I seems like the S2 has been around since 2003. I had the original and liked it. But my question is: Is this software updateable?..and if so, have there been any updates since 2003, or am I looking at a 10-12 year old device? Thanks! I seems like the S2 has been around since 2003. I had the original and liked it. But my question is: Is this software updateable?..and if so, have there been any updates since 2003, or am I... » Read More I seems like the S2 has been around since 2003. I had the original and liked it. But my question is: Is this software updateable?..and if so, have there been any updates since 2003, or am I looking at a 10-12 year old device? Thanks! « Show Less
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The unit is great, no updates for the s2, the s3 is out also, firmware are the same with sine diferent values due to diferent components in the units, but codes still the same, to really get full potential out the s2/s3 cord is required to prevent the minisleep mode to protect battery, that's a trade of for the ugly cord on your dash.
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Best of my knowledge no. But its a cool device just never really saved me yet
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Mine came with a year of free upgrades. I believe that if your free upgrade time has elapsed it doesn't cost that much to extend it. I have extended mine, but I forget exactly how much it costs. Anyway, all I have to do, is plug mine into the computer, run escort detector tools, and the rest is pretty automatic. I find I need to upgrade the firmware a few times a year and the red light cameras etc every month or so. Not hard and it doesn't take long. Hope this helps you. Oh, you can always call them on the phone. I actually have, and it's not too frustrating to actually reach a human.
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Incredibly helpful advice about SD cards for the S90, J. Robertson. Yours is the best advice on the subject I've seen anywhere (and that includes dpreview forums). Consider yourself uprated.
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Hi S. Schappa, I am not sure that it has been discontinued, that is news to me. I just bought mine new in Nov 2010 Thanksgiving time frame through Amazon. Its been taking great photos, I know its predesessor s100fs has performed very well and there has been some discussion as to which is a superior camera. I am not profficient enough to give an educated opinion, however I will say I am very hapy with the s200exr. I'm not sure how long any camera stay's in production I get the immpression that the manufacturers change up features regularly as they try to advance the technology or sell any new gizmo.Jeff Hi S. Schappa, I am not sure that it has been discontinued, that is news to me. I just bought mine new in Nov 2010 Thanksgiving time frame through Amazon. Its been taking great photos, I know its predesessor s100fs has performed very well and there has been some discussion as to which is a superior camera. I am not profficient enough to give an educated opinion, however I will say I am very hapy with the s200exr. I'm not sure how long any camera stay's in production I get the immpression that the manufacturers change up features regularly as they try to advance the technology or sell... » Read More Hi S. Schappa, I am not sure that it has been discontinued, that is news to me. I just bought mine new in Nov 2010 Thanksgiving time frame through Amazon. Its been taking great photos, I know its predesessor s100fs has performed very well and there has been some discussion as to which is a superior camera. I am not profficient enough to give an educated opinion, however I will say I am very hapy with the s200exr. I'm not sure how long any camera stay's in production I get the immpression that the manufacturers change up features regularly as they try to advance the technology or sell any new gizmo.Jeff « Show Less
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This gets asked frequently and I'm happy to say there is a positive answer! Mine were dated at least a year out and I've seen others post the same response. Hope that helps!
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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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John- Their software updates helped, so the newer units aren't too bad compared to the first generation. I'm still looking forward to the next round of software upgrades though!
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I don't believe it has been out that long. When researching it originally I could only find reviews on previous models and here it had a few posts that were encouraging.
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Well I actually was the one who did a review of E2 and comparison, if you go to E2 this would be the most popular review. Please note though that more than 6 months passed, and I think Sanyo have updated E2 with yet another model, WH1. I have not tried WH1 so I have no idea about how it stucks up to E2 and E1.
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I don't know but I owned one over a year and a half ago and it was technically outdated when it came out.
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The Android version is the new version... and it's going to "phase out" the original version, I'm sure... once all the bugs in Android are worked out. The IMT is faster, from my limited observations (Android seems to require more system resources... no real surprise there... and it feels a bit more sluggish to me).Basically, the Archos 5 IMT is "last year's model." The Archos 5 IT is "next year's model." It's better as a "portable device" in almost every way... or it will be when the bugs in Android are all worked out, anyway. But it's more expensive as well, and I certainly didn't need the extra features enough to want to pay that much for them (even if the 300GB version was available... which it isn't yet). The Android version is the new version... and it's going to "phase out" the original version, I'm sure... once all the bugs in Android are worked out. The IMT is faster, from my limited observations (Android seems to require more system resources... no real surprise there... and it feels a bit more sluggish to me).Basically, the Archos 5 IMT is "last year's model." The Archos 5 IT is "next year's model." It's better as a "portable device" in almost every way... or it will be when the bugs in Android are all worked out, anyway. But it's... » Read More The Android version is the new version... and it's going to "phase out" the original version, I'm sure... once all the bugs in Android are worked out. The IMT is faster, from my limited observations (Android seems to require more system resources... no real surprise there... and it feels a bit more sluggish to me).Basically, the Archos 5 IMT is "last year's model." The Archos 5 IT is "next year's model." It's better as a "portable device" in almost every way... or it will be when the bugs in Android are all worked out, anyway. But it's more expensive as well, and I certainly didn't need the extra features enough to want to pay that much for them (even if the 300GB version was available... which it isn't yet). « Show Less
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The company has been out of business since December of 2010, and I would highly doubt that anyone still has files from back then. I've scoured the internet for anything related to firmware upgrades and I don't see any publications or even announcements for a firmware update. I just figured that was one of the downfalls of this frame. About your only option is to manually change the names of the files on your memory card and shuffle them that way.
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I am still using the phone after almost 3 years, and it's still a fantastic device. If Blackberry comes up with an OS10 version of the Torch I will go over because the battery is getting old, but otherwise it's truly an excellent phone, built like a brick, with all of the apps you need.
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Just got the update and they appear to have fixed lots of stuff. I think they are learning and the ability to update the device without having to attach it to a computer means that it should just get better. If you have issues that are not being fixed, make sure you use the forums online and the report function on the device. The few times I contacted them I got some pretty quick responses.
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Yes, they are the same thing. If not it would update for free to be the same, but if I remember right, when I bought it it was all up to date. It's totally worth the buy imo
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I was searching for the 4.4 KitKat version and apparently it came out in October, 2013. My Galaxy S III was apparently manufactured in 2012 so it does not include KitKat version although I think you can update the firmware and access it that way except that some of the "apps" may not be licensed for access. I like my Galaxy SIII and it fits my needs as I am not big on having too many app options but you might want to check out the KitKat version and see if that is something you want for an operating system.
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what do you think of the s1300? I am considering both the s1300 and the s1500 and still am unsure of what to buy. Where did you find a refurbished scanner? thanks so much for any information you can give!