Ordered My 9500 ix

[PointerCone]

I am one of the first on the list for this new unit. Will give a review when received which I expect will be next week.

[Retaliation]

OK, educate me. What is a 9500 ix? And where did you order it from?

[RadarKid]

OK, educate me. What is a 9500 ix? And where did you order it from?

x2........

it must be the newer version that has reliable truelock...

:p

[Retaliation]

RadarKid, I like that picture in your sig... Its bright and sunny out the front window, but in the mirror there's snow on the ground! :lol:

[RadarKid]

RadarKid, I like that picture in your sig... Its bright and sunny out the front window, but in the mirror there's snow on the ground! :lol:

yea I know...I was crossing over the state line when I took the picture....
:)
Actually..it was late when I added the pic and I was too lazy to make the grass green in the rear view. if it'll please you I can make those changes this evening. :D

[PointerCone]

OK, educate me. What is a 9500 ix? And where did you order it from?'

Its the latest and greatest with integrated "Safety Camera " locations from the Trinity database. Its upgradeable for the latest locations as well right off the internet!! Basically, its the 9500 with Navalert. Does, Speed , redlight and other cameras (integrated into the 9500 Blue detector). No longer a need for separate units. Call Escort, they have it!!

Just called and was told to expect it by Wed or Thursday of next week!!!

[CJR238]

x2........

it must be the newer version that has reliable truelock...

:p

TrueLock is reliable for people who think. Not for people who just assume they have all the info they need after owning it for 2 weeks. :p

[RadarKid]

TrueLock is reliable for people who think. Not for people who just assume they have all the info they need after owning it for 2 weeks. :pI know I'm ignorant and its me not the detector....bla bla bla. Enjoy your truelock...and any tickets you receive as a result. I'm done discussing it.


REGARDING THE NEW 9500ix:

The ix is blue display only. Same sensitivity, with all the autolearn and database capabilities as the ci. You can upgrade your 9500i to a 9500ix for $99 or half that price if you have the service plan.
Same price as the 9500i blue...all known redlight and speed cameras already installed. Much larger memory. Autolearn is a new feature as well. It'll lock out the same falses it encounters around the 3rd time it encounters. They can be undone if you wish. You can have them updated if you wish to pay for the subscription.

[CJR238]

I know I'm ignorant and its me not the detector....bla bla bla. Enjoy your truelock...and any tickets you receive as a result. I'm done discussing it.



Again, you brought it up.

Your not ignorant, you were just excited to use your 9500I and jumped into the TrueLock feature full throttle. I don’t blame you, just that Escort made a RD that didn’t come with a good explanation of TrueLock for the beginner. I also blame my self for making such a complex way of looking at TrueLock (No Risk, Low Risk & high Risk).

[djrams80]

I know I'm ignorant and its me not the detector....bla bla bla. Enjoy your truelock...and any tickets you receive as a result. I'm done discussing it.I knew that there was going to be someone that going to come in and be like you. The 9500i is too complex for you to understand. I will trade you my V1 3.864(the latest version) + $100 for your 9500i blue. Please take me up on this offer



REGARDING THE NEW 9500ix:

The ix is blue display only. Same sensitivity, with all the autolearn and database capabilities as the ci. You can upgrade your 9500i to a 9500ix for $99 or half that price if you have the service plan.
Same price as the 9500i blue...all known redlight and speed cameras already installed. Much larger memory. Autolearn is a new feature as well. It'll lock out the same falses it encounters around the 3rd time it encounters. They can be undone if you wish. You can have them updated if you wish to pay for the subscription.Please tell me this comes with the 9500ci's autolock feature to avoid more cases such as this guy.

[PointerCone]

Gentlemen, being new here and having owned my 9500i red for a lil over a year, I was just mentioning that I am getting the new 9500ix. Don't know much about the Truelock, just wanted to let you know I was getting the ix. Relax, its only Radar!!!

[CJR238]

'

Its the latest and greatest with integrated "Safety Camera " locations from the Trinity database. Its upgradeable for the latest locations as well right off the internet!! Basically, its the 9500 with Navalert. Does, Speed , redlight and other cameras (integrated into the 9500 Blue detector). No longer a need for separate units. Call Escort, they have it!!

Just called and was told to expect it by Wed or Thursday of next week!!!

It doesn’t show on there sight?

[focalcivic]

'

Its the latest and greatest with integrated "Safety Camera " locations from the Trinity database. Its upgradeable for the latest locations as well right off the internet!! Basically, its the 9500 with Navalert. Does, Speed , redlight and other cameras (integrated into the 9500 Blue detector). No longer a need for separate units. Call Escort, they have it!!

Just called and was told to expect it by Wed or Thursday of next week!!!


I spoke with an online rep and they said late july/august.

Does it have the auto lock out features too like the ci?

What is the price again?

[PointerCone]

It doesn’t show on there sight?

It doesn't show on their site, BUT you have to call. I ordered it on Saturday (06/21/2008) when I saw the ad in the latest August 2008 Car and Driver about Page 15 on a full page ad; This unit will allow you to update the the software and firmware on the site as well (something I dont think we can do with the 9500 currently??) BUT can be done with the remote one!! Call them they will tell you all about it!!

[PointerCone]

I spoke with an online rep and they said late july/august.

Does it have the auto lock out features too like the ci?

What is the price again?

They gave me a specific build date (next week) and it was 499.00; only in the Blue!! Maybe word is getting out fast that its available and they are starting to sell them?

[PointerCone]

I spoke with an online rep and they said late july/august.

Does it have the auto lock out features too like the ci?

What is the price again?

Its basically the ci without the remote. Has ALL of the features and the upgradeability on line as well without the ci's pitfalls (portability).

[transammatt]

I will be pissed if I have to upgrade my 9500i in order to Upgrade!!Again escort said the 9500i will use the usb port. we might have to upgrade to do this?
Matt

[djrams80]

I will be pissed if I have to upgrade my 9500i in order to Upgrade!!Again escort said the 9500i will use the usb port. we might have to upgrade to do this?
MattThe software I use to update the RLC database on my 9500ci, does not look 9500ci specific. When you open the software, the opening message is "Searching for a Passport detector". It also has a software update button.

I we 9500i owners are able to upgrade our RDs for free, to include the autolock and GPS database features that the 9500ci has, that would be truly amazing! :D My guess though is that there will be some fee involved. :mad:

[PointerCone]

The software I use to update the RLC database on my 9500ci, does not look 9500ci specific. When you open the software, the opening message is "Searching for a Passport detector". It also has a software update button.

If we 9500i owners are able to upgrade our RDs for free, to include the autolock and GPS database features that the 9500ci has, that would be truly amazing! :D My guess though is that there will be some fee involved. :mad:



Agreed, BUT nuttins for free!!! The ix has the Autolearn of the ci so the truelock may no longer be necessary as well. I am sure its on there, BUT few use it, so perhaps the Autolearn will displace that.

