning ESCORT REDLiNE™ windshield mount radar detector. Designed specifically for hard-core, pedal-to-the-floor driver who needs to know about every signal at the longest possible range, the REDLiNE™ exceeds all current test range capability. “We tested the new REDLiNE™ at the Speed Measurement Labs annual shootout and they could not find a range long enough to measure the limits of its performance. The test range was limited to 13 miles!” said Coomer. REDLiNE™’s incredible sensitivity can be attributed to its unique receiver design which incorporates a patented twin antennae system and dual LNA (low noise amplifiers). This technique allows it to maximize performance by band, providing the earliest warning possible.

Beyond Detectors

Within the past three years, ESCORT has dramatically moved beyond radar and laser detectors. SEMA show attendees will be able to see ESCORT’s complete line of new premium automotive accessories including:

ESCORT Entourage PS (portable solution) and Entourage CIS (custom-installed solution): GPS Personal Security products that can keep tabs on the whereabouts of young children or track the location of vehicles. The PS model incorporates an internal rechargeable battery, providing up to seven days of coverage, and is portable enough to go anywhere, while the Entourage CIS model is designed to be permanently installed in a vehicle and offers additional features such as always-on cellular communication, tamper-sensing capability and automated arming and disarming with its wireless key fob. Optional vehicle monitoring and recovery services are also available.

The New ESCORT Guardian Alert® Reverse Obstacle Detection System: In spite of diligent drivers who check every mirror for obstacles before shifting into reverse, backing-up accidents still occur, and account for approximately 500 fatalities each year, most involving young children. With consumer safety in mine, the new ESCORT Guardian Alert® Reverse Obstacle Detection System gives drivers a tool that dramatically reduces the risk associated with this unfortunate, but now preventable, everyday event. Competitive systems typically use ultrasonic sound waves or cameras, which can be subject to failure due to weather and road debris issues such as sleet, rain, snow, mud, dust and dirt. The new ESCORT Guardian Alert® Reverse Obstacle Detection System avoids all of these issues by using Doppler microwave radar which provides excellent performance in all environments.

ESCORT SmartMirror™: With convenience and safety in mind, the ESCORT SmartMirror™ is a technology center that will change the way you look at the road. This OEM replacement mirror features integrated GPS navigation, Bluetooth® hands-free mobile phone operation (compatible phones) and a backup camera for added safety when operating your vehicle in reverse.

ESCORT’s Defender™ BlackBerry Smartphone App: The App can be downloaded directly from the [BlackBerry App World site. The Defender™ application, like most BlackBerry Smartphone apps, is an automatic installation. Once turned on, the Defender™ app works continually to protect drivers instantaneously by using GPS navigation and stored reliability points used as traffic alert information—the data points are communicated to the BlackBerry Smartphone via the BlackBerry mobile phone network so drivers are protected anywhere they drive throughout North America. In a recent head-to-head test conducted by RadarTest.com, the Defender™ database scored head and shoulder above all other competitors for overall accuracy. According to RadarTest.com, the Defender™ Database accurately identified 95% of all camera locations tested, while the next closest competitor only identified 66% of these locations.
For more information about the new PASSPORT iQ™, the new Solo S3™ cordless detector, PASSPORT 9500 Series radar detectors, REDLiNE, Entourage Security Products, Guardian Alert® Reverse Obstacle Detection Systems, SmartMIrror and ESCORT’s other premium automotive accessories, visit Escortinc.com or call 1.888.265.9391.

About ESCORT Inc.

ESCORT Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors, Entourage GPS enabled navigation and tracking products and other Drive Smarter products. 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.

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ESCORT Introduces All New Installment Payment Plan for Class Leading Radar Detector Purchases

ESCORT Live

West Chester, OH (PRWEB) November 14, 2011

WEST CHESTER, Ohio (PRWEB) November 14, 2011 ─ ESCORT Inc, designer and manufacturer of the world’s best radar and laser detectors and the all new ESCORT Live™ real-time ticket protection network, today announced their first ever payment plan for purchasers of new ESCORT award winning radar and laser detectors. The payment plans are in effect now and can be utilized for direct orders from ESCORT.

