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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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Anyone know what escort detector works the best? I like the idea of the Solo but Im not sure if power makes a difference or not as far as performance.
These are the ones im looking at...
8500 X50 red
8500 X50 blue
Solo S2
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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The Solo is "weaker" due to the battery power. My regular Escort has saved me many times. It's neat to pick up a X or KA band from over one mile away
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 07:45 PM
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The Solo is "weaker" due to the battery power. My regular Escort has saved me many times. It's neat to pick up a X or KA band from over one mile away


There really isn't much difference between the red and blue.
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8500 in whatever color you want.
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 07:46 PM
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The Solo is "weaker" due to the battery power. My regular Escort has saved me many times. It's neat to pick up a X or KA band from over one mile away


Unless you travel a lot and need the absolute portability, I'd stick to the corded-power units (the X8500's come in a travel case with a suction cup mount and a coiled cigarette lighter power cord so you can easily carry it with you on vacations ).

No difference between the X8500 X50 Red or Blue other than different color LEDs (I have one of each )...this is per Escort Radar (see FAQ #10)

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There really isn't much difference between the red and blue.
The ONLY difference's is the color of the display and price. Blue LED's cost more and it's reflected in the price.
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 07:54 PM
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I've read a test that favors the corded Escort.
We have 2 Escorts, they are both cordless and work great.
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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I have 2- 8500 (red displays)
and 1 - 7500 (old faithful)

The new 8500s pick up radar 3/4 of a mile away Saved may azz a few times
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I have a Solo s2 works fine!
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I have a Solo s2 works fine!
Me too......
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Originally Posted by kylryn
Anyone know what escort detector works the best?

You mean the ones you call out of your little black book? I think a cop would be one, he might recognize her sitting in my passenger seat

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You mean the ones you call out of your little black book? I think a cop would be one, he might recognize her sitting in my passenger seat

You've been drinking, haven't you?!
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Id like to get one of these . How do I know if radar detectors are legal in my state ? In in NY live on NY/PA border ? Thanks ..
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You've been drinking, haven't you?!


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