I remember when I first purchased my 9500 i and was basically told or led to believe that the firmware would be "internet" upgradeable. This has not happened?? Maybe it wil in the future with a simple plug and go through a USB.. The ix will at least allow this and also access to the trinity Database for the cameras. Here in Chicago, the cameras are starting to pop up out of the woodwork, particularly in the city!!

[djrams80]

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Agreed, BUT nuttins for free!!! The ix has the Autolearn of the ci so the truelock may no longer be necessary as well. I am sure its on there, BUT few use it, so perhaps the Autolearn will displace that.My 9500ci has both autolearn and manual marking of Truelock locations. These features can easily work together. How do you know that the 9500ix has the autolearn feature?


I remember when I first purchased my 9500 i and was basically told or led to believe that the firmware would be "internet" upgradeable. This has not happened?? Maybe it wil in the future with a simple plug and go through a USB.. The ix will at least allow this and also access to the trinity Database for the cameras. Here in Chicago, the cameras are starting to pop up out of the woodwork, particularly in the city!!I can update my 9500ci by downloading the latest GPS databases, then flashing this update onto my 9500ci. The software also has the ability to update the 9500ci to the latest version. I can only assume that this will be done the same way, although there are no updates as of now.

[thestaton]

hmm. can someone please scan that cute card that comes with the 9500I saying you can get database updates. $100? I don't think so.

I don't mind paying for the extra features, but at a minimum current 9500I owners should get free access to the camera database.

[djrams80]

Here's a screenshot of Escort's software:

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/713/escortsoftwareud3.png (http://imageshack.us)

[happya$$]

No way BS about an Xi what a crock of sh1T

[focalcivic]

I think, but not sure but the 100 buck upgrade has to do with sending in the the old 9500i to be upgraded, might be a reflash, I doubt any hardware changes.

As for the initial release of the 9500ix, it will only be blue and prob be 499. The red will prob be still 449, but not upgraded, no redlight/speed database and no autolock out, but I can be wrong.

[focalcivic]

Relax, its only Radar!!!


Come on this is a Radar Board, any new product news is big news.

[MarvC]

I knew that there was going to be someone that going to come in and be like you. The 9500i is too complex for you to understand. I will trade you my V1 3.864(the latest version) + $100 for your 9500i blue. Please take me up on this offer


Please tell me this comes with the 9500ci's autolock feature to avoid more cases such as this guy.

I will be glad to trade you a 9500i one month old but in red for your V1 and 100.00.

:)

[RadarKid]

I knew that there was going to be someone that going to come in and be like you. The 9500i is too complex for you to understand. I will trade you my V1 3.864(the latest version) + $100 for your 9500i blue. Please take me up on this offer


Please tell me this comes with the 9500ci's autolock feature to avoid more cases such as this guy.

really? is that the latest V1? Sounds like a deal!

as far as the Xi goes...I spoke to Escort myself about it...thats where those details came from in my earlier post.
its NOT a crock of ****. it should be available in a week as stated. Again they want $100 to upgrade your 9500i to a Xi, or half that much if you pay for access to the database. I'm not saying its Fair...just telling you the details they gave me.

[djrams80]

really? is that the latest V1? Sounds like a deal!Yep, it's the latest version V1. You send me your 9500i with everything that comes with it and promise never to talk about the 9500i or Truelock on this board ever again, and I will send you my 3.864 V1 and a crisp $100 bill.

[RadarKid]

hah. right. I can promise you land in FL too

[lordhamster]

I will be pissed if I have to upgrade my 9500i in order to Upgrade!!Again escort said the 9500i will use the usb port. we might have to upgrade to do this?
Matt

Escort has been lying about software upgrades for years!! Ever since the first 8500 came out, they've claimed that their detectors are "Software Upgradeable" what they neglect to mention is that any such "upgrades" require a hefty fee or in the case of pop detection an upgrade to the x50 etc...

[lacning74]

I'm tempted to upgrade my 9500i for the autolearn and traffic cameras feature. I like the fact that in autolearn mode, it will automatically unlock a signal if it is not present anymore. I wonder how accurate the redlight camera alerts will be in nyc with all the intersection and blocks.

[focalcivic]

I'm tempted to upgrade my 9500i for the autolearn and traffic cameras feature. I like the fact that in autolearn mode, it will automatically unlock a signal if it is not present anymore. I wonder how accurate the redlight camera alerts will be in nyc with all the intersection and blocks.


Plus you can ditch the navalert.

[focalcivic]

Escort has been lying about software upgrades for years!! Ever since the first 8500 came out, they've claimed that their detectors are "Software Upgradeable" what they neglect to mention is that any such "upgrades" require a hefty fee or in the case of pop detection an upgrade to the x50 etc...


Actually software updates, had more to do with new radar threats coming out, which we all know is BS since, there are no new threats including Ku, which most top line detectors have anyway.

The Database is not really an software update but a new feature.

I equate this to the new Iphone, is now has 3G and GPS, the old one didn't, those are new features not an software update.

[thestaton]

Someone PLEASE scan that black card that comes with the 9500I. PLEASE. You know the one we've been talking about since Feb 2007. The one that explains you are going to be able to use USB, and get free database / firmware updates.

[CJR238]

Someone PLEASE scan that black card that comes with the 9500I. PLEASE. You know the one we've been talking about since Feb 2007. The one that explains you are going to be able to use USB, and get free database / firmware updates.

I don’t have a scanner here but this is what it states on the card for all 3 of my 9500I's:
"you will be able to download and install software upgrades"

The box states "data port will be used in the future to back-up & update software including marked & truelock locations".

[Radar Roy]

Damn, this site has better intel than the CIA!!!

People in the know were sworn to secrecy and the reps were not to discuss this new product at all until its release....

So now that the news has broken and that I've been given the ok to discuss, yes there is a new dash model of the 9500i coming out, the 9500ix!

They have upgraded the memory of the new detector for the autolearn and the speed enforcement camera database. I have a production unit that will ship next week for my review for the site, blog and buyers guide.

[CJR238]

Damn, this site has better intel than the CIA!!!

People in the know were sworn to secrecy and the reps were not to discuss this new product at all until its release....

So now that the news has broken and that I've been given the ok to discuss, yes there is a new dash model of the 9500i coming out, the 9500ix!

They have upgraded the memory of the new detector for the autolearn and the speed enforcement camera database. I have a production unit that will ship next week for my review for the site, blog and buyers guide.

So you can send in old 9500I's and get this update?

[Radar Roy]

I'm tempted to upgrade my 9500i for the autolearn and traffic cameras feature. I like the fact that in autolearn mode, it will automatically unlock a signal if it is not present anymore. I wonder how accurate the redlight camera alerts will be in nyc with all the intersection and blocks.

I've been using the 9500ci for over a month and its traffic enforcment database is very current.

