Because when we started this project, there was GS-911 for the Windows PC...
Sorry... but I have to input some strong feelings on this as well.
I purchased the gs911 (bluetooth version) shortly after it was introduced (May, 2007?... think the total costs with air shipping from south africa ended up being around, or possibly over, $400)
I purchased this model _specifically_ because it was presented as being compatible with windows mobile devices.
Long story short, I never got it to work after trying it on multiple windows mobile devices and even purchased a used blackberry but that turned out to be incompatible as well. These unsuccessful attempts covered years. When I switched to iOS, it quickly became obvious that there was no technical path around iOS's bluetooth implimentation for the gs911.
So, I retreated and installed the pc software on my laptop, _but_ I found that the windows version at that time did not connect using bluetooth, so it required required using a usb cable to connect with the device...
...which, as everyone knows is a major pita plus the fact that I had paid a premium to get the bluetooth version specifically because it was for motorcycles. Obviously, no performance values could be logged when the bike was in motion or when miles away from the computer containing the software.
Those factors essentially transformed the gs911 into a $400+ model boat anchor, so, I finally gave up, put my tail between my legs but checked back in every year or so to see if any new options were available and, today, found the android version.
To be blunt, when I saw the $10 price, that information was received as one more kick in the gut by hexcode.
I went ahead and purchased the app anyway since there were no other apparent options to even see if it was going to work with my phone... there is nothing about download options on the google play site and the download page doesn't seem to offer the free download option mentioned above.
So, it will be a day or so before I find out if I now have a $410+ model boat anchor.
As a professional database programmer, I hear and understand gs911's feelings about the development time and money that went into the android app, but, I have to say, I would never treat my customers the way I feel that I have been treated since purchasing this (potentially valuable) product and its associated software.
I feel very strongly that charging customers who have paid hundreds of dollars for a product, that was supposed to function with mobile devices on day one, additional money down the line when a working product is finally available is a very poor decision.
Very sincerely,
Beverly Howard
