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(More customer reviews)Stage: I live in a city of approximately 100K and drive roughly 5 miles to work daily through commercially-populated areas. The daily on-time of my S2 is approximately 45 minutes. I take 1-3 200+ mile round-trip interstate trips once per month. The detector is on continuously at all times while driving. Have owned the S2 for > two years. Before that, owned an 8500 for two years. Before that, used Bells and Cobras.
Battery Life: 2 AAs last me approximately two months. That's 12 AAs per year, or in bulk, approximately $12/yr or $1/mo. Having used a corded 8500 for a couple of years (which I loved) and having power supply failures due to cord fatigue, not having to deal with a cord is worth it, BAR NONE.
Sensitivity: This device is, in my opinion, just as good as the corded Passport models. Scientific tests will refute that, but real-world usage will not. I was worried by an article that said "battery-operated detectors 'sleep' between cycles so are therefore less effective" but in real-world conditions, I do not think this is an issue: the 'sleep' time, if any, is a non-issue.
Controls: I have large hands and fingers. Even so, this device is crisp to use. Navigation of settings, should you decide to change the out-of-box defaults, is simple and straight-forward.
Overall: Nothing compares. No cords. Battery life to cost ratio for such is a non-issue. Real-world sensitivity beyond actual need. No questions asked, the best deal out there for a radar detector, period.
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Escort Solo S2 Cordless Radar and Laser DetectorNo other radar detector provides the portable convenience and protection of the SOLO S2. It's easy to own and operate. No more cords--just stick it to the windshield, turn it on, and you're ready to go. The SOLO S2 cordless radar detector is ideal for the person who is constantly in and out of rental cars, or just wants the easiest-to-use radar and laser protection.
Protection Without Cables The SOLO S2's convenient cordless design uses 2 AA batteries (included) to power the device. High-efficiency power management maximizes battery life.
All-Band Protection The SOLO S2 includes full X, K, SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System radar capability; front and rear laser detection; digital signal processing (DSP) for superior range and reduced false alarms; Escort's patented Mute and AutoMute; audible and visual band alerts; and all the performance you'd expect from Escort.
In addition, the SOLO S2's advanced EZ-Programming lets you customize up to 10 features: Power-On Indication, AutoPower, Power-On Sequence, Signal Strength Meter, AutoMute, Audio Tones, City Mode, Brightness Control, Dark Mode, and Bands.
AutoSensitivity Mode Passport's AutoSensitivity mode provides long-range warning, with minimum false alarms. In this mode, Passport's internal computer continuously analyzes all incoming signals and intelligently adjusts the sensitivity circuits.
You can also select conventional Highway and City modes. When driving in urban areas where annoying X-band intrusion alarms and door openers are common, City mode can be engaged to lower X-band sensitivity and reduce X-band alerts.
One-Year Limited Warranty Get extra peace of mind with Escort's one-year limited warranty. The company also offers a two-year extended service plan.
Brilliant Display The SOLO S2's high-resolution graphic LCD display is simple to read and provides four levels of brightness, including automatic, minimum, medium, maximum, and full dark mode.
What's in the Box Escort SOLO S2 Cordless Radar and Laser Detector, owner's manual, adjustable quick-release windshield mount, travel case, and set of AA batteries.
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