The Escort Passport 8500 Just Got Better!Introducing the all-new ESCORT Passport 8500 X50 – the most advanced and sophisticated detector ever! There’s never been a detector like the Passport 8500 X50 and it’s available in your choice of either a brilliant blue display or high-intensity red display.Passport 8500 X50′s patented Auto-SensitivityT mode intelligently distinguishes real threats from other known sources of radar – virtually eliminating false alarms. Conventional highway and city modes are also provided. Passport 8500 X50′s on-board computer can be reprogrammed to detect new radar and laser threats making it a solid investment.*** The blue display does cost more because of the additional expense in making the blue LED lights. There is NO DIFFERENCE in performance. ***With 360-degree detection radar signals are detected from any angle.Detects “Instant-On” and POP Mode signals to adjust speed as necessary.Programmable to show geiger-style alert scale or the actual band width number. 50% greater range than original 8500.Mute a radar signal with the simple push of a button using SmartCord.SmartShield VG-2 Immunity prevents law enforcement from knowing that you are using a detector.Built-in earphone jack for use with your motorcycle.Popular Mechanics called it “state of the art” and Motor Trend said it is “at the top of the pyramid for overall radar and LIDAR detection.” DETAILSX-treme Radar Range!The Passport 8500 X50′s new “V-Tuned” radar receiver provides extreme range on all radar; conventional and “instant-on” including POP mode X-Band and up to 50% more range on the all-important K and Ka bands than the original Passport 8500. Digital Signal Processing (DSP) provides maximum range with minimum false alarms. New High-Performance Laser!Passport 8500 X50′s multiple high-performance laser sensors provide maximum laser warning with superior off-axis protection. For the ultimate in laser protection the Passport X50 may be paired with the Laser Shifter