So I've just updated my eVic's firmware

[hifistud]

... to version 1.1, and it makes a helluva difference.

You can switch it to VW (they call it) mode, and it will now auto-test the atty resistance - in other words, it's working properly.

You'll need to set your temperature alarm to something over 40 degrees, and then, it seems, you're good to go.

This is what upgradeable firmware is all about...

[Gordy]

if at first you dont succeed.....

[hifistud]

and never buy the first version!!!

This now a seriously nice piece of kit... the menus are still clunky, but using it is a dream... as long as the roundy-roundy switch holds up, it'll be a good 'un

[Deleted]

big difference after the upgrade, working well

[Moon]

Dec 21, 2012 23:20:27 GMT staf said:

big difference after the upgrade, working well

What are the biggest improvements?

[Deleted]

true vw with .1 wattage increment adjustments, real time atty detection and adjustment and a less confusing menu system in general. plus an fm radio

[lordbarby]

So would now recommend to buy one?

[hifistud]

I'd buy another one, yes.

[FirinBlanks]

Well that's definitely a turn around from your first looky see. Perhaps a little post Christmas purchase is in order.

[Sandra (aka Chillax)]

Hmmmmmm my interest buds are starting to poke up a little more now, only thing is, I don't own a PC at the moment and didn't really want to buy another.

[Ratfinkz]

Sandra if you get one and just want firmware updated post to me and could do it for you?

[Moon]

Dec 22, 2012 0:36:22 GMT staf said:

true vw with .1 wattage increment adjustments, real time atty detection and adjustment and a less confusing menu system in general. plus an fm radio

Wattage in .1 good.

RTAD meh.

Radio good.

When does the firmware for tv and phone come out?

[Deleted]

When does the firmware for tv and phone come out?

next month i think along with the swiss army upgrade

[Deleted]

Dec 22, 2012 0:48:38 GMT lordbarby said:

So would now recommend to buy one?

yes i would but there are still a few kinks that need ironing out but this is a vast improvement from v1.0

[hifistud]

Indeed - best I can manage out of it, wattage wise, is around the 9 watts mark - my understanding is that there is a further update on the way which will possibly address that and up the ante a bit to around the 11 watt mark. It's an interesting ride!!!