[focalcivic]

Damn, this site has better intel than the CIA!!!

People in the know were sworn to secrecy and the reps were not to discuss this new product at all until its release....

So now that the news has broken and that I've been given the ok to discuss, yes there is a new dash model of the 9500i coming out, the 9500ix!

They have upgraded the memory of the new detector for the autolearn and the speed enforcement camera database. I have a production unit that will ship next week for my review for the site, blog and buyers guide.


The original poster found it in the Car Mag, but they weren't counting on the subscribers getting the issue so early.

[focalcivic]

Damn, this site has better intel than the CIA!!!

People in the know were sworn to secrecy and the reps were not to discuss this new product at all until its release....

So now that the news has broken and that I've been given the ok to discuss, yes there is a new dash model of the 9500i coming out, the 9500ix!

They have upgraded the memory of the new detector for the autolearn and the speed enforcement camera database. I have a production unit that will ship next week for my review for the site, blog and buyers guide.


Come to think of it, the new model has more RAM I wonder if you send in the old 9500i to be upgraded they have to change out the RAM too, that would be a hardware update, so Escort could use that as an excuse to charge the money.

[Radar Roy]

As far as sending units in, have not discussed as I work with the engineers not the sales department.

The platform of this new detector was discussed with me at CES and my gut tells me that soon after the 9500ix comes out that there will be a phase out of the 9500i (don't quote me on this, just a gut feeling)

[thestaton]

No way BS about an Xi what a crock of sh1T

http://www.radardetector.net/forums/various/astonished.gif

[focalcivic]

As far as sending units in, have not discussed as I work with the engineers not the sales department.

The platform of this new detector was discussed with me at CES and my gut tells me that soon after the 9500ix comes out that there will be a phase out of the 9500i (don't quote me on this, just a gut feeling)

A rep told me the 9500i will continue as a different SKU, but only in red and the blue will have the updates. I think it would make sense to phase out the current models and just replace both with the ix's

[focalcivic]

http://www.radardetector.net/forums/various/astonished.gif


You are getting the ci anyway right?

[CJR238]

Spoke to a Escort rep, the 9500I's will definitely need to be sent in to get the x added to make it a 9500xi, and the USB on 9500I's will be pretty useless with out the x upgrade.

Escort said that it will be announced on the web sight by the end of August for 9500I upgrade to xi.

I will send one of my 9500I's in for the x upgrade when its officially available on there web sight.

[thestaton]

You are getting the ci anyway right?

heck yeah, it's supposed to be shipped this week.

[RadarKid]

So you can send in old 9500I's and get this update?
I think I said that. $99 for the upgrade or your 9500i, or half that price if you subscribe to the service

[Retaliation]

So if you buy a new 9500xi for $499, does that entitle you to access the database and update your detector? Or will that require an aditional fee?

[RadarKid]

So if you buy a new 9500xi for $499, does that entitle you to access the database and update your detector? Or will that require an aditional fee?


Yes, if you purchase the 9500xi from Escort, you'll have 90 days FREE of the database subscription

[Retaliation]

Yes, if you purchase the 9500xi from Escort, you'll have 90 days FREE of the database subscription

And after 90 days the subscription is $49? How long does that subscription last?

Thanks. :)

[RadarKid]

And after 90 days the subscription is $49? How long does that subscription last?

Thanks. :)

If you renew the subscription WITHIN the 90 days the subscription its $14.95 or 29.95 after the 90 days expires and its for 12months of service.

[Retaliation]

If you renew the subscription WITHIN the 90 days the subscription its $14.95 or 29.95 after the 90 days expires and its for 12months of service.

Ah, that sounds fairly reasonable. Thanks for clearing that up.

[RadarKid]

Ah, that sounds fairly reasonable. Thanks for clearing that up.

yup...no problem

[focalcivic]

If you renew the subscription WITHIN the 90 days the subscription its $14.95 or 29.95 after the 90 days expires and its for 12months of service.

Is the 14.95 an indefinite price if you do it within 90 days?

That is a per year price? not per month?

[RadarKid]

Is the 14.95 an indefinite price if you do it within 90 days?

That is a per year price? not per month?

She said it was for a year....although I wouldnt doubt it if she meant $14.95 per month for 12 months...

I've called too many times today to call again...feel free to call and report back.

;)

[lacning74]

Plus you can ditch the navalert.

I'm wondering though if the 9500ix will go off a lot more in nyc when I'm across the block from a camera on a different avenue since it will alert just based on proximity whereas the Navalert states the "driver is advised of only cameras on the road they are driving along, thereby negating false alerts".

[djrams80]

I'm wondering though if the 9500ix will go off a lot more in nyc when I'm across the block from a camera on a different avenue since it will alert just based on proximity whereas the Navalert states the "driver is advised of only cameras on the road they are driving along, thereby negating false alerts".
My 9500ci alerts based on speed. My understanding is that it attempts to give the driver a 10 sec warning, so the faster I am driving, the further away the RLC can be that it warns me of. Some warnings are as much as 1200 ft, so this can be pretty far off the freeway sometimes. It also gives a little direction arrow.

[happya$$]

Well I was WRONG sorry for doubting you. Anyway I am not sure why everyone is so excited since it WILL be the same M4 platform which means that if you want screaming performance to go with the GPS then one will need to buy the 9500CI. On a side note my 9500CI did arrive today

[djrams80]

On a side note my 9500CI did arrive todayYou're catching up to me in stealthnicity! :D

[RadarKid]

RadarKid, I like that picture in your sig... Its bright and sunny out the front window, but in the mirror there's snow on the ground! :lol:

fixed it just for you

[CJR238]

My 9500ci alerts based on speed. My understanding is that it attempts to give the driver a 10 sec warning, so the faster I am driving, the further away the RLC can be that it warns me of. Some warnings are as much as 1200 ft, so this can be pretty far off the freeway sometimes. It also gives a little direction arrow.

Did you actually say arrow! the Ci has arrows for GPS directional purposes?

[djrams80]

Did you actually say arrow! the Ci has arrows for GPS directional purposes?:lol:Sure does! I'll videotape it for you!

[CJR238]

:lol:Sure does! I'll videotape it for you!

Wow! Sweet! cant wait to see.

Anyone want to buy a Blue 9500I? lol

[RadarKid]

Wow! Sweet! cant wait to see.

Anyone want to buy a Blue 9500I? lol

you too? :)

[focalcivic]

So if it has arrows for the GPS, then wait until the V1 patent ends. Then it will have little arrows for the radar alerts too. When does that patent end again LOL.

[djrams80]

Here it is:
YouTube - 9500ci Red Light Camera Detection (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2kwDJqE8co)

[Retaliation]

fixed it just for you

Should've left it, it was funny. :D

[djrams80]

So if it has arrows for the GPS, then wait until the V1 patent ends. Then it will have little arrows for the radar alerts too. When does that patent end again LOL.
The professor says:

I'm no patent attorney, but:

According to Wikipedia, for patents that were in force by June 8, 1995, the patent term is either 17 years from the issue date or 20 years from the earliest claimed filing date, the longer term applying.