“For the first time ever, we are making it easier for our customers to receive award winning ticket protection by introducing payment plans on our industry-leading detectors,” said Dave Smidebush, ESCORT Vice-president of Marketing. The purchase of a new radar detector can now be spread out over thirteen payments. One example is the industry’s most intelligent windshield mount radar and laser detector, the PASSPORT 9500ix which retails for $ 499.95, packaged with the new ESCORT Live™ protection package (retail value $ 539.90) would be structured with an initial down payment followed by 12 monthly installments of $ 29.95 each. This dramatically reduces the total up-front cost of owning the world’s most capable radar and laser ticket protection package, and, allows the owner the use and advantage of receiving the full benefits of the coverage for the duration of the payment plan.

ESCORT detectors equipped with patented ESCORT Live™ technology, including the 9500ix, REDLiNE and 8500 X50 series radar detectors, have recently won the trifecta in top industry awards: 2012 CES Innovations Award; 2011 SEMA Best New Mobile Electronics Product; and Popular Mechanics 2012 Editor’s Choice Award for Best New Product. 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 available directly from ESCORT, uses Bluetooth technology embedded in SmartCord Live™ power cords and a unique app for the driver’s smartphone. 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, ESCORT Live™ provides live traffic, speed limit information and over-speed alerts and includes ESCORT’s industry leading Defender® database of fixed position cameras and speed traps.

“ESCORT provides the most advanced radar and laser defense on the market by utilizing our class leading radar detectors. Now the addition of ESCORT Live™ brings the power of real-time, cloud-based sharing among drivers,” ESCORT President and CEO John Larson says. “ESCORT Live™ is the social network for the road so you can know sooner, react faster and Drive Smarter.”

“Our radar detector products have always provided drivers with the highest level of ticket protection in the marketplace,” Larson says. “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!”

For complete details on the revolutionary ESCORT Live™ network, ESCORT’s other premium automotive accessories and the new ESCORT installment payment plan, visit ESCORTinc.com or call 800.433.3487.

About ESCORT Inc.

ESCORT Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors, Guardian Alert reverse obstacle detection systems, Entourage GPS enabled navigation and tracking products and other Drive Smarter products. 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.

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Escort RedLine Ultimate Performance Dual-Antenna Radar Detector (Black)

• High-performance radar/laser detector with ultra-bright 280-LED alphanumeric display
• Detection and separate alerts for Full X, K, SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System radar capability
• Dual-antenna design maximizes performance by band, giving you the longest warning time possible
• AutoMode intelligently reduces false alarms; TotalShield technology makes the RedLine completely invisible to radar detector detectors
• One-year limited warranty

Redline engineers created the two best radar detectors and the Escort Redline provides the longest range for every radar gun used out there. Its twin-antennae design allows the Redline to maximize performance by radar band, giving you the longest warning possible, especially hidden radar traps. Superb radar sensitivity is provided to detect “over the hill”, when police are hiding on the other side of the hill with a police speed trap.

The Escort RedLine includes full X, K, SuperWide Ka for USA and Canada. A Safety Warning System is also provided for highway construction zones using SWS. Front and rear laser detection is provided by the Escort radar detector; but if you want real laser protection, consider the Shifter ZR4, which is a laser jammer and laser detector. The optional Shifter ZR4 provides laser jammer protection from all laser guns.

A dual antenna with varactor-tuned (VTO) microwave receiver and digital signal processing (DSP) from Passport is provided for superb radar detection range and reduced false alarms. Escort Radar Detector used patented Mute and AutoMute features, audible and visual band alerts. You get all the speed trap detection performance you’d expect from the Redline, as well as total invisibility to any radar detector detector.

The Redline Radar Detector is manufactured in North America and here is why this radar detector is one of the best radar detectors. It can be mounted in the windshield or hidden on the sunvisor. It does what you want and need.

AutoMode logic will intelligently reduce unwanted false alerts, plus Highway and Auto NoX settings Ultra-bright, red text-display provides easy to read information from any angle 100% invisible to VG2 and VG4 radar detector detectors, Spectre ii, Spectre iii, Spectre iv, Spectre iv+ Radar Detector Detectors; and and OPP Spectre RDD used by RCMP in Canada SpecDisplay provides actual numeric radar frequenEscort’s team of engineers has created one of the most sensitive radar/laser detectors on the market. RedLine provides the longest range for every signal out there. Its twin-antenna design allows it to maximize performance by band, giving you the longest warning possible. The RedLine includes full X, K, SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System radar capability, front and rear laser detection, dual antenna with varactor-tuned (VTO) microwave receiver, digital signal processing (DSP) for superior range and reduced false alarms, Escort’s patented Mute and AutoMute, audible and visual band alerts, and all the performance you’d expect from Escort.

