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No matter how high-tech your car is, a
“smart” radar detector that communicates
with smartphones is a worthy addition. The
Passport Max2 is cutting-edge technology
that helps protect you against speed traps
and red light cameras.
TEXT BY BILL LINDSEY
If you’ve ever owned a radar detector, you probably
have that incessant beeping stuck in your head for the
rest of your life. Enter Escort’s new Passport Max2,
the gold standard for radar detectors. Most detector
gadgets buzz as you pass convenience stores or even
vehicles equipped with impact-avoidance radar, while
the Max2’s Autolearn function rejects “junk” signals.
When the Max2 alerts, it’s valid. The integral GPS
allows you to set alerts in the event you exceed a predetermined
speed, keeping you from zooming past the
posted limit. The Max2 is ready to use and pre-loaded
with a database of red light cameras. The proprietary
Escort Live! Bluetooth app pairs it with smartphones,
providing instant alerts for newly-installed red light
cameras (which are notorious for issuing unwarranted
tickets). It also provides notice of speed traps reported
by other drivers in your area; EscortRadar.com.
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