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I'm selected to be a SL2VI tester.

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Old 10-19-07, 07:53 PM
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Default I'm selected to be a SL2VI tester.

Does this sound like a good idea? After testing the product. There will be a discount towards the product if I do choose to purchase it. Any reasons why I should or shouldn't go through with it?
Old 10-20-07, 04:58 PM
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what is the sl2vi?
Old 10-20-07, 05:03 PM
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is an ipod "adapter" that will allow to see videos through the nav screen, using the video ipod.
Old 10-20-07, 05:09 PM
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is it supposed to work for any nav? or just the ML?
Old 10-20-07, 05:11 PM
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What could it hurt if you're willing to open up your car to install it?

I would just let you keep the device for payback though... merely getting a discount doesn't seem worth your while.
Old 10-20-07, 05:24 PM
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How much of a discount and how complicated is the install?
Old 10-20-07, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Lextasy89
is it supposed to work for any nav? or just the ML?
any nav, the ML owners dont need it, they can play dvds
Old 10-20-07, 08:17 PM
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I would do it but then again I plan on purchasing this so that is another reason why.
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whens this supposed to come out? any idea on cost?
Old 10-21-07, 08:45 PM
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I would expect you to get the unit that you are testing for free.

Aside from what i said above, what's a "steep" discount?
Old 10-21-07, 09:36 PM
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yeah I would do it for sure too. Let me take your spot. hahaha
Old 10-21-07, 10:50 PM
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Yeah this is a good opportunity.

I have a question about these VaisTech products. Before they only work thru the iPod thru the iPod's playlists. Are they thru Artist/Album yet?
Old 10-22-07, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by r1lee
I would expect you to get the unit that you are testing for free.

Aside from what i said above, what's a "steep" discount?

I emailed Vaistech about this and they guy who answered my email said that testers would pay somewhere around $150-250 for the SL2vi unit, depending on the degree of feedback they gave while installing and using the device.
Old 10-22-07, 08:23 AM
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I thought vaistech is located in Colorado.
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Can you watch a video while the car is in motion? Can you also flip through palylists while the car is in motion?


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