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05/09/2011, 03:47 PM
#33
 Originally Posted by sledge007
Ok so IF I'm going to BUY your APP....
I'd like to know where to get the appropriate hardware....that's not hijacking the thread.
You are going to make the app, that's fine, it would be great if you could involve yourself a little more and tell us where/who sells these things, thanks very much.
BTW, I did quite a bit of research yesterday and wasn't having much luck, so thanks for the "use the phonebook" ......already tried that one
You specifically mentioned a non-WebOS device to connect. If it's andriod the I would suggest searching on andriods applications for compatible hardware. Being this is a Pre website and all.
The information for vendors is available on our website for devices we will support. Many previous posts on here also mention different manufacturers for the hardware. Not to mention the three or four other threads on this topic.
Furthermore, unless someone lives in your city they probably can't tell you where you could get it beyond some place on the internet which your specifically said you didn't want. That's kind of like asking where the best delivery pizza is in my area. Chances are you don't even have the same pizza joints where you live.
I can tell you that none of the local stores around here Autozone, O'reilly's, or AutoParts carry these devices. If you have these chains up where you live. They have handheld scanners that provides everything (no additional software needed) for about $300. I have one of these too. Bluetooth scanners (etc) are specific toward a small group of users who are more than likely shadetree mechanics. A auto service place isn't going to use something like this. They usually have the big expensive toys that provide a lot more information and functions then would be possible in a mobile app. At least, I have yet to see someone at a dealership using their cellphone for this.
Personally, I have used ScanTools products for many years starting with my labtop. However, they are primarily an internet store so you could order one, but you would need to have it shipped by express to get it within the time period you specified. They also have a forum on their website which you would probably have better luck at locating something locally.
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