{"product_id":"escort-solo-s3-cordless","title":"Escort Solo S3 Cordless","description":"\u003ch1\u003eReview: Escort Solo S3 Cordless\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview of the Escort Solo S3\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe Escort Solo S3 has been superseded by the new \u003ca href=\"\/products\/escort-solo-s4-cordless\"\u003eEscort Solo S4\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe rate the Solo S3 as the \n\u003cb\u003ebest cordless radar detector in the world\u003c\/b\u003e, providing you with \u003cb\u003e2X the capture distance of a police K and Ka radar gun\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Escort Solo S3 offers \u003cb\u003e360-degree protection\u003c\/b\u003e and detects X, K, and Ka signals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, when compared to the performance of other models in the same price category, the Solo S3 just doesn’t measure up, and here is why.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Solo S3 is battery operated; therefore, it is designed with low power consumption components.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause of this, the overall performance of the Solo S3 is reduced relative to powered units in both detection range and responsiveness to instant-on (I\/O) police radar..\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne reason we hear often from customers wanting a cordless unit is that they don’t want ugly power cables hanging down their windshield.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn response to this, we've put together this 8-minute video that will walk you through the process of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-hard-wire-your-radar-detector\"\u003ehard wiring to your fuse box\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetection Range \u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe Solo S3 has the \n\u003cb\u003ebest range and performance in the cordless class,\u003c\/b\u003e and is ranked in the 2-star category with two times the range of a police K and Ka constant on radar guns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis level of performance of the S3 is \u003cb\u003eadequate for constant on encounters\u003c\/b\u003e, but may not be sufficient in an instant-on encounter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFiltering\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe Solo S3 offers no TSR filtering to block out false alerts from the anti-collision sensors installed in new cars.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause of this you may become annoyed from an increased amount of false alerts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClear Tone Alerts\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe Solo S3 has distinguishable audible tone alerts, providing you with the information you need without having to take your eyes off the road.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLED Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe Solo S3 displays its alerts using an LED display. However, the display can be difficult to read in bright sunlight.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEasy Advanced Programming\u003c\/h2\u003e\nYou program your Escort by pressing the top buttons to change the brightness, program the bands used in your area, adjust the filtering options, and more. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThis Escort model comes with \n\u003cb\u003eEscort’s 1-year warranty and RadarBuster’s 30-day no risk money back guarantee\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso, because we have been an \u003cb\u003eauthorized Escort dealer since 1995\u003c\/b\u003e, you’re automatically qualified to purchase their extended 1-year service plan for only $29.95\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have several help \nguides to assist you in getting the most out of your equipment such as: \n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-effectively-use-your-radar-detector\"\u003eHow to Maximize the Use of your Detector\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-update-your-escort-radar-detector\"\u003eHow to Update Your Detector\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/defensive-driving-tips-for-radar-detector-users\"\u003eDefensive Driving Tips\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou’re also welcome to \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact us direct 24\/7\u003c\/a\u003e by using the contact form on this website or calling our toll free number during normal business hours. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe S3 includes the Sole S3, a windshield mount, and a reference guide.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptional Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\nAn optional accessory you may want to consider when purchasing your S3 is:\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/combo-smart-cord\"\u003eSmartCord\u003c\/a\u003e: Batteries die, because of this you may want to consider purchasing a SmartCord to plug into the unit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne question that Roy is often asked is: if you plug in the S3 will the performance increase? The answer is no, because the circuitry inside is designed for battery use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy Buy from Us?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthorized Dealer:\u003c\/b\u003e\nWe've been an authorized dealer since 1995, so \nyou can be assured that you purchase is covered under their warranty \nprogram and pre-approved for their 24 month extended warranty \nprogram.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReal Reviews:\u003c\/b\u003e\nUnlike the other websites out there, our company was founded by Roy, a retired cop and certified traffic enforcement instructor with over 40 years\n of experience and we have are own arsenal of speed measurement equipment. \nLuxury Automotive was so impressed with our high standards and \nqualifications that they dubbed us the “General Schwarzkopf of detectors”.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo Sales Tax:\u003c\/b\u003e You will not be charged sales tax as long as your order is shipped outside of Arizona.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo Risk 30-Day money back guarantee: \u003c\/b\u003eDon’t like your choice? Return it no questions asked!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLow Price Guarantee:\u003c\/b\u003e  By becoming a member of our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/become-a-vip-save\"\u003eVIP Club\u003c\/a\u003e you will receive his 90-day price match guarantee, ensuring that you will get the best price anywhere!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Up – Not In:\u003c\/b\u003e Considering trading your old model for a new one? DON”T until you \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/trade-up-program\"\u003ewatch this video\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupport:\u003c\/b\u003e  Have a problem or concern with your purchase? Then \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eemail us 24\/7\u003c\/a\u003e and we will get back with you typically within \u003cb\u003e12 hours or less!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Escort","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51275725734121,"sku":"Solo-S3","price":299.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6222\/1033\/files\/Solo-S3-1.jpg?v=1781526878","url":"https:\/\/www.radarbusters.com\/products\/escort-solo-s3-cordless","provider":"Radar Busters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}