Twin-antenna design maximizes performance by band, giving you the longest warning possible. Click to enlarge.

RedLine. Dual Antenna. Incredible Range.

Superior Detection
The RedLine includes full X, K, SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System radar capability, front and rear laser detection, complete with digital signal processing (DSP) for superior long-range ability and reduced false alarms. The exclusive AutoMode intelligently reduces false alarms, plus Highway and Auto NoX settings. And no need to worry about range: dual antenna with a varactor-tuned receiver provide the longest range possible against all radar threats.

Ultra-bright 280-LED alphanumeric display. Click to enlarge.

Includes quick-release windshield mount with suction cups, coiled SmartCord, travel case. Click to enlarge.

Ultimate Undetectability
Beltronics’ TotalShield RF Technology provides the ultimate in undetectability. The exclusive technology makes the RedLine invisible to radar detector detectors, including the latest technologies like VG-2 and Spectre.

Mute and AutoMute
Escort’s patented AutoMute feature automatically reduces the alert volume after initially alerting you at your selected volume. This keeps you informed without the annoyance of a continuous full-volume alert. If you’d prefer, you can turn the AutoMute feature off.

Easy to Use
Enjoy control right at your fingertips using the included SmartPlug power cord. Patented Mute and AutoMute technology on the cord allows you to quickly silence alerts without reaching for the detector. Simple preference settings lets you customize up to 8 features.

Installation is also a breeze: use the quick release mount to attach it to your vehicle’s windshield, and remove it in a snap. A durable zipper travel case is included to take the unit with you, or neatly conceal it in your vehicle.

Ultra-Bright Text Display
Don’t miss a visual alert with the Redline’s 280-LED alphanumeric display. With five levels of brightness viewable from any angle, it’s easy to track and display multiple radar signals, including signal strength. The new SpecDisplay provides actual numeric radar frequency for any radar signal, and you can also view Safety Warning System (SWS) messages about upcoming hazards, construction and more.

Safety Radar
Safety Warning System, or SWS, uses a modified K-band radar signal to alert users of Highway Construction or Maintenance, Highway Hazard Zone Advisories, Weather Related Hazards, Travel Information/Convenience, and Fast/Slow Moving Vehicles. The SWS safety radar system has 64 possible messages (60 currently allocated), all of which can be displayed on your C65.

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.

What’s in the Box
Escort Redline Radar Detector (Black), Owner’s manual, Quick reference card, Quick-release windshield mount with suction cups, Coiled SmartCord, Travel case.

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ESCORT’s PASSPORT iQ™ – The World’s First Integrated Radar Detector, GPS NAV and More – Debuts at SEMA to Accolades

PASSPORT iQ – SEMA Global Media Award Winner

West Chester, OH (PRWEB) November 18, 2010

ESCORT Inc., the leading manufacturer of premium automotive electronic accessories and maker of the world’s best radar and laser detectors, held the world-wide release of its patented PASSPORT iQ™, the world’s first and only driving accessory with integrated radar/laser detection and GPS navigation, at the 2010 Specialty Equipment Manufacturer’s Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas last week. The PASSPORT iQ™ garnered three significant awards and a multitude of positive reviews from its initial appearance and world debut.

The all-new patented PASSPORT iQ™ is the world’s first and only driving accessory that integrates radar/laser detection and GPS navigation, and also provides important driving information, such as speed traps and speed limit data, in a single compact device.

The PASSPORT iQ™ won a SEMA Global Media Award, which honors products based on their potential impact and commercial success. More than 2,000 new products were registered at the event, with a judging panel of 26 journalists from 16 countries choosing a select few products. “We are excited to be chosen by these influential and respected journalists from around the world,” said John Larson, ESCORT President and CEO. “Quite simply there is nothing else in the world like the PASSPORT iQ™. We believe – and the media are confirming this – that the PASSPORT iQ™ is your ultimate driving companion.”

