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I bought the 9500i and also the Valentine One, intending to use them both and send back the one I didn't like. The 9500i went back today. The GPS lockout feature is useful and innovative, but as a detector this unit does not work well.

False alarms for laser are a daily occurrence, usually just as I turn a corner to face into the sun. The thing will screech, and before the voice-over comes in, I've taken to saying to myself, "Bright Sunlight Alert!"

The radar detection is not as good as on the V1, and lack of a rear antenna (to provide directional data) in my opinion is a critical flaw.

Of course I've only had two, but still. I am very impressed. The detection capabilities are awesome. Granted I am easily amused, but I also love when I turn the detector on and it talks to me. And not in that evil Speak and Spell voice either.

The TrueLock and Mark Location features make it worth the price. I always hated when I drove past the same spot every single day and my detector would go crazy (just because I was driving past a drug store). And I'm alerted too when I'm coming up on a speed trap.

Anyway, highly recommended, already saved me money.

I'm a firm believer in you get what you pay for, so don't go cheap. This detector is pricey, but it is worth the money. I was tempted to go with the 8500 version, but the GPS is worth the extra money. Picks up signals of police over a mile away. Just remember that no detector will make you invisible, if used wisely, this detector is very effective.

this detector is fabulous. it is not noisey like the others. It does what was advertized. It works!

I am not knocking the product. I was looking for the 9500ix and it is not listed on Amazon. I went to the manufacturer's website to check release date and noticed 6ave is not an authorized reseller. You can check at http://www.escortradar.com/unauthorized-list.htm
You will not have a warranty by purchasing an Escort detector that is shipped and sold by 6ave.