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Cordless Radar Detector: The Escort Solo S3 provides superior protection from radar and laser encounters with the convenience and portability of a cordless detector. The Solo S3 operates on two 'AA' batteries (supplied).
High-Efficiency Battery Design: The Solo S3 is designed to give you the longest battery life possible, and uses only a fraction of the power used by conventional corded detectors. The Solo S3 keeps constant watch on the condition of the batteries, and provides you with both audible and visual alerts before they need to be replaced.
AutoPower: The programmable AutoPower feature conserves battery life by automatically causing the Solo S3 to 'go to sleep' after the vehicle has stopped moving for 25 minutes. If the vehicle starts moving within the next 30 minutes, the unit will 'wake up' and prompt you visually and audibly to see if you want it back on. If you do not respond within 15 seconds, the unit will shut down completely.
Long-Range Radar Detection: The Solo S3 provides long-range warning on all radar bands including conventional and 'instant on' X-Band, K-band, and Superwide Ka-band. Digital Signal Processing provides the longest warning possible without constant false alarm.
Ultra-Performance Laser Detection: The Solo S3 uses multiple low-noise laser sensors to provide long-range warning, and the widest field of view against laser encounters.
Programmable Features: There are 9 user-selectable options so you can customize the Solo S3 for your own preferences. The options include:
- Pilot Light: Program the unit's display from full description, letter, letter with scanning dot, symbol, symbol with scanning dot, or scanning signal.
- Auto Power: Select Auto Power modes--motion, time, or off.
- Power-on Sequence: Select standard or fast power-on
- Signal Strength Meter: Select standard or expert meter (see description below)
- Auto Mute: Turn on or off
- Audio Tones: Choose standard or loud tones
- City Mode Sensitivity: Set to Standard, Low X-band, or No X-band city mode
- Brightness: Set the brightness to auto (based on ambient light), minimum, medium, maximum, or dark
- Bands: You can set the radar and laser bands to: Default (all bands monitored), X-band on, K-band on, Ka-band on, Laser on, SWS off, VG2 off, or Modify (turning off unused bands).
High-Resolution Graphic OLED Display: A new, brilliant OLED display makes the Solo S3 intuitive to use, and easy to understand. Each radar, laser and SWS signal is identified and communicated to you with clear messages. Signal strength is provided using two different types of meters (programmable), while the backlit display automatically adjusts for optimum viewing.
SmartShield VG-2 Protection: If the VG-2 band is turned on, VG-2 units (radar detector detectors) will be detected with an audible and visual alert. Once detected, Solo S3's internal oscillator will shut down for a period of time, making it undetectable. The oscillator will then periodically turn back on to see if the VG-2 unit is still present.
Safety Radar Signals: The Solo S3 provides unique audible and visual alerts for Safety Warning System (SWS) signals. These alerts (up to 64 messages) will keep you informed of road hazards in areas using this technology.
Signal Strength Meters: The Solo S3 gives you the option of two signal strength meters:
- Standard: The standard alphanumeric graphic display provides an intuitive display of signal strength and text messages. The standard bar-graph signal strength meter only displays information on a single radar signal. If there are multiple signals present, the internal computer determines which is the most important threat to show on the bar-graph meter.
- ExpertMeter: The ExpertMeter simultaneously tracks up to 8 radar signals, and shows you detailed information on up to 2 Ka-band, 2 K-band and 4 X-band signals.
Brightness Control: The Solo S3 provides four levels of brightness including Automatic, Minimum, Medium, Maximum and Dark. The Automatic setting adjusts the brightness automatically based on the ambient light in your vehicle. In the Dark mode, the display will not provide any visual alerts when it detects a signal. Only an audible alert will be heard.
Audible Alerts: When you encounter radar, a distinct audible alert will sound and increase in rate as the signal gets closer. When the signal is very strong, the audible alert will blend into a solid tone. Since laser signals are a possible threat no matter how weak, the Solo S3 alerts you to all laser signals with a full laser alert.
AutoSensitivity Mode: The AutoSensitivity mode provides long-range warning, while virtually eliminating false alarms. In this mode, the Solo S3's internal computer continuously analyzes all incoming signals and intelligently determines which signals are real threats.
Mute: The Mute button allows you to silence the audio alert during a radar encounter. The mute button is mounted right on the top of the unit within easy reach.
AutoMute: After the Solo S3 alerts you to a radar encounter at the volume you have selected, the AutoMute feature will automatically reduce the volume to a lower level.
SmartMute: Once a specific signal has been muted, Escort's exclusive SmartMute feature will intelligently prioritize any additional signals by band. If a new signal is detected, and it is a higher priority band than the muted one, the Solo S3 will alert you at the preset volume you selected.
Low Battery Warning: Once the batteries reach a specific voltage level, the Solo S3 will provide a low-battery warning. This warning consists of an audible alert, along with a corresponding message.
SmartCord Compatible: For 12-volt operation, you can use an optional SmartCord. The SmartCord is a unique power cord that has a power-on indicator, an alert lamp that warns you of radar and laser, and a convenient mute button on the lighter plug. The Solo S3 has an RJ11 telephone-type jack for plugging in the SmartCord.
Mounting: Using the supplied EasyMount suction cup bracket, the Solo S3 can be mounted on your vehicle's windshield. The EasyMount bracket has 4 position settings, allowing you to choose the position that best fits the angle of your vehicle's windshield.