The Passport iQ also was named one of the top 10 Mobile Electronics Products from the 2010 SEMA show by Car and Electronics Audio Magazine. The media outlet called the PASSPORT iQ™ “impressive,” saying, “This device creates an entirely new category for radar units. Coupling a top-of-the-line radar/laser detector with a full-functioning GPS navigation unit, the iQ is unlike anything else.”

Founder of the celebrated women’s car-buying website askpatty.com, Jody DeVere, also was impressed with the PASSPORT iQ™, mentioning it in her coverage of SEMA and indicating it was a Top 10 product from the SEMA show.

In addition, respected car enthusiast magazines hailed the PASSPORT iQ™ on their editorial pages. In an article headlined, “Best of Both Worlds: State-of-the-art radar detection with turn-by-turn NAV, all in one unit,” AutoWeek Executive Editor Roger Hart wrote that the ‘PASSPORT iQ is a game changer’ in referring to the iQ™’s integration of radar detection and navigation into one portable unit.

About the PASSPORT iQ™

The PASSPORT iQ™ is based on the PASSPORT 9500ix™, ESCORT’s award winning GPS-enabled windshield mount radar and laser detector. Assuming the form of contemporary GPS personal navigation devices, the new PASSPORT iQ™ is framed in landscape profile with a large 5-inch full-color touchscreen and takes radar detection to a new level by clearly providing drivers with their current speed and heading as well as speed limit information. The PASSPORT iQ™ conveniently provides warnings if speed limits change and drivers are exceeding the posted speed. In addition, the PASSPORT iQ™ overlays red light cameras, speed cameras, and high risk speed traps on the navigation screen. The PASSPORT iQ™ features a user-friendly choice of visual and audio alerts and can be displayed in selectable formats and colors.

The PASSPORT iQ™ offers easy-to-read 3D maps powered by NAVTEQ, voice-guided turn-by-turn directions and lane-assist¬¬—all of which provide comprehensive directions and updates for helping drivers safely get from point A to B.

The PASSPORT iQ™ radar and laser Detector with GPS navigation starts at $ 649.95. The PASSPORT iQ™ is compatible with ESCORT’s ZR4™ Laser Shifting System, the ultimate laser protection, and ESCORT’s line of detector driving accessories. The PASSPORT iQ™ includes a free 90-day subscription to ESCORT’s Defender™ Database and comes with a 30-day, worry-free test drive (standard with all ESCORT products).

For more information about the new PASSPORT iQ™ and ESCORT’s other premium automotive accessories including the award-winning PASSPORT 9500ix™ GPS-enabled windshield mounted radar and laser detector and the just-released, new and improved PASSPORT Solo S3 cordless radar detector, visit Escortinc.com or call 1.888.265.9391.

Editorial Contact:

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ESCORT Releases All-new PASSPORT Solo S3™ Cordless Radar / Laser Detector with High-contrast OLED Display

All-new PASSPORT Solo S3 Cordless Radar Detector

West Chester, OH (PRWEB) November 22, 2010

West Chester, Ohio (PRWEB) November 22, 2010 ─ ESCORT Inc, a leading manufacturer of premium automotive electronic accessories and maker of the world’s best radar and laser detectors, today announced the release of the all-new PASSPORT Solo S3™. Designed for consumers who travel a lot or who seek class-leading radar detector protection without the use of cords, the new Solo S3™ is an advanced design and technology successor to the industry acclaimed cordless performance leader, the Solo S2™. “The new Solo S3™ provides a sleek new look with improved long range performance, and a new brilliant, high-contrast OLED (organic light-emitting diode) display. Our customers love the Solo S2, but based on customer input, we have raised the bar with the new Solo S3,” said John Larson, ESCORT President and CEO. “We think our customers will be very pleased with the result.” The new cordless Solo S3™ model is available now.

“With portability in mind, the new Solo S3™ model is a bit like a laptop in the PC world, which are sought for speed, convenience and use on-the-go … our new S3™ model is the laptop of radar detectors… small in size, light weight, convenient and portable, but big on performance,” said Tim Coomer, ESCORT’s Vice President of New Product Development. “ESCORT’s Solo series detectors have been the long-standing leader and detector of choice by drivers seeking a cordless detector solution. The Solo S3™ offers the industry’s longest range and best overall performance for a cordless model,” he added.

