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I have an opportunity to get the 8500 X50 - the guy says its brand new but how can I tell its the newest model?
I am familiar with the Beltronics where they have a manufacturing date on the label...is there such for the 8500 X50?
Also, how would the X50 compare to the Beltronics 995? Better or should I stick with the 995?
Thanks!
the x50 compares to bels rx-65..thats what i have been told and seen. as for the date and everything, i couldnt tell you.
WOW, so the 8500 is much better than the 995?
Does anyone know how I can tell how new the unit is?
how dont know how much better, but it depends on the person really..if i were you looking for a upgrade, i would spend some extra and get a v1.its only like 20 bucks more than the rx-65..the only reson i got mine is because CC was going out of business..lol
Yes its better, probably the best mid priced unit.Quote:
Originally Posted by hipertec
Check the serial # and build date on the sticker.
In performance, the Vector 940/955/995, RX65, and Escort 8500 X50 are about the same. I don't think you'll see any improvement in performance going from a 995 to an 8500 X50, just a few extra features like tones and display options.
Quote:
Originally Posted by hipertec
Go for it and get it if he's willing to sell at a reasonable price. Do you know the guy? Make sure the unit has a serial label at the bottom.
You can tell the manufacturing date by the last 4 digits in the serial. For example '3904' would mean it was manufactured on the 39th week of 2004.
Rev 5's an older have the older S7 horn which have the FCC ID: QKL8500.
Newer versions are 6.1 and up and have the M4 horn which have the FCC ID: QKLX5M4.
I like the ramp up of the Escorts better than the Beltronics detectors. Granted I have only owned the Rev 5 X50's which many believe to have 'perfect' ramp-up.
Escort is selling referb 8500x50's S7 Rev5's for just over $200 on eBay i believe.