I've read a similar post a few weeks ago and now I'am about to purchase one of those but I am between those 2:
1) Kiwi Bluetooth Module : http://www.plxkiwi.com/kiwibluetooth/buynow.html
2) OBDKey : http://www.obdkey.com/obd_orders.asp

So far, the plus for me is the 2nd because it is in the UK and it has cheaper delivery than from USA which is the 1st. On the other hand, the 1st has on/off switch.

Any ideas for those 2 ?

Now, I need some feedback from those who used any of those:

1) Has anyone used one of those concurrently in a car with BT handsfree kit? I have a Parrot handsfree kit and if possible, I want to use them both at the same time.

2) Do you have to unplug it when not in use? in other words, does it drain battery? my scangauge doesn't right now.

3) Finally, have you found any app for Android which might be better than Torgue or is it still the best?

 

PLX makes great stuff. Not that I don't have enough OBD reading devices but that OBD key looks cool and will work with my new HTC Windows phone.

 

I have the Kiwi Wifi from PLX. I'd recommend it over the BT option if you want to use handsfree. Bluetooth generally can only connect to one item at a time in mobile devices. You'd only be able to use one or the other.

The on/off switch is nice, I usually leave it in the car and turn it on as needed.

 

thanks! I'll consider this. Their delivery price is a bit high though for such a light item.

 

any comments of any android app vs torque?

 

Well, I'll post my findings & conclusions so far then:

I guess kiwi will be the best choice for the following reasons:
1) PLX answered all my questions within a few hours, OBDKey, not a word.
2) Torque, which so far is the best app if noone disagrees here, promotes kiwi as the only one which fully supports there app.

So, most probably I'm buying that one. It will cost me more at the end + the wait time and tax but support is also important for such purchases.

 

I have been interested in grabbing on of these too. Let me know how you like it and how well it integrates with torque

 

Ok, I bought one from the EU reseller so I avoid higher delivery charge and tax. I'll give feedback as soon as I try it. I already have torque on my DHD and see quite many gauges. Much more than my scangaugeII. If everything is fine, I'm selling my ScanGaugeII next .

 

and here is my feedback. Quite good product. Works well with torque. Best part is that it works concurrently with my Parrot handsfree. I don't like the position of the on/off switch and it would be much better if it could auto switch on and off since I sometimes tend to forget to switch it off.