The new detector features all-band protection, 360-degree radar/laser detection and improves on the industry-leading range of the current platform. And the new S3™ model has a high-efficiency power management system that maximizes battery life with built-in intelligence that allows the unit to automatically power off if left unattended. Drivers can select from multiple user selectable features and will be better served with the completely new, brilliant high-resolution high-contrast OLED display for easy sight reading. The S3™ model is also compatible with ESCORT’s optional SmartCord.

The PASSPORT Solo S3™ Cordless Radar/Laser Detector retails for $ 349.95 and is available direct from ESCORT. For more information about the new PASSPORT Solo S3™ cordless radar and laser detector and ESCORT’s other premium automotive accessories including the all new PASSPORT iQ™ radar detector with integrated GPS NAV and the award-winning PASSPORT 9500ix™ GPS-enabled windshield mounted radar and laser detector, visit Escortinc.com or call 1.888.265.9391.

About ESCORT Inc.

ESCORT Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors, Entourage GPS enabled navigation and tracking products and other Drive Smarter products. 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.

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Beltronics Vector V995 Radar Detector

• Includes full X, K, SuperWide Ka, Ku, and Safety Warning System radar capability as well as front and rear laser detection
• Varactor-tuned receiver provides long-range protection against all radar threats
• New AutoScan mode intelligently reduces unwanted false alarms
• Ultra-bright text-display provides easy to read information from any angle
• Immune to VG-2 radar detector detection, so law enforcement cannot detect its use

The Beltronics V995 is the most advanced radar, laser and safety detector ever designed by Beltronics. It includes full X, K, SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System radar capability, front and rear laser detection varactor-tuned (VTO) microwave receiver, digital signal processing (DSP) 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 Beltronics.Amazon.com Review POP radar, Ka band, Laser. The list of funny-sounding technologies designed to nab speeders keeps growing. Fortunately, Beltronics has produced an effective, compact, and user-friendly radar detector. It’s made for folks who don’t want to fuss with the details, but who do want first-class protection from high-tech speed traps. By offering K-, X-, Ka-, and even Ku-band protection–plus protection from POP and laser detection–the Vector 995 covers all the bases. While testing revealed some limited problems with false alarms, this minor quibble was not enough to keep us from placing the 995 in the top tier of radar detectors, right up there with the standard-setting Escort Passport 8500 X50.

Click the image to get a closer look at the Vector 995′s features.

Design
While it’s appropriate to make comparisons with the Escort 8500 X50, it’s especially relevant here, as Escort and Beltronics, the maker of the Vector 995, recently merged all of their manufacturing and design. Apparently, many of the internal components and technology in the 995 are essentially the same as those found in the 8500, and as you’ll see, our testing bears that out.

Mounting the 995 in a vehicle couldn’t be easier. A small suction cup bracket slides into the unit’s release mechanism and easily attaches to the windshield with light pressure. The unit is housed in a sturdy plastic case that’s low profile and compact–in fact, it’s a good deal sleeker and smaller than the box-shaped 8500. The rear of the unit is dominated by a receiver window. There’s also an additional laser detector window that faces the passenger compartment, which is designed to detect laser signals emanating from behind the vehicle.

Another great attribute of the 995 is its easy control layout. Four buttons on the top of the unit control power, city mode on/off, display brightness, and volume/mute settings. Two of the buttons also double as selection buttons when the unit is in programming mode. During normal use the red, horizontal LCD display graphs the intensity of the radar and laser signals the unit detects, as well as the detector’s sensitivity mode. Power is supplied by an included 12-volt cord, which plugs into a cigarette-lighter power socket. Unfortunately, the 995 doesn’t ship with the very cool SmartCord that is included with the Escort 8500. Branded as the SmartPlug on the Beltronics side of things, it features an alert LED, as well as a built-in mute button built right into the power plug. Sadly, it’s only available as a option for the 995.

Choose the standard display mode for a graphic representation of radar threats…

…Or use the “Tech Display” to see the exact frequency of incoming signals.

