https://pearlauto.com/?cvosrc=ppc.go...JXkhoCGJTw_wcB


looks interesting!

 

Fascinating. They are ex Apple engineers. The site says nothing about compatibility with Android phones.

 

They appear to be careful to just say 'phone' on their site, but the article on the hiConsumption.com site does say both iPhone and Android.

 

On their site, it says "select" Android phones are compatible. I guess I'll have to call or email them to find out which ones.

 

Too expensive.....$499.00

 

The price is right to me. EZ install, wireless and uses my phone as the monitor...they will be getting my money.

 

Absolutely No Thanks. I don't want a bunch of stuff stuck all over the inside of my car.

 

Turns out they have a very responsive online chat. There's a 30 day money back if you have any problems. My Samsung S5 appears to be compatible. They will ship "late Sept." so probably October-November.

I just took delivery of my new-to-me 2010 XKR and was researching back up options. This seems like an easy option. So today I was looking around for the OBDII and found an on/off switch for what appears to be a K-40...nice.

 

I agree, my phone stays in my pocket.
But then I already added a backup camera last fall, since the GVIF unit used to display my HKS Camp2 gauges has multiple available video inputs, with a dedicated backup camera port (hope to add a front 'curb angle' view camera this fall, to make splitter scraping a thing of the past).

 

I think, it has possibilities...perhaps, can be mounted on the front for spoiler alert??
I can see this as morphing fore and aft.....

 

Mmm, some suspect peripheral vision claims in that video.

 

That's the whole point of this product is that you don't have a 'bunch of stuff stuck all over the inside of your car'..

 

I'm thinking that CJ is talking about having to plug in the OBDII reader then hanging a cell phone from someplace in the car. Also similar would be hanging a radar detector. I don't think he would have liked the fuzzy dice we used to hang on our rear view mirrors back in the 50's.

 

Ok, then I guess the "Hula" doll is out of the question too! Ha, Ha, Ha....

 

I tend to agree. I'll wait for the reviews before launching me wallet.....

 

Or, how about this debacle???

 

OK...so that's a little busy, don't you know....

 

My 2012 has the backup camera and it is nice, however not a necessity. It isn't like we are driving a Suburban XLT or something, just turn around and look back, it ain't that far!

That looks like a pain, have to put the phone up somewhere it can be seen, probably start an app, make sure the screen doesn't turn off, what if my power is low, or on a phone call. Sometime technology is not convenient while trying to shove so many functions through a smart phone.

 

It is a necessity to a bad driver. That person needs all the help he can get.

 

I slightly disagree as I think the camera is a great aid when the top is up. I do agree when the top is down it is not a problem. As for the coupe I can't comment on that as I have never been in one long enough to need to back it up.