Escort 8500 X50
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From: Fremont (Livin' On The Fault Line!) CA
Units are identical feature-wise; nothing special other than different colors (I have both 
).
I read somewhere about this (can't remember where exactly) mentioning that the additional cost was due to the blue LEDs costing slightly more than red LEDs
The blue LEDs sure look good in a Vette though
** EDIT **: This is from Escort's website:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Passport 8500 X50 with a blue display more expensive than the red display version?
Our new Passport 8500 X50 is available with either a brilliant blue LED display or a traditional red LED display. There is no difference in performance or features between the two versions. The difference in price between the two versions is simply due to the fact that blue LEDs cost significantly more than common red LEDs and each display is made up of 280 individual LEDs.
).I read somewhere about this (can't remember where exactly) mentioning that the additional cost was due to the blue LEDs costing slightly more than red LEDs
The blue LEDs sure look good in a Vette though
** EDIT **: This is from Escort's website:
Radar Detector + Laser Detector
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Passport 8500 X50 with a blue display more expensive than the red display version?
Our new Passport 8500 X50 is available with either a brilliant blue LED display or a traditional red LED display. There is no difference in performance or features between the two versions. The difference in price between the two versions is simply due to the fact that blue LEDs cost significantly more than common red LEDs and each display is made up of 280 individual LEDs.
Last edited by LarryW; Jul 31, 2006 at 05:10 PM.
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
It is called Marketing...
The Blue lights look better with car dash lights.... to many
So the cost of creating a new stock keeping unit gets passed on... along with a bunch more profit for giving the buyer something they " like more"
The Blue lights look better with car dash lights.... to many
So the cost of creating a new stock keeping unit gets passed on... along with a bunch more profit for giving the buyer something they " like more"
Melting Slicks
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From: The second childhood is the best one of all.
Originally Posted by rws.1
It is called Marketing...
The Blue lights look better with car dash lights.... to many
So the cost of creating a new stock keeping unit gets passed on... along with a bunch more profit for giving the buyer something they " like more"
The Blue lights look better with car dash lights.... to many
So the cost of creating a new stock keeping unit gets passed on... along with a bunch more profit for giving the buyer something they " like more"
Racer
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 380
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From: Jacksonville FL
Originally Posted by rws.1
It is called Marketing...
The Blue lights look better with car dash lights.... to many
So the cost of creating a new stock keeping unit gets passed on... along with a bunch more profit for giving the buyer something they " like more"
The Blue lights look better with car dash lights.... to many
So the cost of creating a new stock keeping unit gets passed on... along with a bunch more profit for giving the buyer something they " like more"
I've used both, and there's absolutely no difference. But I hate to admit it, the blue does look alot better.
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Originally Posted by ayeroff
I've used both, and there's absolutely no difference. But I hate to admit it, the blue does look alot better.
I have red and the one thing I do like is at night the red catches my eye quickier than the blue would. I have mine mounted next to the rearview mirror, so the brighter color is better for me.
Racer
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From: MI
there honestly is a difference in cost,
Visible light-emitting diodes (VLEDs), such as the ones that light up numbers in a digital clock, are made of materials characterized by a wider gap between the conduction band and the lower orbitals. The size of the gap determines the frequency of the photon -- in other words, it determines the color of the light
LEDs are available in red, orange, amber, yellow, green, blue and white. Blue and white LEDs are much more expensive than the other colours
((http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/components/led.htm))
Upon more research at theledlight.com a standard 3mm about 1/8 in diamater) Led in red costs .55 cents and a white or blue costs 1.40
yeah..... i have too much time on my hands
alan
Visible light-emitting diodes (VLEDs), such as the ones that light up numbers in a digital clock, are made of materials characterized by a wider gap between the conduction band and the lower orbitals. The size of the gap determines the frequency of the photon -- in other words, it determines the color of the light
LEDs are available in red, orange, amber, yellow, green, blue and white. Blue and white LEDs are much more expensive than the other colours
((http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/components/led.htm))
Upon more research at theledlight.com a standard 3mm about 1/8 in diamater) Led in red costs .55 cents and a white or blue costs 1.40
yeah..... i have too much time on my hands
alan