hey guys just a quick question. there is a passport 8500 radar detector for sale and have been looking at reviews on it and everything is good for it. Its not the X50 and was wanting to know what the difference is between the 8500 and 8500 X50? thanks

 

x 50 is just an updated version..only difference is that it has POP mode

 

and something else. I just don't remember what it was.

 

ok what is POP mode? and if i can get the 8500 for 130 should i just go ahead and get it instead of spending 250 on x50?

 

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pop mode is just a new feature that radar guns have, where the gun is in standby and cant be detected untill cop pulls the trigger and it only gives off a small burst. id say just get the 8500.. i have the x 50 and only been "pop'd" once.

 

ah ok. thanks man

 

I would go with Valentine 1! you can upgrade the software on it...just insert your seriel number on there website and it will tell you if your due for an update or not..

 

okk

 

haha!!!

 

yeah get the valentine, I've heard alot of good things about it.

 

what is the best out there right now

 

i've heard x50 or valentine 1. for price def. x50

 

V1 costs way more than the 8500 X50. I went from the 8500 to the X50, and I think I've noticed less false alarms too..

 

yeah but with the valentine you can always send it in for more upgrades when new improvements come out.