Features
The 995 covers the gauntlet when it comes to protection from speed trap technology. While detection of the radar bands currently in use in North America–the X, K, and Ka bands–is standard for detectors these days, the devil is in the details when it comes to on-the-road performance. Thankfully, the 995 has some extra mojo built in that makes it both more sensitive to radar signals, and smart enough to select out false alarms. The unit also features detection diodes for laser detection, and an add-on system that installs on the exterior of the vehicle, the LaserPro 905, offers enhanced laser detection, as well as laser-jamming capabilities. On top of all this protection, the 995 adds optional sensitivity to the Ku band, which is commonly used in Europe.

In addition to good multiband radar and laser sensitivity, the 995 is designed to detect the latest highway menace, POP radar (queue scary music here). POP radar guns, while still relatively rare in police departments, are used to identify speeding vehicles in heavy traffic that typically confuses other types of radar. They provide little warning as the radar signal idles at a low frequency until it transmits an extremely short, high-frequency burst to “pop” a target. The 995 is equipped with a highly sensitive receiving system and a digital signal processor designed to pick up POP signals from a safe distance. POP detection is enabled by default on the 995, unlike on the 8500–a good thing for people who don’t want to mess with customization menus. While enabling POP detection can increase the number of false alarms (due to the increased sensitivity required of the unit), and it’s probably why Escort decided to disable it unless the user wants it, Beltronics has obviously decided the added protection is worth a few extra bogus alerts on the 995.

And what about the alerts on the 995? In addition to audio tones, the 995 also has digital voice alerts that tell you what kind of danger lies ahead. If you’re not into the Knight Rider thing, i.e., a computerized voice in your car, the audio tones do a good job, as well. In this mode, a unique tone or chirp is assigned to a specific kind of radar threat. The 995′s AutoMute feature automatically lowers the volume level of an alert after a period of time, so you can drive without going completely batty to the sound of alerts.

For those who like a little more control, the 995 can be customized via a fairly straightforward interface. In the programming mode, the LCD acts as a menu system that lets users control display brightness, automatic mute, audio tones, and power-on modes. There are also settings for disabling detection of selected bands (be careful with this one!). A mode called Tech Display shows the numeric frequency of the radar signal being received.

For those living in states that prohibit use of a radar detector, the 995 does include VG-2 radar-detector detector protection, which is designed to both alert the driver and shut down the unit’s oscillator.

On the Road
False alarms are one of the major annoyances of radar-detector use. In our tests, the 8500 was pretty good at minimizing false alarms from home garage door systems, as well as from home and commercial security systems that commonly operate on X-band radar. While false alarms were slightly more common with the 995 than with the 8500, the error rate was acceptable, and it is likely due to the 995′s default activation of POP radar sensitivity.

The 995′s city sensitivity setting decreases sensitivity to X-band sources, while the highway setting does not. With this unit, though, you’ll quickly find that neither setting is necessary. Instead, we found the unit’s powerful AutoSelect mode the most accurate, as it dynamically filtered all types of radar signals and usually identified which sources were a legitimate threat. With that kind of simplicity built in, we were comfortable just firing up the 995 and forgetting about it, until we really needed it.

Pros

• Performance roughly equivalent to the Escort 8500 X50
• Just turn it on and go. AutoSelect feature automatically filters highway and city false alarms.
• Pop radar detection enabled by default
• High-caliber, multi-band sensitivity puts this one in the top tier of detectors

Cons

• No included SmartCord
• Slightly more false alarms when measured against Escort 8500 X50

Amazon.com Product Description Whether the threat is in North America or abroad, the Beltronics Vector 995 radar detector keeps you driving safely. As the industry leader in technology and innovation, the V995 accurately detects all US radar and laser bands (X, K, Ka) as well as the UK favorite-Ku. All bands are detected at the furthest possible distance including the newest “POP” mode Ka-band threat. With clear voice alerts, you can keep your eyes on the road, not the detector. And when it does alert, the mute button is right in easy reach on the included SmartPlug power cord. No need to leave the detector behind while traveling–we include the hard sided protective carrying case so the detector goes where you go.

The flagship of the Vector series. Click to enlarge.

Includes Smart Plug with easy-access mute/volume button. Click to enlarge.

