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Feb 22, 2005 | 08:55 PM

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when is the expected release of 2.0 with the new USB cable?

Feb 22, 2005 | 09:00 PM

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my laptop is an old p3 500mhz and its got a serial and usb port, so im covered there. my HPT just came in today, cant wait to dig in

Feb 22, 2005 | 09:07 PM

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I really want to get HPTuners 2.0 with the EIO cable, but I am not in a hurry and I would really like the USB if it is not more money. I have a serial port on my computer, but USB is so much better. What should I do? Should I go ahead and buy now and upgrade? Or wait until 2.0 is released? Which would be cheaper? Thanks!

Feb 22, 2005 | 09:34 PM

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Serial works just fine for me......

If you buy it now, I'm pretty sure they will release 2.0 w/in your year of free major software upgrades.

Feb 22, 2005 | 09:36 PM

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i have no serial on my laptop, so USB is a great option. im just anctious to get HPTuners, and this is one more delay.

Feb 23, 2005 | 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Phoenix57

i have no serial on my laptop, so USB is a great option. im just anctious to get HPTuners, and this is one more delay.

USB adapter: http://www.keyspan.com/products/usb/USA19HS/

Feb 23, 2005 | 07:07 AM

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...no need to upgrade to the next cable hardware unless you really want USB (or any of the other features that the new hardware offers)....Hardware upgrades will not be free....

I was about to order 1.6, but I guess I better wait.

Feb 23, 2005 | 01:30 PM

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are there a pros and cons to using USB? or is it all pros?

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Feb 23, 2005 | 03:54 PM

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are there a pros and cons to using USB? or is it all pros?

On the downside, USB is a few orders of magnitude more succeptable to noise, and requires shorter cable runs than RS232.

The only real advantage to USB for existing PCM hardware is connectivity on newer laptops.

Feb 23, 2005 | 04:17 PM

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Will it cost to upgrade to USB if you buy now? Because isn't that a hardware upgrade that is included with the 6 months of free updates?

Feb 23, 2005 | 04:23 PM

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Yes, it is software upgrades, not hardware upgrades, that are free for 6 months (unless you purchase extra software upgrades). Bug issues are free always.

Feb 23, 2005 | 04:23 PM

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Will it cost to upgrade to USB if you buy now? Because isn't that a hardware upgrade that is included with the 6 months of free updates?

the updates are software only.

Feb 24, 2005 | 12:34 AM

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so how much for the hardware upgrade?

Feb 25, 2005 | 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Phoenix57

when is the expected release of 2.0 with the new USB cable?

Don't think they answered that question yet. It's a good thing I did a last minute search on this. I was going to order my HPTuner today.

Feb 25, 2005 | 03:19 PM

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Anyone have a timetable? I'm about to buy, but I would prefer to have USB if I buy a new laptop in the future.

Feb 25, 2005 | 03:33 PM

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OK, stupid question, which port is the rs232?

Feb 25, 2005 | 04:08 PM

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Anyone have a timetable? I'm about to buy, but I would prefer to have USB if I buy a new laptop in the future.

No dates yet, but as a guide i'd say more than one month and less than three (hard to know since we haven't started beta testing yet).

Feb 25, 2005 | 04:13 PM

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OK, stupid question, which port is the rs232?

DB-9 connector, 9-pin female with a black plastic center, two
rows of pin holes and a metal shell. Often missing on newer,
especially lightweight notebooks.

Feb 25, 2005 | 08:41 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Phoenix57

when is the expected release of 2.0 with the new USB cable?

I would not expect it until the end of May, probably the first of June.

Feb 25, 2005 | 09:20 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmyblue

DB-9 connector, 9-pin female with a black plastic center, two
rows of pin holes and a metal shell. Often missing on newer,
especially lightweight notebooks.

Actually RS-232 is the protocol they use on the DB-9 connector.

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