I believe Valentine Research's earliest "directional origin" patent (5083129) was filed February 25, 1991, and granted January 21, 1992. This would mean that this particular patent would expire on February 25, 2011 since the longer term applies. Valentine Research has another "directional origin" patent (5151701) that would expire in Oct. 2011.

Jim

[Fezzik]

So, this 9500 xi will still be detected by spectre????? like the 9500 ci and STI driver or is it still prone to being detected?

[djrams80]

So, this 9500 xi will still be detected by spectre????? like the 9500 ci and STI driver or is it still prone to being detected?The 9500ix uses the M4 radar antenna and will be easily detected by Spectre.

On a side note, is your name the Fezzik from "Princess Bride"? If so, that's seriously funny!

[CJR238]

Here it is:


Sweet! does it point right or left if you are driving parallel to it?

[djrams80]

Sweet! does it point right or left if you are driving parallel to it?Eight different directions.

[CJR238]

Eight different directions.

Now that would smoke the V1 if it was applied to radar.:D

Maybe Escort is going to use GPS to implement the arrows so they can bypass the V1;s patent?

[lacning74]

Eight different directions.

I would just want to be warned when the camera is straight ahead.

[TSi+WRX]

I honestly don't know if I'll do the trade-up.....

My local driving situation will require that I disable AutoLearn, but that's not a big loss to me at all.

I'd also not really benefit at all from the Trinity linkup, as my Cheetah GPS-Mirror already takes care of that (and I'm very reluctant to give up the mirror, since it offers me a field-of-view which I prefer). That's no biggie to me, either, though.

I guess I'm just on-the-fence with the fact that it's only available in "blue" LED format. Hopefully, Escort will also introduce a "red" LED version, which I prefer.

The ability to use the software for other items (adjusting/fine-tuning TrueLock, etc.) would definitely be nice - although I must really poo-poo :mad: Escort for claiming this capability on the 9500i, and then essentially scrubbing that and making us upgrade to the ix !

I'd say that was false-advertising outright, if the 9500i can't live up to such original claims, and I'd bet that the BBB would have a decent case on their hands with that false claim, if it turns out to be such! :(:mad:

Of course, that's based solely on current rumors (in this thread), and I guess we'll have to wait-out to see what comes of that.

[CJR238]

although I must really poo-poo :mad: Escort for claiming this capability on the 9500i, and then essentially scrubbing that and making us upgrade to the ix !

I'd say that was false-advertising outright, if the 9500i can't live up to such original claims, and I'd bet that the BBB would have a decent case on their hands with that false claim, if it turns out to be such! :(:mad:

Of course, that's based solely on current rumors (in this thread), and I guess we'll have to wait-out to see what comes of that.

Escort didn’t technically make false advertising/claims about the USB, they are utilizing it, and all they are doing is having you send it in to ad the x feature to the 9500I making it an xi.
Escort is pretty smart when it comes to how they word things, just enough to make us believe something but not enough to paint them selves into a corner.

Card: "you will be able to download and install software upgrades"

Box: "data port will be used in the future to back-up & update software including marked & truelock locations".

Personally I prefer that we send it in and pay a little to do it the right way than to get a half @$$ one just to appease us.

[Fezzik]

The 9500ix uses the M4 radar antenna and will be easily detected by Spectre.

On a side note, is your name the Fezzik from "Princess Bride"? If so, that's seriously funny!

It sure is. Not too many people know about it. But I like to jog a lot of peoples memories. Thanks for answering the question. I have the STI and would have switched over if it was completely stealth. Thanks!

[djrams80]

It sure is. Not too many people know about it. But I like to jog a lot of peoples memories.Totally funny!:D

[focalcivic]

Here it is:
YouTube - 9500ci Red Light Camera Detection (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2kwDJqE8co)


That is awesome, how come you never told us before about this :D

Now I want to move to places that have red light cameras.

Ok, by the way, I wonder if the 9500ix's display is capable of displaying the arrows too? Since you have the ci, I wonder if the displays are the same. We are assuming this, but I am wondering.

[djrams80]

That is awesome, how come you never told us before about this :D

Now I want to move to places that have red light cameras.

Ok, by the way, I wonder if the 9500ix's display is capable of displaying the arrows too? Since you have the ci, I wonder if the displays are the same. We are assuming this, but I am wondering.My 9500i and 9500ci displays are identical.

[RadarKid]

My 9500i and 9500ci displays are identical.


the 9500i does not display arrows.

[CJR238]

The 9500I, XI and CI displays are identical, it is what the RD tells the display to show is what’s different.

[focalcivic]

the 9500i does not display arrows.

Kid they are referring to the Redlight/Speed camera function of the 9500ci, and the upcoming 9500ix that will get that feature. The arrows will point out the direction of cameras, as for radar no, but I am willing to bet soon as the patent comes off it will have it.

I am throwing out a challenge to the professor to overwrite the Escort software and make arrows available now for radar :D

[chuckfalls@ameritech.net]

I ordered my 9500ix yesterday and was told it would be sent out "sometime in july",so now time will drag by!:driver::driver:

[Retaliation]

I ordered my 9500ix yesterday and was told it would be sent out "sometime in july",so now time will drag by!:driver::driver:

They said the ZR4 would ship by the end of May... And I don't think that quite happened. Good luck, hope you get your 9500xi sooner rather than later.

[hansenc]

1) send your current 9500i in for an upgrade (turnaround time??)?
2) return your recently bought 9500i and buy the new 9500ix?
3) be happy with what you have and enjoy the 9500i in all its glory?

[chuckfalls@ameritech.net]

1.Escort has a 30 day return no questions asked policy (if you bought it from them within that time period)

2. trade it in at escort :Trade In Program Details:

$80 Trade In
Purchase any new Escort detector plus trade in a Passport 8500, Passport 8500 X50,
Solo S2, or Passport 9500i, and receive an $80 rebate.
maybe they will let you do it even if the ix cant be ordered online yet.

3.or get a jump and sell it on EBay before word gets around.

4.Yep,keep it and enjoy it.

[TSi+WRX]

Escort didn’t technically make false advertising/claims about the USB, they are utilizing it, and all they are doing is having you send it in to ad the x feature to the 9500I making it an xi.

Escort is pretty smart when it comes to how they word things, just enough to make us believe something but not enough to paint them selves into a corner.


That's true - after I thought about it a bit last night, I realized that they'd built-in an escape clause in their wording. :p



Personally I prefer that we send it in and pay a little to do it the right way than to get a half @$$ one just to appease us.

