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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.

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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.

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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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I was headed home down HWY316 south about a mile past HWY78 when I started picking up a faint K-band. I did not see any police around but if you notice the signal gets strongest as this SUV passes. False or legit? You decide.
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In Time for Holiday Gift-Giving Shoppers, ESCORT Inc Launches National ‘Holiday Drive Event’

ESCORT Holiday Drive Event

West Chester, Oh (PRWEB) November 23, 2010

ESCORT Inc, a leading manufacturer of premium automotive electronic accessories and maker of the world’s best radar and laser detectors, announced a coordinated national sales event for the 2010 holiday shopping season. The “Holiday Drive Event” is being promoted at all sales levels including national, regional and local outlets. “Our goal with this seasonal event is to help consumers give the perfect gift for themselves, their special someone or the hard-to-buy-for person and help the recipients Drive Smarter during the holidays and throughout the year,” said Dave Smidebush, ESCORT’s Vice-president of Marketing. “We have premium products that will protect drivers from unwanted tickets all year long,” he added.

The Holiday Drive Event will focus on expanding consumer awareness by presenting ESCORT’s premium automotive accessories, particularly their world class leading radar detectors, in promotional marketing sales offers. ESCORT’s flagship detector model, the PASSPORT 9500ix, will be the leading focus in the campaign.

The Holiday Drive Event is active and will run through Sunday, January 16, 2011. “Our coordinated national marketing campaign will have maximum impact as we will be promoting ESCORT products during the key holiday shopping and gift-giving season,” said Smidebush. “A majority of purchases will be accompanied by gift boxes for giving, free accessories and free shipping,” he added. ESCORT is using print, online, direct mail, email and point-of-sale advertising to communicate this limited time offer.

“Ticketing threats don’t take the holiday season off. We can help drivers be mindful of the targeting threat and stay alert at all times,” said John Larson, ESCORT CEO and President. “We have world class products designed to add awareness and safety to your driving experience,” he added. ESCORT’s premium products help consumers feel safe, secure and in control while driving. With ESCORT products, customers don’t just drive … they Drive Smarter.

Holiday Drive Event free gifts are available on qualifying product purchases from ESCORT and participating retailers and will include a free accessory package consisting of ESCORT’s SuperCup windshield mount and a combo accessory SmartCord (combination straight and coiled cord), a $ 50 retail value. As a bonus, ESCORT will include gift boxes (for select products) and free shipping. Customers will also be informed of ESCORT’s no-risk test drive policy, which typically allows drivers to use new ESCORT radar detectors for up to 30 days, extended for holiday purchases through the end of January 2011. ESCORT will also include their detector trade-in program along with the Holiday Sales promotion.

For more information on the Holiday Drive Event and ESCORT products including the newly released Solo S3 cordless radar and laser detector or the PASSPORT iQ, the world’s first and only radar detector with GPS navigation, call 1.888.8.ESCORT (1.888.837.2678) or visit online at ESCORTinc.com.

About ESCORT, Inc.

ESCORT Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors, 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 79-001059-01 Direct Wire Power Cord for Radar and Laser Detectors

• Direct wire cord delivers power to Escort radar and laser detectors
• Installs within vehicle fuse panel for convenient use
• Doesn’t interfere with driving functions, unlike some cigarette lighter cords
• Compatible with Passport 8500 X50, Solo S2, and Passport 7500S models
• Also fits earlier Passport 8500, 7500, and 6800 detectors

This Escort® radar detector direct wiring cord is compatible with Passport 9500i, 8500 X50, 8500, 7500S, 7500, 6800, and Solo S2 models.

