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provided by Reviews![]() Great Detector!!! Review created: Feb 09, 2009 by: terrapin69 Pros:Great range, portable Cons:Expensive, alerts could be louder The Bottom Line:You can't go wrong with the SOLO. Review:For a cordless (even for a corded model), this Escort satisfies even the most daring of speeders and...read full review Solo S2 vs V1 Review created: Jul 05, 2007 by: pjlmeg Pros:its cordless. Cons:Can't read the display.. The Bottom Line:-- Review:Not knowing which one would be best for me . And reading all the reviews don't help a whole lot I pu...read full review Solo S2 Review created: Nov 24, 2006 by: missiechick Pros:Loud alert, Multiple modes,Programable, skinny styling, on light notification,Quick notification Cons:No voice warning small buttons annnnnoyyyying notifications display hard to read Cost The Bottom Line:-- Review:I bought the solo for the convinience, and that I got, I can take it from car to car, but my goodnes...read full review OK..but it ain't no Valentine V1 Review created: Jun 11, 2006 by: acmemfg100 Pros:Cordless, fewer false alerts than others, has earphone jack built in Cons:Low volume(not an issue with earphone)hard to see display sometimes No POP alert The Bottom Line:If you have to have a cordless detector, this is the only game in town; but it's AAA ball at best. Review:So, having used a V1 for some time and acknowledging it is an excellent detector, I felt the need to...read full review Let me down! Choose something else. Review created: May 31, 2006 by: rcleme05 Pros:cordless Cons:poor range, poor warning time. The Bottom Line:-- Review:I had the unit for 6 months. It completely failed to detect a radar trap on I95 in Virginia. Expensi...read full review Good basic detector but lacking in critical areas Review created: Apr 11, 2006 by: jlc2005 Pros:Small, sleek styling, above average performance with conventional radar. Cons:Does not detect photo radar effectively. The Bottom Line:This detector would get a higher rating if it performed as well with photo as it does with conventional radar threats. For less money, the Passport does a better job. Review:The Solo S2 is a good, tough, reliable radar detector which keeps false alarms to a minimum and prov...read full review effective help for a speeder Review created: Nov 27, 2005 by: luv2roq Pros:it works well for me Cons:none i can think of. The Bottom Line:-- Review:This is a good unit. It took me a little while to get used to the different tones or pitches the ale...read full review "Solo" in the Game of Cordless Review created: Sep 06, 2005 by: A-RDR-GUY Pros:Cordless (no cords); Visual layout Cons:Cordless (batt life); night operations; price The Bottom Line:One of the Best Cordless models, best used in travels when no cigarette lighter work in the Rent a Car Review:Escort, after years of trying to get a Cordless model to operate efficiently, finally aspired to hav...read full review Good for some, not for all Review created: Jul 02, 2005 by: needforspeed70 Pros:Cordless, Good range on fresh batteries, Upgradable Cons:Week signal with week battery, display hard to see, easy to steal, Useless laser detector The Bottom Line:-- Review:I bought this radar detector from Sharper Image, and it works great. I was not to crazy about the fa...read full review Awesome Radar Detector Review created: Nov 03, 2004 by: billyin4see21 Pros:Good detection range and the back light and programmable features are convienent. Cons:The controls are too small and no detection arrows like the Valentine 1. The Bottom Line:My final recommendation is buy this detector, but if you have the money go for the more expensive Valentine 1. The Solo S2 is worth the money. Review:I purchased a radar detector from Radio Shack about 6 months ago for about 100 dollars. I thought t...read full review Escort Solo S2 - a solid, dependable detector Review created: Sep 10, 2004 by: ultrasport Pros:Excellent range and good sensitivity. Attractive appearance and display. Easy to mount anywhere Cons:Less range than the Escort 8500. The Bottom Line:A solid, dependable detector. Highly recommended Review:I recently purchased this detector after extensively researching it's abilities and weaknesses. Here...read full review WOW! I love it! Review created: Jun 20, 2004 by: jburhans Pros:EXCELLENT detection range, good control & display layout, cordless, beautiful. Cons:Eats batteries fast (about 25 hours of operation per pair of AA) The Bottom Line:If you're looking at buying a radar detector, this is the one to buy. Great detection range, easy to use, pretty to look at, and durable. Review:My last radar detector was an X-Band only Uniden about 15 years ago. I'm impressed with how far they...read full review not too good Review created: Jun 06, 2004 by: balloonman Pros:no wires, can be mounted more conviently Cons:shorter range than other escorts The Bottom Line:-- Review:I got the this detector. It's nice not to have a cord hanging in the way, pulling it off the windshi...read full review Convenient - But Lacking In Many Ways Review created: Apr 16, 2004 by: mncruz Pros:Cordless which makes it easy to move from car to car, includes nice carrying case. Cons:Poor display, poor placement of mute button, shorter detection range than Valentine One. The Bottom Line:Convenient, but not the best at detection, operation, layout or usability. Spend the extra $69 and get the V1 unless you absolutely don't want a power cord. Review:Over the past 18 years, I've always driven with whatever the "best" detector was at the time. For th...read full review NOT IMPRESSED!!! Review created: Feb 20, 2004 by: jvas2 Pros:Nice design, ease of use, somewhat small could be smaller, great battery life. Cons:WAY TOO many false alarms, VG-2 Radar Detector Detector Immunity is the WORST!! Expensive. The Bottom Line:Does not perform as promised...period. MotorTrend gave it the best radar award Feb. 2004, it wasn't real world testing, don't forget Escort spends TONS of money on advertising. Review:I purchased the S2 Cordless because of its convenience and supposed features. Well, I live in Canada...read full review Never alone with this Solo S2! Review created: Jan 29, 2004 by: sistah-c Pros:Confident detection range; large, clear LCD display; ease of use; smart design; programmability; Escort pedigree Cons:Pricey; audio alert volume could be louder. Not much to complain about here... The Bottom Line:Solo S2 is yet another impressive gem from Escorts long line of premium detectors. Smart and reliable for a cordless model; its performance rivals the best of the corded bunch. Review:Ill admit it...Im often guilty of coveting thy electronic stores new things. Even if...read full review Escort Solo S2 - The King of Cordless Detectors Review created: Jan 18, 2004 by: soupcraze Pros:Cordless, Better than older Solos, Nice performance for cordless Cons:Expensive The Bottom Line:The Escort Solo S2 deems itself to be the top dog in the cordless market. Review:I have previously written a review on the Escort Solo S2 and it got moved to a different category, p...read full review Excellent range and functionality Review created: Dec 12, 2003 by: prelupino Pros:Cordless, many functions, detects all bands/laser. Cons:Can be a little too sensitive for door sensors. Pricey. The Bottom Line:-- Review:The Solo S2 is very easy to use. At first, I was worried about learning to use all the different fun...read full review Escort S2 Radar Detector Review created: Nov 15, 2003 by: n9mxt Pros:Superior detection capabilities. Loaded with customizable features. Nice design. Cons:None The Bottom Line:-- Review:Basically the Escort S2 is the best cordless detector you can buy. I've owned the Escort S2 for a fe...read full review poor performance Review created: Oct 25, 2003 by: pargerous Pros:convenient, easy controls, looks good Cons:lousy range, performs like detectors half the cost The Bottom Line:-- Review:This is not a good detector, a surprise considering it is an Escort. They screwed up this time, whic...read full review |