That was my second thought, after the first above. :)

I think that maybe I'll do the same with the ix upgrade as I did in stepping up to the 9500i - waiting a few months, to let them get the bugs worked out. ;)

[jimbonzzz]

I am throwing out a challenge to the professor to overwrite the Escort software and make arrows available now for radar :D

:lol:

[jim1969]

I honestly don't know if I'll do the trade-up.....

My local driving situation will require that I disable AutoLearn, but that's not a big loss to me at all.

I'd also not really benefit at all from the Trinity linkup, as my Cheetah GPS-Mirror already takes care of that (and I'm very reluctant to give up the mirror, since it offers me a field-of-view which I prefer). That's no biggie to me, either, though.

I guess I'm just on-the-fence with the fact that it's only available in "blue" LED format. Hopefully, Escort will also introduce a "red" LED version, which I prefer.

The ability to use the software for other items (adjusting/fine-tuning TrueLock, etc.) would definitely be nice - although I must really poo-poo :mad: Escort for claiming this capability on the 9500i, and then essentially scrubbing that and making us upgrade to the ix !

I'd say that was false-advertising outright, if the 9500i can't live up to such original claims, and I'd bet that the BBB would have a decent case on their hands with that false claim, if it turns out to be such! :(:mad:

Of course, that's based solely on current rumors (in this thread), and I guess we'll have to wait-out to see what comes of that.


I'm pissed. You buy the state of the art detector for X-mas and 6 months later this. WTF is the stupid USB port on the side for if all your promises are BS. V1?

[CJR238]

I'm pissed. You buy the state of the art detector for X-mas and 6 months later this. WTF is the stupid USB port on the side for if all your promises are BS. V1?

Don’t feel bad I just got my new Blue 9500I 2 months ago. :o

You got to feel real bad for V1 owners, theirs a new revision every week.:eek::)

[focalcivic]

:lol:

See that.............either you are one step ahead of me, or I stirred some interest :D

[RadarNoob]

Sweet just placed an order for it...the 9500ix

had an 8500 that my brother let me pretty much have for the past 2 years..lol..

Got a new car and sold him my old one and included the radar detector (it was actually his it was an extended borrow..)

Like stated above will be shipped middle of july.. stated that as orders are coming in it extends the wait..

The extended warranty is 29.95 (3 yr warranty) as stated by the rep, BUT for 39.95 you get the warranty and 1 year of database updates...

Hoping that gives enough time for someone to figure out a way of "sharing" updates/info....

[lacning74]

I think that maybe I'll do the same with the ix upgrade as I did in stepping up to the 9500i - waiting a few months, to let them get the bugs worked out. ;)

Same here. I'm in no rush, but I definitely will not be able to resist an upgrade. Maybe I'll sell my Navalert for the upgrade cost?

[CJR238]

I’m guessing the upgrade to an xi is not some huge project. A new unit has the blue display and it still sells for $499, so im sure it’s something they originally planed to just sell as an upgrade to the 9500I and have us do our selves.
I believe Escort made a conscious decision to have people send in there units rather than deal with buying a kit than trying to upgrade over the net the first time. Some of us aren’t as computer savvy, I know I would prefer for Escort to do it the first time.

I’m also willing to bet they are putting some type of incription so Jim can hack it.:D

[focalcivic]

I’m guessing the upgrade to an xi is not some huge project. A new unit has the blue display and it still sells for $499, so im sure it’s something they originally planed to just sell as an upgrade to the 9500I and have us do our selves.
I believe Escort made a conscious decision to have people send in there units rather than deal with buying a kit than trying to upgrade over the net the first time. Some of us aren’t as computer savvy, I know I would prefer for Escort to do it the first time.

I’m also willing to bet they are putting some type of inscription so Jim can hack it.:D

I was thinking there might be a change in the RAM since the ix needs more, so if that is the case then it has to be sent in know matter what.

[RadarKid]

I was thinking there might be a change in the RAM since the ix needs more, so if that is the case then it has to be sent in know matter what.

there arent enough "speed cameras" etc around me to make much of a difference, and putting autolearn function in there sketches me out...I understand it removes itself if the false is no longer there after a while, but still. I don't want to rely on it being accurate.

Had there been updates like added sensitivity or arrows like the V1, I'd be all over it.
But $99 to upgrade my new 9500i isnt worth it to me.

[€]

Someone PLEASE scan that black card that comes with the 9500I. PLEASE. You know the one we've been talking about since Feb 2007. The one that explains you are going to be able to use USB, and get free database / firmware updates.

Here you are

http://stodm.w.interia.pl/esc_promise.gif

[intrgrphc]

I'm pissed. You buy the state of the art detector for X-mas and 6 months later this. WTF is the stupid USB port on the side for if all your promises are BS. V1?

Me too. I purchased it with in the last 30 days, so now it's a tough decision whether to send it back or not. On a side note, I purchased the 9500i directly from escorts site. When I received the detector, there was a small amount of what seemed to be grease on the power button. The mart cord was also connected to the detector in the box, and i'm not sure if that's normal either. Now that I think about it...I should probably return it.

[lacning74]

Me too. I purchased it with in the last 30 days, so now it's a tough decision whether to send it back or not. On a side note, I purchased the 9500i directly from escorts site. When I received the detector, there was a small amount of what seemed to be grease on the power button. The mart cord was also connected to the detector in the box, and i'm not sure if that's normal either. Now that I think about it...I should probably return it.

Send it back and tell them to send you an ix for the price difference assuming there is if you got the red display. Ask them if they will cover your return shipping costs. When I sent mine in for the "ramp-up" fix last year, they covered shipping both ways.

[focalcivic]

Me too. I purchased it with in the last 30 days, so now it's a tough decision whether to send it back or not. On a side note, I purchased the 9500i directly from escorts site. When I received the detector, there was a small amount of what seemed to be grease on the power button. The mart cord was also connected to the detector in the box, and i'm not sure if that's normal either. Now that I think about it...I should probably return it.

Was it shrinked wrapped?

I am pretty sure the smart plug is supposed to be plugged in, other owners let us know.

Every Bel product I have bought is never perfect, even if the box is and shrink wrapped. I am a perfectionist. I think the Escorts and Bels are hand packed, the little grease is probably nothing, might of been tested before sent out or from manufacturing.


If you got it direct Im sure its ok. I would more worry about getting off ebay, or a retail store and the box is not shrink wrapped, or ripped or looks like it was opened.

[CJR238]

If i recall all 3 of my 9500I's had the cord plugged in. Someone’s got to put it in the box and our hands have natural oils on them. besides the salami sandwich the guy had for lunch befor he put your 9500I in the box.

[focalcivic]

If i recall all 3 of my 9500I's had the cord plugged in. Someone’s got to put it in the box and our hands have natural oils on them. besides the salami sandwich the guy had for lunch befor he put your 9500I in the box.


CJR are they shrinked wrapped?

You know, crazy as this sounds, but I don't want anyone touching my product before me, I want to put the grease on it LOL. esp when I get phones activated drives me nuts. I think anyone handling product should have white gloves on. :D

[CJR238]

CJR are they shrinked wrapped?

