Radar Upgrade?

[tnguyen600]

Quick question...Escort released a new radar, the 9500ix. I have the 9500i. Im thinking about upgrading to the 9500ix. I called Escort and they said that I can actually send in my 9500i and they can convert my 9500i to a 9500ix.

It only cost 129.95.


Do you guys think its worth it? let me know

 

[Sketch o5]

the only difference between the two, if you look on their site, is the Programmable Features.

the 9500i's are:

* Power-On Indication
* AutoVolume (On/Off)
* AutoMute (On/Off)
* Power-On Sequence
* Signal Strength Meter
* SpeedAlert (On/Off)
* Units (English/Metric)
* Voice (On/Off)
* 5 Levels of Brightness Control
* Dark Mode
* Radar/Laser Bands

while the 9500ix's are:

* Power-On Indication
* SpeedAlert (On/Off)
* AutoLearn (On/Off)
* Signal Strength Meter
* AutoMute (On/Off)
* AutoVolume (On/Off)
* AutoPower (On/Off)
* Units (English/Metric)
* Voice (On/Off)
* Dark Mode
* Radar/Laser Bands
* Markers
* 5 Levels of Brightness Control


for the minimal differences between the two, i dont think its worth the $130 at all. dont forget to add shipping to those prices as well. cuz im sure youll have to pay to ship it there, AND back.

 

[shavedaccord]

Psh, I'm perfectly content with my $50 Cobra detector. Picks up lasers & radar from ridiculously far.. I think by my own estimation on the highway I once picked up one about 6 miles out. I got it hardwired too ftw, I hate having to turn them on, I forget.

 

[Sketch o5]

word, hardwiring ftw. thats how i had mine set up in my old accord and my gti. still never put it in the new accord, haha, prolly wont.

 

[tnguyen600]

yea, mines hardwired too. Dont forget they both have gps capabilities. What I like about the 9500ix is that it knows where speed and redlight cameras are plus the software is upgradable. Every month Escort has updates available for downloads.

 

[Sketch o5]

you really need to know where the redlights cameras are? seriously? thats a stupid feature. unless you plan on running them, its really useless.....its just something a company can add to its features list.

still not worth the upgrade tho, if you ask me.

 

[Russianred]

Not worth the upgrade. I'd just stick with the one you have, if it works well and doesn't need maintenance.

 

[Fundillo]

Psh, I'm perfectly content with my $50 Cobra detector. Picks up lasers & radar from ridiculously far.. I think by my own estimation on the highway I once picked up one about 6 miles out. I got it hardwired too ftw, I hate having to turn them on, I forget.

what model?