I'm shopping for my first ever bike computer, thus the beginner question. Is the VDO X1 "wired" or "wireless", and which is better for a novice,
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This computer is wired, which just means that there is a wire running out of the sensor, which winds around the front fork of the bicycle up to the computer itself, which is mounted on your handlebars. The advantage is that you only need the battery in the computer, which will power the sensor. Wireless computers consist of 2 separate units. The computer is mounted on the handlebars, as before, but the sensor now sits alone on the front fork. Instead of sending its information to the computer via the wire, it sends it wirelessly, so there is no need for the wire running up the fork. The disadvantage is that you now need a second battery in the sensor to power it. As to which is better - whether for a novice or anyone else - I think it's a matter of preference, like with computer mice. Do you mind the cable connecting the mouse to the computer and want to get rid of it at all costs? Or does the thought of needing another set of ecologically poisonous batteries turn the decision against another wireless product? I do have to say, however, that the reports seem to indicate that the battery life is long.
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This particular one is not wireless. Planet Bike makes one that is, but this one is not.
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Good website. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge. I will probably go with the first one an get the software if needed. good advice. The new one looks pretty, gut I don't spend money if there isn't enough upgrade to justify the added espense.
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The computer is designed to have the wireless sensor directly underneath it on the front wheel. If you put your bike on a trainer, with the sensor on the rear wheel, the wireless signal will not transmit to the computer. My computer stops receiving the wireless signal when I move it 2 feet away from the sensor. Unless you want to mount the computer over the rear wheel, I recommend looking for a wired bike computer with a long enough wire
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No señor, this is NOT wireless. But all bike computers use wheel sensors (I believe).
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The DX7S doe NOT offer wireless trainer! Thanks! Matt Anderson @ Anderson R/C
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I am very new to Quads and RC vehicles as a whole but I am learning fast. The Spektrum DX5e is a good controller and works great. I am now looking to get a controller with more bells and whistles such as electronic readouts on it such as timers, battery levels and various other things I've been told the higher end ones can do but I am still researching the DX7's and higher. The get kind of pricey so what comes in the RTF box is awesome....you can always upgrade later.
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Cameras are wired. Although wireless are a lot easier to install, with a wired setup the video stability is worth it. Especially if your system goes through a few walls, a wired setup is almost required.
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I have both, The 8800mAh will ofcourse last you longer. These are a great buy man. Get them, they are are super cheap compared to a bikeshop price. Rain, Snow, whatever, I've used them in all conditions here in Colorado.
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So far Schwinn has been very good about getting back to me, but not so good in fixing the problem. I have replaced the control panel, nearly all the wires and the dc motor. It still doesn't work, but they are still working with me. If either of you have any luck, please let me know via this post.Thanks
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I have an AIR (R3) and R1. The AIR is fine in terms of wireless and the newest update with the additional features. The R1, since it wants to be hardwired to a network, is what I was hoping to make wireless. That's why I'll probably use a bridge.
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I assume you have DSL instead of cable and are looking for a DSL modem/router to combine the modem, wired and wireless in one package. The Linksys X2000 is awful, constantly dropping the connection. I've had better luck with Actiontec GT784WN. Great setup software and support. TP-Link TD-W8960N was OK, but support is non-existent and the interface is overly complex.
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I have been running BOTH for about 8 months now. I have NEVER rode them to die! (about 6 hours). What I DID do was to hook them both to a USB interface (under my seat) so they can both be charged at once. While this seems odd and I am sure the maker would advize against it it works remarkably well, as the headlight uses more DC than the tail light and thus draws energy equally!. AGAIN... NEVER, EVER use the headlight with a wireless computer.. it makes it go bonckers while in flash mode!
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Yeah, I got Ubuntu running on the X3 (same compy, just silver and a smaller HDD and rated 1 hour less battery life). Natively, only the sound drivers work [with the fn vol +/-/mute working] (neither the ethernet or wireless worked). I found some forum that I don't recall googling about it, and some guy suggested buying an ethernet usb hub to get the necessary packages... Waste of 44bucks. I used ubuntu backports [I am trying to find the packages to link..], restarted and it was running both wireless (with med-strong signal strength compared to win7 with strong+ at this distance) and wired. It glitched once, but a restart and update got it working fine. Without the interwebs on it, you have to download the .deb packages on another system and bring them over with a flashdrive. Screen brightness control so far only works on two settings (adjusted using FN+num key). I haven't messed with it much to get it fully working. Compiz: Fully working, all the effects I like are enabled (i.e. Animations, Cube, 3D windows, etc). I guess that is all to say, if you're a linux nerd like me - you can get it working. It just takes some research and basic know how. EDIT: Oh, and battery life on every laptop I have ever put linux on as lost battery life... I know with mad customization you can get it better. But with battery rated at 11.5hrs for mine, I run Ubuntu for around 6.5 easy (with full performance enabled)... That is just my short experience with it.
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I bought 2 of these computers one I have hard wired and the other works off the wireless card. It works perfectly no issues and it's already installed so you connect when you're doing the set up!
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If it has a "W" after the TZ105 then it is the wireless version. They also do make a none wireless version.
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I don't know if it will work with the x1. It doesn't have enough controls to flip it at least. The Wi-rc v262 controller at least has the controls for the flipping it upside down part. Still not sure if is compatible though. The wi v262 has the same controller and it is cheap.