Hoovey689

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Escort marries social networking and radar detection with Android/iPhone app

Now we're not suggesting that you're a lawbreaker, but if you're a social networker and you'd like to know where speedtraps are – for no reason at all – then Escort might be able to help. Makers of the Passport line of detectors, Escort has started a mobile app-supported network called Escort Live that features Bluetooth notifications.

When an Escort detector using a special Bluetooth-enabled cord – called SmartCord Live – registers a trap, it sends that info to the cloud, which then forwards that location to your smartphone to warn you of the trap if you're about to be in range. It can also identify red light cameras and other types of road surveillance systems.

The app works with certain Apple iPhone and Android handsets, and a subscription to the service through 2012 costs $79.95. That strikes us as rather pricy, but we suppose it's cheaper than a speeding ticket

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eyezack87

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Definitely thought of something else when I first read the title haha. Might be useful for a few drivers though

KillaIS250

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x2!! Guess i'm not the only one

I knew this kind of technology was on the rise though. Now if only they can make in-car short range communication devices so i can give people who cut me off a piece of my mind

GiantsFan

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HAHA... I thought of something else too

This idea seems pretty cool - someone in front of you picks up a radar signal and it sends it to cars nearby via the cloud! Genius!

js619858

I would buy it but want to see reviews if it's worth the money.

Jetfire

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I misread the title too.

Looks promising but for now I'll stick to my V1

GiantsFan

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Im actually thinking about picking up a radar detector lol. The passport and Valentine1 seem to be the most popular ... hmmm.

This feature really adds a new twist to the battle between the two...

Kira X

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The title threw me off for a second. I was wondering how an escort married a phone app.

Lil4X

Yeah, I thought it would link your position and speed to your Facebook page like those annoying "Where am I Now" apps . . . "Bob's doing a buck and a quarter westbound on I-10 at mm 645 . . . "

mmarshall

Bull****. That's EXACTLY what they are suggesting.

Kamikaze2b

I have the passport with GPS and really like it. Doesn't save you from instant on though. Not sure how this is really beneficial I rarely see cops just hiding shooting radar, they do it while moving so for me this is pretty useless. I know speedtraps vary widely so maybe this would work for for those areas.

<VENOM>

Interesting, you don't actually need a radar detector, just a smart phone, I wonder how it really works in the real world, even in Virginia

Kamikaze2b

True, but if you have a detector you are increasing the coverage for everybody else. Seems to me that if you already have one of their $500 detectors they'd make you buy the cord and use the service for free, as you are the one providing them with data.