tbal

Which MB Star are you guys using? Seen quite a few out there, which one is the best bang?

Star c3
Star c4
Star compact c4

Also, different versions 09/10, 10/11 etc...

Thanks!

shardul

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mine

grantwoodtx

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C3 with latest software.

tbal

does the c3 support newer cars w204, w212?

Newest one I seen is star compact c4 hdd 05/2011

grantwoodtx

My software supports w212 not sure about w204 as I've never really looked for it but almost sure it does.

shardul

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yes it supports the 204

Jakpro1

How can you tell the difference? Mine is an ollllld timer but than again so is my car so they work perfect together. Running on late 08 update. Its all I need. Love that Star Das!!

Maslin

Should say what it is on the front of the machine.

I'm using a Compact 4 with today's hotfixes installed

Also have an old Star 3 and a HHT laying around.

turbo97se

They all seem the same to me! It's the 2 10 foot cables I don't understand! Is everyone programming/coding their cars from 20 feet away?

komp55

Maslin

Compact 4 can be set up wireless. Star machine connects to the internet via wifi, connects to the multiplexer through the wifi router, or through internal wifi.

grantwoodtx

Yes. In the comfort of a chair with a cupholder for my beer!

turbo97se

I know ... but why? ...

LOL ... I prefer to sit in the seat of my E55 - It has a cup holder, I can get a massage, and with the ventilated seats I can get cold air blown up my A$$ ...

Maslin

So you don't have to plug the machine in to the wall every ten minutes, so you aren't limited to 10 feet between the machine and the car, and so that damn green cord isn't in the way. Its bad enough tripping over an extension cord going to the cart, why add an LAN cable and a green cord to the mix?

aganzon

Where's a good / reasonable source to purchase and how much?

djrabbi

get everything from shardul...def. worth it and he is in TX so you don't need to deal with people from overseas!

pearlpower

Found one outfit that sells the C4 compact for less than most. Trying to decide between using an ancient T30 laptop or something more modern. Different hard drive apparently.

tbal

Link?

shardul

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use a t30 with 1gb ram and DAS will run very fast

Jakpro1

Thanks Shar!!! Never thought of bumping up the RAM on the "Model T"!

Gotta try it!

pearlpower

Thanks ,just that I would like to swap out the HD so my 4yo can play on it when it is not serving garage duty. He broke his last lappy. Doubt the T30 can stream HD shows over the NAS properly. But then a T30 is about free these days so if it drops, who cares..... The T30 version does not have Xentry for 2009 and on vehicles and comes as an internal drive. The All Computer is an external drive. The claim is the T30 version is quicker and smoother.

justinwrock

Does anyone know where I can purchase a new drive (with updates ) for my Star T30?



My drive died.... I have a compact star 3.

pearlpower

These guys seem to have everything.

http://www.jcrecordings.com/

pearlpower

OK, here you go for those looking to get a unit.

I am not associated with these guys, just trying to save others some coin.

C3 Compact unit-$340.00 + shipping.
http://www.oemobd2.com/mb-star-c3-pr...uter-p-14.html

C4 Compact unit-$410.00 + shipping
http://www.oemobd2.com/mb-star-compa...uter-p-10.html

Choose T30 laptop which cannot use Xentry for 2009 and up Mb vehicles or All computer which comes with Xentry and DAS as an external drive and not as smooth or quick as the T30. So I'm told.

Much less than Ebay and other sources.

pearlpower

FYI I received the C4 Compact from the vendor, but the hard drive is fried. Cannot be read.
Will see how well they take care of the situation.