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Escort Inc. Passport 8500 Radar Detector

• Multiple high-performance laser sensors
• Reprogrammable digital signal processing for upgrading for use against new detection systems
• Intelligent AutoSensitivity mode automatically reduces false alarms
• Sales restricted to the United States and shipment is prohibited to addresses in Virginia and Washington DC
• FCC Identification Number QKL8500

ESCORT RADAR is the source for the best radar detectors on the road. ESCORT RADAR offers the best radar and laser detectors; including the PASSPORT 9500ix GPS Radar Detector. The PASSPORT 9500ix’s red light, safety camera and speed trap database delivers the ultimate ability to avoid speeding tickets. The battery operated cordless Solo S2 Radar Detector is the ultimate travel radar detector. And, the PASSPORT 9500ci custom – installed radar detector packs our exclusive laser shifter technology for the ultimate defense. Avoid traffic tickets – invest in the best radar detector from ESCORT RADAR.

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ESCORT Expands Radar/Laser, Red Light and Speed Camera Detectors into International Markets

West Chester, OH (PRWEB) July 28, 2011

ESCORT Inc, the leading manufacturer of premium automotive accessories and maker of the world’s best radar and laser detectors, today announced the update of its website to include support for its expanded line of products designed for international markets. “Our ESCORTradar.com site update is designed to provide direct support of our increased placement of ESCORT class-leading radar/laser protection technology, including our red light, speed camera and speed trap alert capabilities. We have implemented international designs for a growing number of global markets and we are working to support our new international customers through our website,” said Dave Smidebush, ESCORT Vice-president of Marketing. “Our new PASSPORT 9500ix INTL™ offers true world class performance alerting drivers to radar, laser and red light camera threats specific to the region in which they drive. The PASSPORT 9500ix INTL™ offers drivers regardless of where they live, unmatched radar and laser detection protection.”

ESCORT’s expanded international line of products includes the all new PASSPORT 9500ix INTL™ windshield mount radar/laser detector. The new PASSPORT 9500ix INTL™ includes ESCORT’s test-winning Defender Database™ for red light and speed camera protection including updates to identify internationally adopted ‘Average Speed Cameras’ found throughout the European Union as well as Australia and New Zealand. The unit features selectable Narrow-band Ka, K band pulse, expanded K band sweep, and Narrow-band K, up to 5 KHz laser detection. The PASSPORT 9500ix INTL™ also features key ESCORT technologies such as: AutoSensitivity™ for automatically adjusting radar performance based on driving speed; ExpertMeter™ for alerting and displaying multiple radar threats simultaneously; SpecDisplay™ that reports the exact frequency of a threat source; artificial intelligence for automatically eliminating false alerts; Mark Location which allows the driver to label locations for later reminders; and eleven user-selectable preference settings for personalizing its use.

Also included in ESCORT’s international lineup is the PASSPORT 8500 X50 Euro. The PASSPORT 8500 X50 Euro, with class-leading performance, is the standard for custom tuned detectors necessary for use in the European Union and other select international driving regions. The P8500 X50 Euro features segmented Ka band for the ultimate in narrow-band detection, selectable band preferences (ON/OFF), K Pulse detection, up to 5 KHz laser detection, and Safety Warning System. The unit also features selectable Spec and Expert threat meters, high-intensity Red LED display, nylon travel case, and a heavy-duty coiled SmartCord.

For international drivers searching for a ‘hidden’ or more discreet radar and laser system, ESCORT’s PASSPORT Qi45 Euro is a fully integrated, high performance radar and laser detector system that can be custom fitted to each specific vehicle. The Qi45 Euro utilizes segmented Ka band for class-leading narrow-band detection, selectable band preferences (ON/OFF), K Pulse detection and up to 5 KHz laser detection. The Qi45 Euro also includes alerts for the Safety Warning System. Additionally, the Qi45 Euro has Laser Shifting capabilities with the addition of the optional Laser Shifting pack for the ultimate in laser defense.

To learn more about the PASSPORT 9500ix INTL™ and the complete line of ESCORT international products, visit online at ESCORTinc.com or call ESCORT direct at 800.433.3487.

About ESCORT, Inc.

ESCORT Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors, reverse obstacle detection systems, GPS enabled navigation and tracking products, and other Drive Smarter products. ESCORT manufactures products under the ESCORT, PASSPORT, SOLO, Vector, BELTRONICS, Guardian and Entourage brands. The company is headquartered in West Chester, Ohio with its principal manufacturing facility located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Editorial Contact:

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