sunnyyan

I come across a deal for a 5 month old Escort solo s2 cordless Radar/Laser Detector for $200 in mint condition, want hear from you guys if this is a good deal or I should get a v1 instead? Any preferences from anyone?

thx

s2kennmark

Solo 2 is a lower model.... the Passport X50 is the comparable model for V1.

Ive used V1 and Passport 8500 X50.... both really good radar at $400 range, V1 has side sensors which not really a big advantage from the Passport. I have Passport 8500 x50 in my cars.

Ustemuf

the side sensors are a big advantage because if the radar is coming from the side you know its auto false.. on a passport you wouldnt know if its real or not. i have the v1 and it's a life saver ..

sc05

I have the 8500 X50 and its been good so far, also cheaper than the V1

jarod

I bought a V1. You shouldn't use a cordless unit. Those aren't reliable. Aside from the V1's arrows, I love the bogey counter. I think that's the 2nd most useful feature of the unit. My only pet peeve is it doesn't give off different sounding beeps based on the band being detected. The tiny led indicator lights for the bands are just too small for me.

Voodoo_S2K

My Solo2 has saved me at least 3-4 times. Its never not worked when needed. My only complaint is because of the need to conserve power, its range is very limited. If I get a Ka reading...the brakes get slammed on right away.

sunnyyan

what if I keep it plugged in with power cord, is that going to improve the range of detection?

chuhsi

Laser, Ka, and K all sound different on my unit.

an_orange_s2k

i was planning on getting the v1 since i hear its practically the best one on the market right now even though its expensive but u get wht u pay for i say.

jarod

Did you set it that way or is it by default? The beeps all sound the same to me.