You know, crazy as this sounds, but I don't want anyone touching my product before me, I want to put the grease on it LOL. esp when I get phones activated drives me nuts. I think anyone handling product should have white gloves on. :D

All 3 boxes were shrink wrapped, I will also note Escort is not very good at shrink wrapping.
I prefer no one touching my product before me ether, it drives me crazy. That’s why I will never buy used.

[focalcivic]

All 3 boxes were shrink wrapped, I will also note Escort is not very good at shrink wrapping.
I prefer no one touching my product before me ether, it drives me crazy. That’s why I will never buy used.


We think alike, so I am not the only one. I remember when I was younger, something used never bothered me as much, now I have changed.

[intrgrphc]

Send it back and tell them to send you an ix for the price difference assuming there is if you got the red display. Ask them if they will cover your return shipping costs. When I sent mine in for the "ramp-up" fix last year, they covered shipping both ways.


Was it shrinked wrapped?

I am pretty sure the smart plug is supposed to be plugged in, other owners let us know.

Every Bel product I have bought is never perfect, even if the box is and shrink wrapped. I am a perfectionist. I think the Escorts and Bels are hand packed, the little grease is probably nothing, might of been tested before sent out or from manufacturing.


If you got it direct Im sure its ok. I would more worry about getting off ebay, or a retail store and the box is not shrink wrapped, or ripped or looks like it was opened.


It actually has the blue LED's so it's the same price as the ix. Since I purchased it with in the last 30 days, they'll either replace it or give me a refund with shipping label. So i'll keep the one I have or get a refund and purchase an ix after the first few probable bugs are ironed out.
It was definitely nicely shrink wrapped. I figured the grease got on it when it was being tested, but when you spend $500, it's a little unsettling to have to wipe the item down with a cloth when first taking it out of the box! I'm glad everyone else also had the smart cord plugged in when received.
Seems to work well though, so I won't complain too much. Now I just need to decide if the new features of the ix will make a big enough difference in LI, NY to warrant upgrading.

[focalcivic]

It actually has the blue LED's so it's the same price as the ix. Since I purchased it with in the last 30 days, they'll either replace it or give me a refund with shipping label. So i'll keep the one I have or get a refund and purchase an ix after the first few probable bugs are ironed out.
It was definitely nicely shrink wrapped. I figured the grease got on it when it was being tested, but when you spend $500, it's a little unsettling to have to wipe the item down with a cloth when first taking it out of the box! I'm glad everyone else also had the smart cord plugged in when received.
Seems to work well though, so I won't complain too much. Now I just need to decide if the new features of the ix will make a big enough difference in LI, NY to warrant upgrading.


I would bet it was brand spanking new based off your description. If you send it back do you have to pay return shipping?

Remember this, you still have to pay annual fee for the updates, so that might weight into your decision. My area does not have speed or redlight cameras, if yours has it then I would exchange it out.

[intrgrphc]

I would bet it was brand spanking new based off your description. If you send it back do you have to pay return shipping?

Remember this, you still have to pay annual fee for the updates, so that might weight into your decision. My area does not have speed or redlight cameras, if yours has it then I would exchange it out.

Yeah it probably was new. I don't have to pay for return shipping - Escort already Emailed me a return label. The return window ends in 6 days, so I better get it out. With my luck though, i'd probably end up getting a lemon ix.
Towns within about 5 miles don't seem to have speed cameras as far as I know, but if I travel 10+ miles they're jam packed with them. A small fee to update anually would probably be worth it.

[RadarKid]

Yeah it probably was new. I don't have to pay for return shipping - Escort already Emailed me a return label. The return window ends in 6 days, so I better get it out. With my luck though, i'd probably end up getting a lemon ix.
Towns within about 5 miles don't seem to have speed cameras as far as I know, but if I travel 10+ miles they're jam packed with them. A small fee to update anually would probably be worth it.
they prechecked all of my firmware etc on my brand new 9500i, and it was completely sealed in the box. I was told that the engineers do the checking of a unit before it goes to the shipping guys...and then its shrinkwrapped in plastic.

[CJR238]

I don’t need the xi but i love new technology even if I don’t use it. The monthly fee is no big deal ether, i would just activate it for a month when im going out of town, im sure they don’t have big updates to often.

[alanek]

Bought a red 9500i for Father"s Day just spoke to Escort and they will send me a 9500ix for the $50 difference around the middle of July with a pre-paid return. However I have to pay shipping for the new Escort. Has anyone got them to pay both ways? They also said they would extend my 30 day return on the original detector until the new one arrives.
Anyone use this in NJ, I didn't see NJ on the list of states with re light cameras?

[TSi+WRX]

Remember this, you still have to pay annual fee for the updates, so that might weight into your decision.

+1.

This is yet another reason I won't be going for the ix, just yet, from my i.

There's no such costs associated with the Cheetah GPS-Mirror. :)

[focalcivic]

Bought a red 9500i for Father"s Day just spoke to Escort and they will send me a 9500ix for the $50 difference around the middle of July with a pre-paid return. However I have to pay shipping for the new Escort. Has anyone got them to pay both ways? They also said they would extend my 30 day return on the original detector until the new one arrives.
Anyone use this in NJ, I didn't see NJ on the list of states with re light cameras?


Chances are no, they will not pay shipping both ways. As far as I know there are no red light cameras in NJ, or few at this time.

[RadarNoob]

If I had already had a 9500i, I wouldn't have placed and order for the 9500ix. There are not alot of red light cameras in my area either. I'm thinking of long trips to visit friends/family or most importantly vacations when I might be driving through 2-3 or more states... THEY might have them all over...so in the long run it might be worth it...

Also hopefully someone will be able to figure out how to "share" the updates....hopefully..

[tiger17]

Here's a screenshot of Escort's software:

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/713/escortsoftwareud3.png (http://imageshack.us)

I can see how merging marked locations and locked out signals would work and how it wouldn't; some of us like to keep speed signs unlocked, and some like eveything locked out.

[TQUILL]

Here's a screenshot of Escort's software:

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/713/escortsoftwareud3.png (http://imageshack.us)

How about posting just your backround? :D

[djrams80]

How about posting just your backround? :D
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/9387/screenshotrd5.png

[lacning74]

The more I think about, I don't think the auto-learn feature will be that useful for me but as I mentioned I am intrigued by the auto-unlearn feature. Does anyone know if it will auto-unlearn falses that have been manually locked out?

[upstatedoc]

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/9387/screenshotrd5.png
^^ Good Lord......

[RadarKid]

after another conversation with Escort CS today, I was informed that Escort has told customer service not to mention the $99 "upgrade" fee to upgrade your 9500i to an "ix" because that price isnt set in stone. It's likely that the fee will be lower I was told - I reiterated the fact that many owners who recently purchased their 9500i's were angry over a charge like $99 to upgrade a unit that they just bought so recently.