Travel Case: The Solo S3 comes in a semi-hard travel case with elastic bands that hold the detector, the EasyMount bracket, and extra suction cups.
Inputs and Outputs
Right Side of Detector:
- Ear Phone: standard 1/8' (3.5mm) jack
- 12-volt Power: RJ-11 (telephone-type) connector for use with optional SmartCord
Specifications
Specifications:
- Operating Bands:
- X-band 10.525 GHz +/-25 MHz
- K-band 24.150 GHz +/-100 MHz
- Ka-band 34.700 GHz +/-1300 MHz
- Laser 904nm, 33 MHz bandwidth
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We could be late for work or running behind getting the kids to their weekend soccer practice. Before we realize it we are going anywhere from 2 to 8 MPH over the speed limit because we are not focusing enough on the road. At the end of the day, law enforcement officers are not going to be interested in your excuses. Whether your focus had wandered or you simply zoned out, a citation is coming your way when you see those flashing lights in your rearview mirror.
Now, if you had a radar detector in your vehicle you might have been able to avoid all of this. Nobody likes to waste their precious free time each week researching the best models available. There are countless radar detectors available today, ranging from cost-effective models for $50 to the high-end models for $400. We’ve taken the time to sift through all the information out there and provide you with clear, concise reviews of the best models out there. In this review we look at the Escort Solo S3 radar detector.
Features of the Escort Solo S3 Radar Detector
The Escort Solo S3 is one of the sleekest models available. The Solo S3 is the next-generation version of the Solo S2. Physical upgrades to the S3 include a black housing, as opposed to the platinum housing of its predecessor. The Escort Solo S3 boasts an enhanced display, long-range radar detection, high-performance laser detection, and a variety of other programmable and additional features.
The Escort Solo S3 is one of the few radar detectors available that offers cordless operation. Most radar detectors are powered by a cord that must be plugged in to your vehicle’s cigarette lighter or 12V outlet. The Escort Solo S3 is the most portable model available and is great for travelers (business or personal) constantly hopping in and out of rental cars.
Escort’s Solo S3 may be cordless, but that doesn’t mean you’ll spend a fortune on batteries. The unit can last for several months of normal driving on 2 AA batteries. The unit also has an AutoPower features that turns the Escort Solo S3 off automatically (programmable feature) to help conserve battery power. If you forget to turn the device off, the Escort Solo S3 will turn itself off. The low-battery warning system constantly monitors the condition of the batteries, providing audible and visual alerts when the batteries are low.
Escort uses a patented Digital Signal Processing system to provide drivers with the longest possible warning without the annoyance of constant false alarms. The system is capable of detecting all conventional and instant-on radar bands, including X, K, and Ka. The low-noise sensors in the Escort Solo S3 are capable of providing early detection of a wide range of laser signals, while also working to filter out false laser alerts.
Additional features of the Solo S3 include 9 user programmable features that make it easy for you to customize the settings of the device to fit your driving style. These settings can be stored in the memory so the device is ready to go every time you turn it on. Escort uses the Safety Warning System found in many radar detectors to help identify upcoming road hazards and emergency vehicles such as ambulances.
Pros of the Escort Solo S3 Radar Detector
This particular Escort model is one of the top performers when it comes to modern radar detectors. The compact design and cordless nature of the Solo S3 makes this model a favorite among travelers and those with busy lifestyles. It is easy to switch this model between different cars. While not useful on a daily basis, it is highlighted as a benefit by many current owners.
The performance of the Escort Solo S3 is touted by many users as its greatest benefit. This model is accurate and consistent, providing reliable detection of both radar and laser signals in a variety of conditions. Alerts around corners are often a sticking point for consumers, but the Escort Solo S3 tackles this challenge with ease.
Lastly, the user programmable features of the Solo S3 make it a worthwhile investment. Drivers enjoy being able to switch the brightness with ease to adjust from daytime to nighttime driving conditions. The City mode on the Solo S3 is highlight as another major benefit. Drivers have the option of turning down the sensitivity of X-band detection, and even turn it off altogether. This is particularly useful in urban settings where automatic garage door openers are a constant source of potential false alerts.
Cons of the Escort Solo S3 Radar Detector
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That final pro for the Solo S3 has also been identified as a potential con. Drivers using the device have noted that opting for the NoX (X band turned off) City mode do experience fewer false alerts, but have also been caught speeding by police in urban settings because the device’s X-band detection was disabled.
Additionally, a handful of consumers have noted that the Solo S3 has a poor window mount and that constant rattling is a major annoyance. Numerous Escort models generate this complain, suggesting that the issue is more of a company-wide problem, and less of a Solo S3 problem. Nevertheless, it may be necessary to seek out a universal window mount that more securely holds the Solo S3.
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Honest Assessment of the Escort Solo S3 Radar Detector
The Escort Solo S3 is a reliable and effective radar detector that cannot be matched by many other devices on the market. The cordless design of the S3 is, in reality, more of a unique marketing point than it is a functional benefit. Compared to other Escort models, the Solo S3 has a lesser detection range, which is a bit of a setback given its relatively high price tag. At the end of the day, the Solo S3 is a reliable unit that does what it promises to do. Consumer do need to consider if the cordless design of the Solo S3 is worth the extra cost, especially when other units perform at or above the level of this device for an equal price.