The ELM/Torque thread
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Carpy(for lack of your first name) you have to know that when you Google :Startech.com", and click on adapters, the page shows an HDMI adapter that looks a lot like the adapter you posted. You have to dig deep to find the right one. That's why Dan mentioned the HDMI thingy.
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Hi guys!
So, I took Sandy's tablet out on a test drive.
Here's what I learned... The GPS works fine tracking along the map set I downloaded. There are even POI or Points of Interest that come up like fire stations, some gas stations but not all, and even a few food points. But I feel they are old and incomplete...
You can not ask it to navigate to for instance, "Lowes" because it requires a wifi connection to locate that...
SO, I'm guessing as long as you want to see where your at, it works great.
If you want it to find someplace else, it really cant...
So, I took Sandy's tablet out on a test drive.
Here's what I learned... The GPS works fine tracking along the map set I downloaded. There are even POI or Points of Interest that come up like fire stations, some gas stations but not all, and even a few food points. But I feel they are old and incomplete...
You can not ask it to navigate to for instance, "Lowes" because it requires a wifi connection to locate that...
SO, I'm guessing as long as you want to see where your at, it works great.
If you want it to find someplace else, it really cant...
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I hope you didn't pay for that app. I can understand it not knowing where the Lowes is, but what good is a map app that doesn't know where 123 Main St is. Hope you're wrong.
And I hope that sounded right. I'm not in the habit of hoping someone is wrong.
And I hope that sounded right. I'm not in the habit of hoping someone is wrong.
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Hey StanVan, apparently you don't believe all the posts that we have had discussing the legitimacy of these ELM scanners? The Chinese clones and the TotalDiagnostics (Australian) device claiming v2.1 have tested out to v1.4–v1.5. I believe unless the device states that it has a genuine ELM chip (not software or firmware) it's going to be v1.4–v1.5, regardless of the price. Didn't Teammuir1 order the TotalDiagnostics scanner that claimed v2.1, for $37, but tested out as the v1.5? I purchased the elm–327.eu, from Romania for $65 that virtually guaranteed a genuine Elm v2.2 chip, and it tests out as a genuine v2.2 chip. I am not saying that it is any better than a Chinese clone, just stating the facts of the version number. I remember reading on ELM Canada’s website, that their recent version chips sell for $10-$20 a piece in quantity. So it's hard for me to believe that you can obtain a fully operational complete scanner device that claims v2.1, for $12.99. Let us know how it tests out, I can always be wrong.
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Just spitballin' here, but with the current version being 2.2, who's to say the 2.1s aren't discounted? Or that they haven't cloned a 2.1 chip? And while there's no guarantee I won't get a clone, it isn't one that is taking 3 to 4 weeks to get here from China. And BTW, the one Ron got claims a 2.1 version, but they are clear to point out that they don't use a licensed ELM chip.
Here's the thing, my 1.5 was failing. I've had it for maybe 8 or 10 years. So, even if it's a 1.5, $12.99 (free Prime shipping) isn't a bad price. If it turns out to be a 1.5, I'll be happy(as long as it works), and if it's a 2.1, I'll be ecstatic. It was ordered Monday night. It's supposed to be here tomorrow by 8 PM.
Here's the thing, my 1.5 was failing. I've had it for maybe 8 or 10 years. So, even if it's a 1.5, $12.99 (free Prime shipping) isn't a bad price. If it turns out to be a 1.5, I'll be happy(as long as it works), and if it's a 2.1, I'll be ecstatic. It was ordered Monday night. It's supposed to be here tomorrow by 8 PM.
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Just spitballin' here, but with the current version being 2.2, who's to say the 2.1s aren't discounted? Or that they haven't cloned a 2.1 chip? And while there's no guarantee I won't get a clone, it isn't one that is taking 3 to 4 weeks to get here from China. And BTW, the one Ron got claims a 2.1 version, but they are clear to point out that they don't use a licensed ELM chip.
Here's the thing, my 1.5 was failing. I've had it for maybe 8 or 10 years. So, even if it's a 1.5, $12.99 (free Prime shipping) isn't a bad price. If it turns out to be a 1.5, I'll be happy(as long as it works), and if it's a 2.1, I'll be ecstatic. It was ordered Monday night. It's supposed to be here tomorrow by 8 PM.
Here's the thing, my 1.5 was failing. I've had it for maybe 8 or 10 years. So, even if it's a 1.5, $12.99 (free Prime shipping) isn't a bad price. If it turns out to be a 1.5, I'll be happy(as long as it works), and if it's a 2.1, I'll be ecstatic. It was ordered Monday night. It's supposed to be here tomorrow by 8 PM.
