New Product: VAIS Tech SL2iC
11-20-10 | 10:46 PM
#106
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Messy I know but that's Apple's fault for making their syncing and file management so archaic!
11-21-10 | 04:20 PM
#108
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From: VA
11-21-10 | 05:56 PM
#109
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3. Firmware updates are free for SL2iC. Updates are done through update adapter or by sending the unit back in. With ML Plus unit updates are done via USB port, while updates will be available on our ftp site. Please keep in mind ML Plus extra features updates will cost some money.
1) It makes sense to charge for major software updates that enable new functionality and save the customer from buying a new unit. By major - I mean like something that takes you another 12 months to develop, not something that takes you a couple of months to develop. As an example, Apple charges for a new OS once a year on the iPod touch, but they don't charge for minor updates through the course of the year.
2) If you launch new functionality very soon (e.g. 2-6 months after the launch), you should not charge early adopters for that update. You could, but if you do, punish early adopters and incent us to just wait until you finished developing the software. You don't want to create a reputation that people should wait 6-12 months before buying anything from you.
Last edited by *Batman*; 11-22-10 at 01:57 PM.
11-22-10 | 01:05 PM
#110
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Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Idaho
Could you elaborate a little about the car in motion functionality. For example,
1. Is it all or nothing for the car in motion functionality? For example, if I want to allow video in motion does that automatically disable the GPS making the NAV useless? Or can you enable (and disable) each function separately? (i.e. allow video in motion, but not disable the GPS or vice versa).
2. In reference to item #2 (allowing destination input which temporarily disables GPS functionality), can you re-enable the NAV lock (on the fly) after you input the destination, so you can get accurate nav directions?
Thanks for your time,
1. Is it all or nothing for the car in motion functionality? For example, if I want to allow video in motion does that automatically disable the GPS making the NAV useless? Or can you enable (and disable) each function separately? (i.e. allow video in motion, but not disable the GPS or vice versa).
2. In reference to item #2 (allowing destination input which temporarily disables GPS functionality), can you re-enable the NAV lock (on the fly) after you input the destination, so you can get accurate nav directions?
Thanks for your time,
11-22-10 | 02:21 PM
#111
I havent really messed with mine yet but it does unlock a lot of things. You can enter address while in motion and make calls. If anyone wants me to try something else. lemme know and ill try it..
11-22-10 | 02:50 PM
#112
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2. After you enter an address, can you re-enable the gps (i.e. disable the "enter address while in motion" functionality), so the GPS will give accurate directions again?
Thanks for your feedback; Vaistech seems pretty slow on providing specific details on functionality lately.
11-22-10 | 02:54 PM
#113
So when you enter a destination while in motion, do you have to switch modes back so that the GPS tracks correctly?
11-22-10 | 04:13 PM
#114
Video unlock turns on using a code. Nav/BT unlock is turned on using a different button. Both functions can be turned on while the car is moving Nav/BT unlock can be turned off while the car is moving, while video unlock turns off when you shut the car off.
11-22-10 | 04:15 PM
#115
VaisTech - some friendly advice here:
1) It makes sense to charge for major software updates that enable new functionality and save the customer from buying a new unit. By major - I mean like something that takes you another 12 months to develop, not something that takes you a couple of months to develop. As an example, Apple charges for a new OS once a year on the iPod touch, but they don't charge for minor updates through the course of the year.
2) If you launch new functionality very soon (e.g. 2-6 months after the launch), you should not charge early adopters for that update. You could, but if you do, punish early adopters and incent us to just wait until you finished developing the software. You don't want to create a reputation that people should wait 6-12 months before buying anything from you.
1) It makes sense to charge for major software updates that enable new functionality and save the customer from buying a new unit. By major - I mean like something that takes you another 12 months to develop, not something that takes you a couple of months to develop. As an example, Apple charges for a new OS once a year on the iPod touch, but they don't charge for minor updates through the course of the year.
2) If you launch new functionality very soon (e.g. 2-6 months after the launch), you should not charge early adopters for that update. You could, but if you do, punish early adopters and incent us to just wait until you finished developing the software. You don't want to create a reputation that people should wait 6-12 months before buying anything from you.
The only updates we will charge money for are some substantial features added later.
11-22-10 | 04:36 PM
#116
Is there a way to have the video unlock code automatically inputted?
11-23-10 | 09:23 AM
#117
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From: Idaho
11-23-10 | 05:31 PM
#119
I read all 8 pages and may have missed the answer to my question. I have NAV w/o ML in my 06' IS250 and just want to be sure the SL2iC is compatible. If so I am in for the GB when it happens.
