Mongoose Pro GM - Worth it?

[Tazzi]

Iv been looking to get myself a New vci module for the tech2 for a while. And figured while Im at it might as well get a spare CANDI module (since it takes ages to boot up.. not sure if thats a sign its dying!) and also a main test cable. It all just adds up to spending a few hundred. So makes me think might as well spend another $100 and get a brand new unit!
But then leaves me with this unit again which I want to fix.. (endless cycle)

Soooo, who has a Mongoose pro? Does it work flawlessly with Tech2win? SPS? GSD2? Any downfalls?
Its a good $600 for the mongoose, then another $110 for shipping. So an expensive little bugger all up. But, for reliability.. and *future* proofing. Im wondering if its just going to be a smarter option to just bite the bullet and invest into this?

I looked into getting an MDI module, but, seems to be too many horry stories unless purchasing the $600+ units which seem to work perfectly.. but then thats the price of the Mongoose!

*Oh yeah cant forget... Aussie aussie aussie oi oi oi!

[Jayme]

Antus has one. from what ive read they work fine but no aldl comms... so you can only use can/vpw functions of tech2win

[Tazzi]

Dammit... I was hoping I wouldnt have to sacrifice ALDL!

[Tazzi]

Bugger, thats got me stumped now. Can either try use a "good" clone MDI module which I would hope supports all the protocols. Or stick with the known working Mongoose cable Without ALDL.

Hmmm...

[yoda69]

I've had a look at both and am leaning towards an MDI as most of my stuff is still aldl based.
Same issue though, which Chinese supplier to try

[Tazzi]

I've had a look at both and am leaning towards an MDI as most of my stuff is still aldl based.
Same issue though, which Chinese supplier to try

Yep, with such large price differences between some suppliers.. makes you wonder if there really is a difference or not!

[VX L67 Getrag]

I have been debating about what to buy for too long now & thinking if we can find a descent supplier maybe we could get a better price & product if we do a group buy?
I have a feeling the MDI doesn't do tech2win or some of the older software does it, as thats why the brought them in to stop those old wares being hacked/mis-used?

[Tazzi]

Very tempted to pick one up now.

Looks like you can even go wireless if you add in the wireless card (only if the unit actually has the slot)
Official MDIs use:
Ambicom
Model: WL54-CF

[Charlescrown]

I see the Chines have the Mangoose out now but their not listing a GM one yet. All the others are around $30 to $40 mark plus postage.
Gotta laugh their designed by Drew Tech? Not Drew Technologies. You can view them on here http://www.uobd2.net/search/?q=mangoose&DirID=

[Tazzi]

Yeah I saw that.
Got very excited until I saw there were no GM ones.

Hopefully one of these MDI units works. If not, its mongoose all the way.