brianmp007

As crazy as it sounds, its possible. You can start the car, lock, unlock, open the trunk, an manage the car alarm. Best part... The range is infinate because it runs over the cell network. I would get this is a second, if it wasn't $300 if you already have a viper system, $500 if you dont and $30 a month (the first year is free however).

For everyone that does not believe me.
http://gizmodo.com/5380504/your-ipho...-your-car-keys

(Cj)

pretty cool geeky technology. really makes the iPhone the one device that you need i your pocket to do pretty much everything

BENDER08

freaking suite

dallison

now you can unlock your car over the phone.

csmeance

another way to have a thief steal your car. If an Iphone can send the signals over the cellular network, what stops a criminal from breaking in, swapping out the phone with one of theirs and leaving in your ride?

yohan81718

^ although i don't have enough background of this device/app to argue with you, but wouldn't they come up with that question themselves and have some sort of solution?? i mean if they want to sell the device for $300 and $30 annually, it's only obvious they make it very secured

tmnhs81

meh

S A CHO

I'd be all over that for $250.00 without a monthly fee.

drdamian

connect2car.com.. they have been doing it for a while now. even has GPS tracking as well

BENDER08

its cool when someone else has it

CLtotheTL32

iTrader: (3)

That's sick! If I had money to blow I would most likely find myself doing this. Since I don't, I'll pass

The Dougler

iTrader: (1)

$30/month or annually?

I ask because monthly not a chance in hell, annually, maybe. However $500 +install will be too rich for many peoples blood.

bottera

great innovation. hopefully in time it becomes more practical though

subinf

Yeah regular keys work just fine

BENDER08

what if your phone takes over and your accelerator gets stuck?

wasupdog

iTrader: (2)

what if your iphone battery dies?

incredulous1

never in acuras.

v6cord2k5

iTrader: (1)

At that price... Does the car drive itself to me?



A kitten will die each time you reach in your pocket for your actual car keys.

tmnhs81

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Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

This is a great backup for anyone who has the shaved doorhandle mod.

WILLDOGS

It's $29.99 ANNUALLY

Meaning ONCE a YEAR

Reading is fundamental

CocheseUGA

Because there's never been a company that puts out obviously flawed product so they can make a buck.

*looks in the direction of Redmond*

Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

Such a cool idea-using your iPhone. But what a rip-off, having it cost $30 per year. I don't understand what the $30/year fee is for. Haven't you already paid enough ($300) for the unit???? Plus, that doesn't even cover the installation cost.

Street Spirit

Meh. I'm okay with the conventional so far. I still don't even see the need or desire for a push-button start (a la Altima et al). Maybe one day it'll be one of the I-can't-live-without/I-can't-remember-what-things-were-like-before-this features, but not right now.

timmahh

The first year of svc is free. Each additional year is $30 because it's communicating like a phone with a simcard - it uses the GSM network to transmit data to your phone.

incredulous1

I mean if i had a show car or something, this would be a dope add on. along with a carputer and everything. but i have a POS CL, no thanks.

chill_dog

Yes, it is . Who actually clicks on links, anyway?

This reminds me of remote start - cool, but not very practical. The annual fee is BS.

ThermonMermon

could you be any more of a loser? cmon...

Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

Well, I was seriously considering this for my Type S. I've got the shaved handle mod, so you don't see any door keyhole on my drivers side door. This would have been a great backup-it if the battery goes out, this won't help either.

timmahh

there are no car alarms that can contact me when i'm 20+ floors away from my car, but if the car communicated via the vast GSM data network it could.

I do wonder what happens when you loose your iphone though... ?

Will Y.

It's more likely that people will leave their phones in their cars.

And $300 + $30/year on top of the cost of the iPhone??!

timmahh

but I already have an iphone so I don't factor that in at all

knight rider

iTrader: (1)

I don't have to pull my key out of my pocket to open my doors, lock my doors or start my car. And I don't have to pay a annual charge for the convenience. I'm good.

Aman

You know, you gotta wonder how lazy people get. Power locks were an understandable feature. I didn't mind reaching back to unlock the rear doors in my dad's 86 Pontiac 6000.

Then the remote fob came out. No real point, it just makes the car look cool. And the keyhole is still there anyways. People are just too lazy to actually put their key into the hole.

Then keyless entry came out. People were too lazy to even take the key out of your pocket. Come on now...

knight rider

iTrader: (1)

not lazy and more than just cool. I gotta admit, before having this feature in a car I would have agreed with you. I tell you what. There is something to be said about:

1. not having a physical key in your pocket (well at least not the normal type)

2. not having to take a keyfob out of your pocket every time you want to open your car, lock it or start it.

3. not having to have to put the key back in your pocket after getting out of your car (it's already there).

I know this all sounds a bit snobish, but trust me, I'm far far from it. Could I go back to a keyfob and a physical key? You betcha. For now I am enjoying the new keyless technology. It's smart.