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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 09:28 AM
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I honestly have no clue. I'm still trying to learn myself. Try there website.
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 12:24 PM
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what's the difference between the X50 and the 8500?
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 12:52 PM
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to my understanding:

- able to detect POP
- better sensitivity
- available with blue LED (cost more and able to match blue interior better?)
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 12:53 PM
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hmmm... this is interesting, I never knew of a Ku band. Hopefully they won't use it if its less accurate so I won't have to send my X50 back in.
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by stockae92,Jan 5 2006, 04:52 PM
to my understanding:

- able to detect POP
- better sensitivity
- available with blue LED (cost more and able to match blue interior better?)
supposedly has 50% more range too i think. i forgot the numbers but i know it has "increased" range but for sure its a 2.5 mi detection
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 04:03 PM
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is the 8500 upgradable? I just bought one on ebay for 160bucks "Slightly Used"
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 04:15 PM
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I do not want to have to buy three new radar detectors for the vehicles!!
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