Originally Posted by
soulbyte
Good news, I just picked up the pro 300 from my local electronics store. While I was there I noticed the Passport 8500 x50 was priced at $265. I was going to bite at the Passport but was assured that the Pro 300 was a far better unit for $35 more.
First impressions.... the pro 300 is much more quieter than the 78se. I do however miss the blue display and easy 4 button layout. On my way home I passed a CHP base/borderpatrol checkpoint/truck weigh station, all in one spot, that I consistently get X and K alerts from. I pass this every day so I know it consistent, this place is also consistent with radar and laser patrol. I didn't get one false with the 300.
I should also state that when I was on the way to pick up the 300 I mentally marked where I got all my X and K reading while using the 78se. The 300 didn't pick up any of them. My 78se was also alerting K9 while I was behind a new audi while having TFSR on. This was for a good 2 miles.
I'll be able to run them side by side this weekend as I'll have both over before shipping the 78se back to Amazon. I'll post my findings after.
I'm pretty brand new to all this stuff so please take my finding with a grain of salt.
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