This item is being discontinued. Should I keep it? Dash just announced they're getting out of the hardware business. So, you won't be able to buy this product for much longer.I just purchased one. I'm wondering if I should keep or return it? I'm concerned that there won't be software updates. And if they turn off the service at some point, the device becomes much less useful.Thoughts?Here is the announcement from the company:http://blog.dash.net/2008/11/03/a-new-direction/ This item is being discontinued. Should I keep it? Dash just announced they're getting out of the hardware business. So, you won't be able to buy this product for much longer.I... » Read More This item is being discontinued. Should I keep it? Dash just announced they're getting out of the hardware business. So, you won't be able to buy this product for much longer.I just purchased one. I'm wondering if I should keep or return it? I'm concerned that there won't be software updates. And if they turn off the service at some point, the device becomes much less useful.Thoughts?Here is the announcement from the company:http://blog.dash.net/2008/11/03/a-new-direction/ « Show Less
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Dash network shut down on 6-30-10. If you are looking for internet-connected GPS, try Garmin nuvi 1690 (my choice) or TomTom 740.
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Return it. It doesn't perform up to par, and it's likely that within the next 12 months, it will be completely unsupported.
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Dash halts hardware, may make iPhone GPS apphttp://www.electronista.com/articles/08/11/03/dash.quits.hardware.builds/If you are happy with how it performs, you may want to keep it.The key feature of the Dash was supposed to the new Live Traffic system of gathering and distributing traffic info from other Dash users. Depending on how many have sold, that feature may not be so beneficial.
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I ordered the subscription and the only real benefit is the hardware replacement if unit stops working (2 year). You can order this anytime after you purchase and register your product as long as it's not end of life. I would not purchase a subscription if I ordered another.
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No I'm sorry I don't know why they discontinued it, sometimes companies have new products coming out and just discontinued old products.Thanks
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Spy Tec has mentioned back on the April 9th that they should have it for sale separately in about a week or so. http://forum.dashcamtalk.com/threads/marcus-1-or-3-anyone-got-them-in-stock-yet-shipping-to-usa.4886/#post-59201Post # 15 hereAlso be aware that the GPS looks like it will not function until you install the newer firmware do to be released soon.
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My device stopped working not long after I bought it. I contacted the company and no one ever contacted me back. It didn't work long enough for me to receive any calls. I threw it away. Sorry.
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If you plan on keeping this tablet first make sure you registered it because Sony will not honor anything unless it has been registered. If you have tried all the previous solutions. Contact Sony they are going to give you the run around but they maybe your best if the device is registered. If all else fails sale the tablet.
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Ok, so I just found out TODAY that Palm isn't making PDAs anymore. I understand they aren't the hip gadget anymore, but I use mine constantly everyday. I have used some form of a Palm Pilot since the Pilot 1000. I agree with the OP - I'm just baffled trying to think what in the world I will replace my TX with when it eventually dies.Any other suggestions??
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They had to disable internal support; as far as I know there were no updates; and it's a dead product idea; which is a shame because it worked really well. I just got a $14.95 bluetooth nub... I know there's only so many ports then you need a hub; but.... it's /nosupport.
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It's been out for almost a year now as mentioned by some of the other responses. I will say though that I have not had any of the issues expressed. I bought the unit new as soon as it came out and haven't had any major issues that required a send back. I will say that it doesn't have the quickest boot time (~30-45 sec) and the GPS loses its recent history every once in a while but other than that it's a great unit. The GPS navigation is stellar and the wifi works good if you have tethering on your phone or a mobile hotspot. In short, of the 4 units I tried (Pioneer, Clarion, OEM and this one) this Kenwood has been the best. Just thought I would put that out there. Good luck on your search. It's been out for almost a year now as mentioned by some of the other responses. I will say though that I have not had any of the issues expressed. I bought the unit new as soon as it came out and haven't had any major issues that required a send back. I will say that it doesn't have the quickest boot time (~30-45 sec) and the GPS loses its recent history every once in a while but other than that it's a great unit. The GPS navigation is stellar and the wifi works good if you have tethering on your phone or a mobile hotspot. In short, of the 4 units I tried (Pioneer, Clarion, OEM and this... » Read More It's been out for almost a year now as mentioned by some of the other responses. I will say though that I have not had any of the issues expressed. I bought the unit new as soon as it came out and haven't had any major issues that required a send back. I will say that it doesn't have the quickest boot time (~30-45 sec) and the GPS loses its recent history every once in a while but other than that it's a great unit. The GPS navigation is stellar and the wifi works good if you have tethering on your phone or a mobile hotspot. In short, of the 4 units I tried (Pioneer, Clarion, OEM and this one) this Kenwood has been the best. Just thought I would put that out there. Good luck on your search. « Show Less
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Also, I disagree with DJ Defprince, this is one of the few BB that was based on a phone design first as opposed to a PDA. The real problem is that BB quit making the unit several years ago and the ones you buy online are either refurbs or gray market, mostly refurbs. I quit using the model 2 years ago, deciding the diminishing quality wasn't worth the price I was paying.
