Escort 0100009-1 Qi45 Quick Install Hidden Radar and Laser Detector Review

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

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

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

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Escort Passport iQ 5" Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator with Radar/Laser Detector Review

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(More customer reviews)When my 9500ix was stolen out of my car earlier this year, I went shopping for a replacement. I was happy to see that someone FINALLY came out with a legitimate Radar/GPS combo that was housed in a stealthy "GPS-looking" body. I ordered the IQ and used it for 2 weeks. Then I boxed it up, sent it back, and ordered another 9500ix. On the positive side, the radar seemed to work equally as well as my 9500ix did. On the negative side, the IQ was HUGE&HEAVY, the GPS software was poor (didnt like the user interface, the routes were not always the best, and it often brought me to a location "down the road" from the intended destination), and I did not like the design of the mount - whether windshield mounted or "bean-bag" dash mounted, the power cord plugs into the *UNIT ITSELF* and NOT the bracket. On the heels of having my previous 9500ix stolen, I certainly didnt want to leave my new and expensive IQ on display when the vehicle was parked. This meant unplugging the power cord from the side before removing it from the mount each time I parked my car. Sounds trivial, but one of many minor annoyances with this unit that I believe will be fixed in the next generation of IQ. Speaking of the next generation -- bluetooth would have been nice in a unit that cost $600+. These days, even a $100 Garmin or TomTom has bluetooth.
In short, I liked the idea of the IQ, but I think the product in its current state misses the mark. Perhaps if Escort addresses some of the issues and releases an updated version in the coming year I will try again, but for now I am perfectly happy with my "9500ix + Garmin".

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Raise your driving intelligence with the all-new PASSPORT iQ, a versatile auto accessory integrating state-of-the-art radar/laser detection, speed camera and speed limit information, 3D GPS navigation, and more. Protect yourself from unwanted tickets and get safely to your destination.

Radar/Laser Detection
Detector Mode
ESCORT'S award-winning all-band protection plus a myriad of useful features keep you on the road, not on the side of it.

Multiple Screen Options
Multiple screen options allow you to choose the information you want, in the color you prefer.

Expert Mode
Detector experts will appreciate the ability to track multiple sources, including numeric frequency.

PASSPORT iQ Detector View
Multiple screens track and display up to four different radar signals. You can also manage alerts and mark speed traps or safety camera locations for future reference.

Easy 3D Navigation
Ultimate Guidance
Easy to read 3D maps, powered by NAVTEQ, provide clear turn-by-turn voice-guided instructions with lane assist.

Patented Defender Database
ESCORT's Defender data is pre-loaded and provides audible and visual alerts for speed traps, red light cameras and speed camera locations for North America.

PASSPORT iQ Map View
View your current location and route on a map. You can also manage alerts and mark speed traps or safety camera locations for future reference. Map view will also provide speed trap and camera icons directly on the map. Radar and laser alerts are shown in the lower left corner with a corresponding bar graph.

PASSPORT iQ Features
Personal navigation system comes complete with NAVTEQ mapping, branded points of interest, speed limit data, and lane assist.
AutoLearn feature automatically learns and rejects false radar sources based on exact location and frequency.
New proprietary threat-signal ranking (TSR) software intelligently sorts, ranks, and rejects traffic-flow-monitoring false alarms automatically.
Cruise Alert feature offers modified radar alerts within specified speeds.
Defender Database stores thousands of red-light and fixed-position speed cameras throughout North America.
Revolutionary AutoSensitivity mode provides real-time radar performance based on vehicle speed, plus Highway and Auto NoX settings.
Mark Location feature allows you to instantly "mark" known speed traps, cameras, and other places of interest.
Exclusive SpecDisplay provides actual numeric frequency for any radar signal.
Selectable radar and laser bands allow you to customize which bands are monitored.
Exclusive SmartCord for easy access to Mute and TrueLock features.

PASSPORT iQ Specs
Operating Bands

X-band 10.525 GHz ± 25 MHz
K-band 24.150 GHz ± 100 MHz
Ka-band 34.700 ± 1,300 MHz
Ku-band 13.450 ± 25 MHz
Laser 904nm, 33 MHz Bandwidth

Radar Receiver/Detector Type

Superheterodyne, Varactor-Tuned VCO
Scanning Frequency Discriminator
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

GPS Receiver

SiRFstar III

Laser Detection

Quantum-Limited Video Receiver
Multiple Laser Sensor Diodes

Display Type

5" LCD Screen with OneTouch User Interface
480 x 272 Resolution

Power Requirement

12-volt DC, Negative Ground
Escort SmartCord Included

Dimensions

5.35" W x 3.71" H x 1.62" D

What's in the Box
5-inch GPS/radar/detection device, SmartCord, USB cable, mounting bracket, owner's manual on CD, quick reference guide, and 90-day trial for Defender Database.

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

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


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

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