Promotion on ELMScan5 Compact

Hey there,

Carplugs has a limited time promotion for the ELMscan 5 compact, $ 20.00 off. Just send an email to orders@carplugs.com about this promo and we will send you a Paypal invoice by email with the reduce price.

This Promo ends 31 January 2012.

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Why the Blackberry is the best!!!!

BlackBerry Safe From Carrier IQ ‘Spyware,’ RIM Says

Research In Motion does not install, nor authorize, its carrier partners to install “Carrier IQ” monitoring software on its BlackBerry smartphones, the company said on Thursday.

RIM made the statement after a security researcher said the “Carrier IQ” application, which can monitor what device users are doing, has been installed on mobile devices from multiple vendors without the knowledge or consent of customers.

“RIM does not pre-install the Carrier IQ app on BlackBerry smartphones or authorize its carrier partners to install the Carrier IQ app before sales or distribution,” RIM said.

“RIM also did not develop or commission the development of the Carrier IQ application, and has no involvement in the testing, promotion, or distribution of the app.”

Trevor Eckhart, the researcher who demonstrated in online videos how the software works, focused on devices using Google’s Android operating system, but he also mentioned other operating systems, including RIM’s BlackBerry and Nokia’s Symbian system as having the software installed.

Nokia also denied their phones used the software.

“CarrierIQ does not ship products for any Nokia devices,” a company spokesman said.

In a statement posted to its website last month, Carrier IQ said its software is used by network operators to help improve network quality and troubleshoot device problems.

“While we look at many aspects of a device’s performance, we are counting and summarizing performance, not recording keystrokes, or providing tracking tools,” the Mountain View, California-based company said.

Since Eckhart’s videos first appeared, a firestorm of criticism has erupted in online forums and on Twitter, where users complain about breach of privacy.

“In principle, technology like this could be highly beneficial to both networks and users, but by crossing the line of what is deemed as acceptable by the privacy lobby Carrier IQ has run into problems,” said Ben Wood, research director at CCS Insight.

Carrier IQ issued a cease-and-desist letter to Eckhard last month before later retracting it and apologizing to the researcher.

Carplugs.com Black Friday Week Promotion

Hi,

Carplugs.com is giving a free OBD2 scanner when you purchase ScanXl Obdii software.

That is worth $ 60.00 with free shipping to the USA.

ScanXL is an advanced diagnostic software package for use exclusively with the OBDLink
series of OBD-II compliant scan tools.

OBDLink SX is the perfect entry level scan tool designed for the do-it-yourself mechanic. Despite its modest price tag, it is packed with advanced features normally found in more expensive scan tools. Includes the latest OBDWiz diagnostic software. USB interface.

http://www.carplugs.com/obd2software.html

http://www.carplugs.com/BlackfridayOBD2.html

This promotion ends November 29.

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Nokia Symbian OBD2 software and scanner

I just noticed that there’s a new OBD2 software for Nokia Symbian S60 smartphones. It’s OBDScope. There aren’t many OBD software apps for Nokia.

This software does work nicely with the OBDLink Bluetooth. The software uses the OBD-II Bluetooth interface to access the data available on the ECU of the vehicle. With OBDScope the data can be monitored in real-time and it can be logged to a file for further analysis.

In the coming weeks, I should do a full test with OBDScope.

Some features:

• Read diagnostic trouble codes and other diagnostic data
• Erase diagnostic trouble codes and clear the ‘Check Engine’ light
• Read live data from sensors of the vehicle and view the data with multi-gauge display
• Data logging – save sensor data to a local file
• Web logging – send sensor data to a remote server
• An international interface that supports 13 languages
• GPS location support
• Fuel economy tracking

Also, Torque should come out with an OBD2 app for Blackberries.

I will be in the lookout for this one too.

Mario

Canada Post is experiencing a labour disruption

Hi,

Because of the Canada Post strike, some shipments to Canadian customers will be delayed. If you are ordering from Canada and you want a alternate way of shipment, please contact us at Carplugs.com OBD2.

Thanks,

Mario

iPhone obdii scanner

Finally we have a excellent iPhone Obdii scanner. It’s 100 % compatible with the Iphone and works with a WiFi connection;  WiFi looks just like a standard hotspot or access point (802.11 b/g)

It’s a great obd2 interface for the iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.

It works with these Apps:

• DashCommand
  
• Rev
  
• FuzzyCar

Check out the Iphone obdii scanner

Android Obdii Scanner

Hello,

We finally sell a 100 % compatible Android OBd2 scanner that works on bluetooth technology.

It works with :

• Torque
  
• OBDroid
  
• VoyagerConnect
  
• aIOBD

It’s fully compatible with those apps.

It’s a nice obd-II interface for the Droid.

Come and check out this Android Obdii Scan Tool at:

http://www.carplugs.com/obd2bluetooth.html

Refunds of Software, (i.e ScanXL, ScanMaster and the Enhanced Software Packages)

Some people asks us: Why you cannot get a refund for software?

Answer:

We buy these licenses from the developer and they are non-refundable to us also. This rule would be the same for anyone who resells sfotware because the ScanXL and other enhanced programs are licensed to individuals when they buy them. They cannot be resold as a tangible item could be, once it’s registered under your name.

That’s why we cannot give any refunds on:

• ScanXL Standard

• Ford Enhanced Software Package

• GM Enhanced Software Package

• Mazda Enhanced Software Package

• ScanMaster Software

Mario

GM Enhanced Diagnotics Software Coming Soon

Carplugs will finally have the GM Enhanced Software Package for ScanXL.

GM enhanced diagnostics add-on supports all Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Pontiac, & Saturn vehicles from 1996 – 2009. In addition to giving you the ability to read and clear codes on powertrain, hybrid, transmission and other proprietary systems, it also adds thousands of new parameters and sensors for both gasoline and diesel vehicles.
Look for here soon

Best prices on OBD2 connectors

Hi,

We noticed a trend with our competitors; high shipping cost and hidden handling fees.

• One big corporation charges $ 20.00 for shipping one Male or Female connector.
• An other competitor just introduced a $ 5.00 hidden handling fee.
• A tuner car website is selling a Female connector for more then $ 25.00.

Here at Carplugs.com we will not be undersold.

We know that in these times, it’s very hard to keep prices low with higher and higher shipping cost from USPS, Canada Post Corporation, UPS and FedEx but we try harder to keep cost low, even if our profit margin is shrinking.

Thanks,

Mario

www.carplugs.com