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It was widely reported last week that Carman for the Nokia 770 and Nokia N800 was released. This piece of software allows users with an OBD-II scanner to monitor the status of their car’s engine "live." The hurdle to overcome in this is that the Nokia N800 does not have an external serial port. ScanTool.net overcame this by releasing a Bluetooth option to their ElmScan line of OBD-II devices.
I had the opportunity to meet with ScanTool.net yesterday (Thanks for meeting me on a Saturday, guys!) and they showed me their ElmScan line of products and provided me with a Bluetooth unit to test with the N800. We went for a test drive together and saw the advantages and limitations of Carman. By meeting with them and seeing their office, I can tell that this company is in the business of innovation. They see problems and limitations then invent the right solution and put it into action.
Source: ThoughtFix
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Stefan Constantinescu
Stefan Constantinescu (@WhatTheBit on Twitter) has loved technology since as far back as he can remember. It started with computers, but in the past few years his passion has turned to mobile devices. As a mobile phone enthusiast who lives and breathes devices that connect to the internet, he knows he is not alone with this radical fascination of all things wireless. He is strongly opinionated and enjoys a good debate so leave comments in his posts and he’ll get back to you! Stefan began blogging as a hobby in the fall of 2006 and joined IntoMobile in the summer of 2007. Later he got a job at Nokia in March 2008, but as of June 2009 he has rejoined the IntoMobile team. He is currently based out of Helsinki, Finland.
