is 8500 still a good radar?

[vtec4u]

hey all
im just wondering is the 8500 still a good radar??and also does it have the scaning dot?
thanks
Kenny

[JM4475]

I think that you mean't radar DETECTOR. And yeah the 8500 x50 absolutely is!! If you were compairing it to the 9500i, i believe that it would be VERY close as far as sensitivity and range. The only reason that i can see that the 9500i is superior is because of the GPS Lockout feature.

[ELVATO]

Did you mean the 8500 X50, or just the original 8500?

[DogGod]

From what I have seen(having both the X50 and the 8500), they are very close to each other. I didnt get much Ka before my 8500 displayed self cal, but K band seemed the same.

And yes both the X50 and the 8500 have the scanning dot feature.

[ES13Raven]

The original 8500 is still a great detector... Best one under $150 in my opinion. :wink:

[Arashi666]

The original 8500 is still a great detector... Best one under $150 in my opinion. :wink:

i'll second that

[vtec4u]

Did you mean the 8500 X50, or just the original 8500?

original 8500!thx