Easily install with quick-release windshield mount.

Superior Detection
The Vector 995 includes full X, K, SuperWide Ka, Ku and Safety Warning System radar capability, laser detection, patented Mute and AutoMute features, audible and visual band alerts, and all the performance you’d expect from Beltronics.

Digital signal processing (DSP) technology and multiple laser sensors give you long-range performance, and greatly reduce the number of false alarms. On top of that, the Vector 995 is invisible to VG-2 radar detector detectors, keeping you one step ahead. It also features Highway/City sensitivity settings to tailor performance to your needs.

Easy to Use
The rugged Vector 995 gives you control right at your fingertips. Patented Mute and AutoMute technology allows you to quickly silence alerts. Advanced programming lets you customize several features, and all controls are easily accessible on top of the device.

Installation is also a snap: use the quick release Windshield QuickMount to attach it to your vehicle’s windshield, and remove it in a snap. Don’t want to leave it in your vehicle? No problem, Beltronics includes a travel case to keep it secure while you’re on foot.

AutoScan Mode
The V995′s AutoScan mode provides long-range warning, with minimum false alarms. In this mode, the V995′s internal computer continuously analyzes all incoming signals and intelligently filters out false alarms.

Voice Alerts
The V995 provides digital voice announcements of radar and laser bands detected. If Safety Radar (SWS) is turned on, a safety radar message will also be announced.

Smart Plug Included
Once you are notified to a threat, Beltronics’ SmartPlug makes it easy to temporarily silence your radar detector with a handy mute button.

Ultra-Bright LED Display
Don’t miss a visual alert with the 995′s 280-LED alphanumeric display. Exclusive threat display tracks and displays multiple radar signals, including signal strength. You can also view Safety Warning System (SWS) messages about upcoming hazards, construction and more.

Enjoy three different brightness settings or operate in dark mode if you’d prefer only audio alerts.

Total Tracking Laser
Unlike Radar signals, which are highly reflective, Laser signals have very poor reflective characteristics. Many of today’s Laser detectors do not have the high sensitivity necessary to detect Laser within a large “field of view.” The Vector 995 incorporates Beltronics’ best laser detection, which uses twin laser ports to detect energy far outside the main laser beam–including off-axis signals–providing a 360-degree field of view. The alerts provided by your unit are the same whether signals are received from the front or rear.

How Safety Radar Works
Safety Warning System (SWS) a modified K-band radar signal to alert users of Highway Construction or Maintenance, Highway Hazard Zone Advisories, Weather Related Hazards, Travel Information/Convenience, and Fast/Slow Moving Vehicles. The SWS safety radar system has 64 possible messages (60 currently allocated), all of which can be displayed on your Vector 995.

What’s in the Box
Beltronics V995 Vector Radar/laser Detector, carrying case, coiled power cord, quick release windshield mount, owner’s manual

List Price: $ 299.99

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Escort 80-000085-15 Passport 8500X50 Black Radar Detector, Blue 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 Announces PASSPORT iQ™ — The World’s First Fully Integrated Driving Accessory Featuring Radar Detector, GPS Navigation and Much More

PASSPORT iQ – Integrated Radar/Laser Detector, GPS NAV and much more

West Chester, Ohio (PRWEB) October 27, 2010

ESCORT Inc., the leading manufacturer of premium automotive electronic accessories and maker of the world’s best radar and laser detectors, today announced the release of the PASSPORT iQ™ which sets the standard for protecting consumers from unwanted tickets and guiding them safely to their destination.

The all-new patented PASSPORT iQ™ is the world’s first and only driving accessory that integrates radar/laser detection and GPS navigation, and also provides important driving information, such as speed traps and speed limit data, in a single compact device.

“We are excited about providing the first convergence of state-of-the art radar and laser detection, 3D GPS navigation, red light and speed camera notifications, speed limit information, and much more,” said John Larson, ESCORT president and CEO. “The PASSPORT iQ™ is your ultimate driving companion.”

Assuming the form of contemporary GPS personal navigation devices, the new PASSPORT iQ™ is framed in landscape profile with a large 5-inch full-color touchscreen.