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I bought mine over a year ago (it appears to have been manufactured in June of 2013), have since upgraded the flash RAM (larger CF card) and have a SmartNET contract, so I've moved files around and downloaded updates and can't be absolutely sure. However, I looked at the included CD with software on it, which I never opened, and it indicates the revision 8.3(1) on it. I'm assuming models manufactured more recently would have a more current IOS, so hopefully you'll hear from a recent buyer. If you really get stuck and need more certainty, perhaps the vendor could at least supply you with a few representative serial numbers or manufacturing dates and you could get help on the Cisco site. Look for the page/doc "ASA New Features by Software Release" which indicates the dates when new versions are released along with descriptions of features. (You probably already know, but also be sure and check the 5505 against the doc "ASA Compatibility Matrix," too.) From that doc and the manufacturing date the vendor gives you perhaps you could surmise what the included version is. However, given that corporations are often slow "getting in sync" with themselves if the manufacturing date was relatively "close" to the IOS release date, I would assume the version you'd get would still be one or maybe even two back. Hope this helps in some small way. Good luck!
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Mine was "like new" and I can only say how happy I have been with it. :-)I have purchased a number of refurbished products over the years and rarely - rarely - have I been disappointed!I also know of some that have not worked for friends; but rather than "going back" for another, they chose to go "new."We all have different levels of acceptability or patience. I do expect the units I get to work as if they were new! I understand the "refurbished" moniker and feel it is a great way to "sell" an "almost new" unit. Good luck with yours, if you choose one! Mine was "like new" and I can only say how happy I have been with it. :-)I have purchased a number of refurbished products over the years and rarely - rarely - have I been disappointed!I also know of some that have not worked for friends; but rather than "going back" for another, they chose to go "new."We all have different levels of acceptability or patience. I do expect the units I get to work as if they were new! I understand the "refurbished" moniker and feel it is a great way to "sell" an "almost new" unit.... » Read More Mine was "like new" and I can only say how happy I have been with it. :-)I have purchased a number of refurbished products over the years and rarely - rarely - have I been disappointed!I also know of some that have not worked for friends; but rather than "going back" for another, they chose to go "new."We all have different levels of acceptability or patience. I do expect the units I get to work as if they were new! I understand the "refurbished" moniker and feel it is a great way to "sell" an "almost new" unit. Good luck with yours, if you choose one! « Show Less
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I just realized they still have a presence on Amazon. You can contact them in your order history. I'm not sure what they will tell you. If they do not resolve it, contact Amazon and they will might refund it, but I'm not sure.
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The Netgear web site finally stopped showing "Coming Soon" but they had none in stock to buy. I finally saw availability on Amazon's site this morning so I bit the bullet. Unfortunately they STILL show 1-2 month wait while another company said it had 10 in stock at the time, but for $25 more. There are a couple of "reviews" from "beta" testers already out but there's nothing written that I would call good information yet about the hardware. If they were "beta testers" then they may have had previous firmware or even hardware revision units like the ones with less RAM. The Netgear web site finally stopped showing "Coming Soon" but they had none in stock to buy. I finally saw availability on Amazon's site this morning so I bit the bullet. Unfortunately they STILL show 1-2 month wait while another company said it had 10 in stock at the time, but for $25 more. There are a couple of "reviews" from "beta" testers already out but there's nothing written that I would call good information yet about the hardware. If they were "beta testers" then they may have had previous firmware or even hardware revision units like the... » Read More The Netgear web site finally stopped showing "Coming Soon" but they had none in stock to buy. I finally saw availability on Amazon's site this morning so I bit the bullet. Unfortunately they STILL show 1-2 month wait while another company said it had 10 in stock at the time, but for $25 more. There are a couple of "reviews" from "beta" testers already out but there's nothing written that I would call good information yet about the hardware. If they were "beta testers" then they may have had previous firmware or even hardware revision units like the ones with less RAM. « Show Less
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I believe this was the most up to date unit, they have been around a while and I wasnt aware that there was a newer version for maybe quite some years? Don't know for sure though, I suspect the price drop (as well as the price drop on the G-system) that has occurred fairly recently is a sign that they may be poised to release some new models? but have searched and found nothing on this subject. This was a nice unit though!
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Don't buy Dash. Mine caught fire in the kitchen after three months. Others had the same experience and the seller wouldn't back the product.
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You can check on their website, but I haven't found anything yet. It sounds like it'll be better to root the unit and add roms to improve performance. I'm still looking into that though. There's not a lot of info about this company or their products anywhere.