Again - the price has not been set yet to upgrade the i to an Xi....so if anyone gets a concrete price let us know

PS - I thought it was funny that when we discussed the arrow function for the 9500ci and xi (and the V1 patent came up) she said ESCORT really has "no interest in the arrows"

[focalcivic]

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/9387/screenshotrd5.png


<~~~~~Shakes head.......................Mind is blank, Radar what is Radar

[thestaton]

They won't have any interest in arrows until 2011.


after another conversation with Escort CS today, I was informed that Escort has told customer service not to mention the $99 "upgrade" fee to upgrade your 9500i to an "ix" because that price isnt set in stone. It's likely that the fee will be lower I was told - I reiterated the fact that many owners who recently purchased their 9500i's were angry over a charge like $99 to upgrade a unit that they just bought so recently.

Again - the price has not been set yet to upgrade the i to an Xi....so if anyone gets a concrete price let us know

PS - I thought it was funny that when we discussed the arrow function for the 9500ci and xi (and the V1 patent came up) she said ESCORT really has "no interest in the arrows"

[djrams80]

<~~~~~Shakes head.......................Mind is blank, Radar what is RadarMy woman distinguishes my two computers by calling one of them my "work computer" and calling the other one my "crotch computer". :D

[RadarKid]

They won't have any interest in arrows until 2011.


my point exactly. if they had the option, they'd have arrows....

[upstatedoc]

+1.

This is yet another reason I won't be going for the ix, just yet, from my i.

There's no such costs associated with the Cheetah GPS-Mirror. :)


Upgrade fee, monthly fees... I think I'll wait on that one too to see if they do away with all of it due to customer complaints.

BTW TSI- Congrats on your promotion to "Power User" ;)

[lordhamster]

after another conversation with Escort CS today, I was informed that Escort has told customer service not to mention the $99 "upgrade" fee to upgrade your 9500i to an "ix" because that price isnt set in stone. It's likely that the fee will be lower I was told - I reiterated the fact that many owners who recently purchased their 9500i's were angry over a charge like $99 to upgrade a unit that they just bought so recently.

Again - the price has not been set yet to upgrade the i to an Xi....so if anyone gets a concrete price let us know

PS - I thought it was funny that when we discussed the arrow function for the 9500ci and xi (and the V1 patent came up) she said ESCORT really has "no interest in the arrows"


I think that it would be a very good idea for them to lower the upgrade price. #1 I don't think more than a few hundred people would do it in the first place. #2 those few hundred are the vocal bunch of radar nerds who read this forum, we can create lots of bad press for them if disgruntled. :)

[TSi+WRX]

BTW TSI- Congrats on your promotion to "Power User" ;)

:eek: :lol:

Best of all, I don't even know what a "Power User" is!!!! :p

[RadarKid]

:eek: :lol:

Best of all, I don't even know what a "Power User" is!!!! :p

:dontknow:

[TSi+WRX]

^ :lol:

I really don't pay attention to "user titles" - I was recently shocked to see that I'd been upgraded to "four star" status on the LI Forums. No idea why, either! :)

[RadarKid]

^ :lol:

I really don't pay attention to "user titles" - I was recently shocked to see that I'd been upgraded to "four star" status on the LI Forums. No idea why, either! :)

only "PowerUsers" get in the RD Heaven.....


wouldnt it be great if the titles gave you huge discounts on detector purchases? Like 50% off? :)

[PointerCone]

No way BS about an Xi what a crock of sh1T


Ddi you call Escort to confirm that?? They have it and I GOt it today!!!

[PointerCone]

Damn, this site has better intel than the CIA!!!

People in the know were sworn to secrecy and the reps were not to discuss this new product at all until its release....

So now that the news has broken and that I've been given the ok to discuss, yes there is a new dash model of the 9500i coming out, the 9500ix!

They have upgraded the memory of the new detector for the autolearn and the speed enforcement camera database. I have a production unit that will ship next week for my review for the site, blog and buyers guide.

and to think that this came from me, a NEWBIE!!!!

[lacning74]

Ddi you call Escort to confirm that?? They have it and I GOt it today!!!

Come on. You've had it for at least an hour. Where's the multi-page detailed review with videos and pictures of the internal circuit board with side-by-side comparisons to the 9500i antique model? I guess I'm rushing you a bit. How about by tomorrow? :)

Seriously, though. I'm jealous.

[PointerCone]

Come on. You've had it for at least an hour. Where's the multi-page detailed review with videos and pictures of the internal circuit board with side-by-side comparisons to the 9500i antique model? I guess I'm rushing you a bit. How about by tomorrow? :)

Seriously, though. I'm jealous.

Dude, there are those of us who HAVE to work to buy these things!!! Same exact packaging as my 9500i so there's no trailblazing there. The keyboard (is that what its called) on top is the same as my 9500 and I haven't had a chance to review the functions yet!! Patience my friend, patience, Its not plug and play like my V-1, there's a learning curve there!!!

[DRS]

does anyone know the average time it would take to send in my 9500i unit to upgrade to 9500ix (including shipping time). I won't hold you up to it, I'm just looking for an guesstimate. Thx!

[happya$$]

Ddi you call Escort to confirm that?? They have it and I GOt it today!!!


Your mom did that for me:lol::lol:

[hockey005]

Your mom did that for me:lol::lol:

o bringing out the mom jokes...:popcorn:

[RanEnRui]

I just sold my V1 for the same price I bought it for, so now I have funds to order this model!

The only issue I'm currently facing is that the 9500ix only comes in blue... SIGH. The Honda Si's gauges all use red lighting.. :( (However, if you know some aftermark way to turn them a similar blue I'd really love to know.)

The Autolearn feature has me very curious as I was always a bit hesitant to lock out a frequency before. Now if it does it for me in a somewhat intelligent and responsible manner... that's neat-o. :)

I had gotten a 9500i when the were first coming around and so I was wondering what major improvements and minor tweaks have shone through since then? As for the database, I don't know how interested I'd be in that (although the OPTION is nice), as I don't have to worry about speedcams and I am a bit skeptical of the accuracy of the speed trap listings.

I'm still really tempted to order a 9500ix on payday though. :P

[RadarKid]

I just sold my V1 for the same price I bought it for, so now I have funds to order this model!

The only issue I'm currently facing is that the 9500ix only comes in blue... SIGH. The Honda Si's gauges all use red lighting.. :( (However, if you know some aftermark way to turn them a similar blue I'd really love to know.)

The Autolearn feature has me very curious as I was always a bit hesitant to lock out a frequency before. Now if it does it for me in a somewhat intelligent and responsible manner... that's neat-o. :)

I had gotten a 9500i when the were first coming around and so I was wondering what major improvements and minor tweaks have shone through since then? As for the database, I don't know how interested I'd be in that (although the OPTION is nice), as I don't have to worry about speedcams and I am a bit skeptical of the accuracy of the speed trap listings.