“ESCORT engineers were able to change the standard radar detector form by designing a radically new microwave antenna assembly,” said Tim Coomer, ESCORT’s vice president of New Product Development. “Until the merging of these two major mobile technologies by ESCORT, drivers had no choice but to purchase and connect separate driving devices at the same time. The PASSPORT iQ™ accommodates and combines these technologies into one, easy-to-use device.”

“With our innovative product engineering and our strong patent portfolio, we are the only manufacturer able to provide drivers the opportunity to combine the key technologies of radar and laser protection, GPS navigation and important driving information in a single package,” said Dave Smidebush, ESCORT vice president of Marketing. “These integrated benefits can’t be found in a PND, a smart phone, other portable devices or as an OEM option on new vehicles,” he added.

Radar Detection

The PASSPORT iQ™ is based on the PASSPORT 9500ix, ESCORT’s award winning GPS-enabled windshield mount radar and laser detector. The new PASSPORT iQ™, with a 5” color touchscreen, takes radar detection to a new level by clearly providing drivers with their current speed and heading as well as speed limit information. The PASSPORT iQ™ conveniently provides warnings if speed limits change and drivers are exceeding the posted speed. In addition, the PASSPORT iQ™ clearly overlays red light cameras, speed cameras, and high risk speed traps on the navigation screen. The PASSPORT iQ™ features a user-friendly choice of visual and audio alerts and can be displayed in selectable formats and colors.

Like other premium ESCORT products such as the PASSPORT 9500ix and 9500ci, the PASSPORT iQ™ uses artificial intelligence and includes ESCORT’s patented AutoLearn™ feature, which automatically identifies and analyzes all radar sources. This technology allows the PASSPORT iQ™ to determine which threats are real and automatically locks out those that are false, including automatic door openers, motion sensors, and other sources that cause competitor radar detectors to constantly false alert when no real threats actually exist.

In addition, the PASSPORT iQ™ comes with ESCORT’s Defender™ Database, winner of the industry’s leading data-accuracy test for threat locations. The PASSPORT iQ™ is USB-web ready for updating the Defender™ Database with the latest safety camera and speed trap locations.

Navigation and More

The PASSPORT iQ™ offers easy-to-read 3D maps powered by NAVTEQ, voice-guided turn-by-turn directions and lane-assist — all of which provide comprehensive directions and updates for driving anywhere, anytime. Drivers can choose to use the PASSPORT iQ™ in the NAV mode with on-screen 3D mapping or select to display the PASSPORT iQ™ in the detector mode. In either format, drivers receive both visible and audible turn-by-turn directions to their mapped destination while always being protected from ticketing threats.

“Truly shifting the category forever, the PASSPORT iQ™ starts with industry leading protection of the PASSPORT 9500ix, adds the 5” color touchscreen display, provides speed limit information, over-speed alerts and more, while also integrating very intuitive, high-end navigation capability — all in one product. There quite simply is nothing else like it,” Larson said. The PASSPORT iQ™ helps you drive smarter by providing all the information necessary to help you avoid unwanted tickets while safely guiding you to your destination.

In addition, based on comprehensive consumer input, ESCORT plans to expand the PASSPORT iQ™ platform by developing an optional model that includes Bluetooth technology and live-traffic. This PASSPORT iQ™ version will help improve driver safety by allowing users to connect their phone for hands-free calling. Live traffic alerts will assist drivers to elude congestion and avoid being unnecessarily delayed.

The PASSPORT iQ™ Radar/Laser Detector with GPS navigation starts at $ 649.95. The PASSPORT iQ™ is compatible with ESCORT’s ZR4 Laser Shifting System, the ultimate laser protection, and ESCORT’s line of detector driving accessories. The PASSPORT iQ™ includes a free 90-day subscription to ESCORT’s Defender™ Database and comes with a 30-day, worry-free test drive standard with all ESCORT products.

For more information about the new PASSPORT iQ™ and ESCORT’s other premium automotive accessories including the award-winning PASSPORT 9500ix GPS-enabled windshield mounted radar and laser detector, visit Escortinc.com or call 1.888.265.9391.

About ESCORT Inc.

ESCORT Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors, Entourage GPS enabled navigation and tracking products and other Drive Smarter products. 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.

Editorial Contact:

Ron Gividen

513.870.8599

press(at)escortinc(dot)com

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