I'm still really tempted to order a 9500ix on payday though. :P
why'd you sell your V1!?!?

[focalcivic]

Ddi you call Escort to confirm that?? They have it and I GOt it today!!!

You have an 9500ix in your hands?

[AirMoore]

why'd you sell your V1!?!?



Mehhh, who cares: Out with the old, in with the new.

[RadarKid]

[quote=RanEnRui;417721]I just sold my V1 for the same price I bought it for, so now I have funds to order this model!
[quote]

ugh. :dontknow:

[PointerCone]

You have an 9500ix in your hands?

Not IN MY Hands, its in the box in my hands. Just playing with it now!!! The redlight camera identifier worked very well in the city last night. We don't have speed cameras here. Haven't compared it to my V-1 or the 9500 yet as far as laser or radar performance yet, BUT will provide a full report. Just waiting on Roy too (he got his last week). The manual says that the Autolearn feature will identify signals (alerts) and memorize them and then you can use Truelock and lock out falses after three exposures to them. How it works, I dont know?? The manual says the Truelock is manual(like the 9500) and the Autolearn (the unit does it automatically) after 3 passes thru an area where the GPS and the false are then stored into memory as falses. This goes back to our old debate, is it real or is it Memorex??? Note too that the ix allows you to disable the autolearn if you dont trust it. Thats cool for those who dont like the truelock or the autolearn . Basically, its very user friendly and can be disabled if you dont want a feature like the autolearn. Note that there are also arrows for the redlight (dont have speed cameras here) but there are arrows for the redlight cameras(just like the Ci)

Oh, by the way, I am going to upgrade the 9500. It going to cost $100.00 and take about two weeks turnaround time for the BOTH the hardware and the software updates!!!! Gotta have the back-up artillery!!!

[PointerCone]

does anyone know the average time it would take to send in my 9500i unit to upgrade to 9500ix (including shipping time). I won't hold you up to it, I'm just looking for an guesstimate. Thx!

2 weeks for the hardware and software updates!!! When they will do this is NOT yet announced???

[focalcivic]

Not IN MY Hands, its in the box in my hands. Just playing with it now!!! The redlight camera identifier worked very well in the city last night. We don't have speed cameras here. Haven't compared it to my V-1 or the 9500 yet as far as laser or radar performance yet, BUT will provide a full report. Just waiting on Roy too (he got his last week). The manual says that the Autolearn feature will identify signals (alerts) and memorize them and then you can use Truelock and lock out falses after three exposures to them. How it works, I dont know?? The manual says the Truelock is manual(like the 9500) and the Autolearn (the unit does it automatically) after 3 passes thru an area where the GPS and the false are then stored into memory as falses. This goes back to our old debate, is it real or is it Memorex??? Note too that the ix allows you to disable the autolearn if you dont trust it. Thats cool for those who dont like the truelock or the autolearn . Basically, its very user friendly and can be disabled if you dont want a feature like the autolearn. Note that there are also arrows for the redlight (dont have speed cameras here) but there are arrows for the redlight cameras(just like the Ci)

Oh, by the way, I am going to upgrade the 9500. It going to cost $100.00 and take about two weeks turnaround time for the BOTH the hardware and the software updates!!!! Gotta have the back-up artillery!!!

It came quicker than I thought. As for the upgrades, they have not annnouced a formal time to do this yet right?

[PointerCone]

x2........

it must be the newer version that has reliable truelock...

:p

It still has the Truelock (defeatable or optional at users expense) PLUS the Autolearn (which from the manual appears to be an "Automatic Truelock." Three passes and it locks it in, BUT again, you can elect NOT to use that as well.

[PointerCone]

It came quicker than I thought. As for the upgrades, they have not annnouced a formal time to do this yet right?

I was told by the guy whom I ordered from that I was the first to call (he was surprised) and order and I also got the optional database upgrades yada yada yada. Sucker for Escort I guess!! Anyway, am being told that August 2008 is the "intended" date for the upgrades. No firm date, BUT that may move up too into July 2008?? Remember, I got my CarMag on Thursday and called & ordered within 1 day of seeing the AD (in print) . Its was not on the web until last week so I had at least a 10-15 day jump on my order too. :) :)

[Aggie]

Well I ordered my 9500i in late May, called them today and according to the sales rep I will get a free upgrade to the 9500ix since I ordered through them. Was told that it will not beavailable until August and I can keep using the 9500i until it releases. :)

[lacning74]

It still has the Truelock (defeatable or optional at users expense) PLUS the Autolearn (which from the manual appears to be an "Automatic Truelock." Three passes and it locks it in, BUT again, you can elect NOT to use that as well.

I'm curious about the auto-unlearn feature. Supposedly, after one pass without the signal present, it will automatically unlearn. I was thinking that when grocery stores close, I assume their doors stop sending falses, and if so, it will unlearn them.

Also, will it auto-unlearn a manually locked signal versus an auto-learned one? I guess that will be harder to test unless you have a radar gun handy or a cooperative LEO. :)

[PointerCone]

I'm curious about the auto-unlearn feature. Supposedly, after one pass without the signal present, it will automatically unlearn. I was thinking that when grocery stores close, I assume their doors stop sending falses, and if so, it will unlearn them.

Also, will it auto-unlearn a manually locked signal versus an auto-learned one? I guess that will be harder to test unless you have a radar gun handy or a cooperative LEO. :)

Honestly, haven't gotten that far with it. All I can say is that I am thankful everyday that I did NOT buy the Ci which is a great unit, because this unit does everything that one does for less $$ and is portable!!!

[djrams80]

I'm curious about the auto-unlearn feature. Supposedly, after one pass without the signal present, it will automatically unlearn. I was thinking that when grocery stores close, I assume their doors stop sending falses, and if so, it will unlearn them.This is not true, at least not on my 9500ci. I've passed by the locked out stores when they are closed and the signals were not unlocked the next time I passed that store. I'm not sure what the criteria is for unlocking a locked out signal, but it is definitely not one pass from what I've seen.


Also, will it auto-unlearn a manually locked signal versus an auto-learned one? I guess that will be harder to test unless you have a radar gun handy or a cooperative LEO. :)I have not manually locked out anything on my 9500ci, so I'm not sure about this one.

[Charmaine Vonda]

Can someone tell me what the procedure is to determine what version firmware/database I have on my 9500 ix. It's new and I am still evaluating it so I have not registered it nor downloaded any software yet...is there a way to get the info via direct keypress on the unit itself.

[djrams80]

Can someone tell me what the procedure is to determine what version firmware/database I have on my 9500 ix. It's new and I am still evaluating it so I have not registered it nor downloaded any software yet...is there a way to get the info via direct keypress on the unit itself.The latest firmware version on a 9500ix is version 1.1. Your 9500ix has to be connected to Escort's software to determine what firmware version is installed.