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Old 12-06-2005, 07:30 PM
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I'm hoping that any of you guys who have an iCARD could help me pick one out. I'm most likely going to be buying one tomorrow or the next day but I just can't decide between the $130 version or the $200 version with the exact same capabilities but with advertised better durability and build. I'm having a hard time justifying a ~50% markup for nothing more than apparent increased durability. However, I'll be really pissed if I buy the cheaper version and it breaks (both versions come with the same 1 year warranty).

So have any of you guys bought either version and have any pro or con input on yours? Thanks, guys!
Old 12-06-2005, 08:20 PM
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Default Re: iCARD help, please (krbobcat)

Well I don't have one but I did call iCard directly. They told me that the cheaper version was orginally built for the average fan who only uses the system a couple times a year. I was told that the cheaper version would not withstand the use a racer would put onto it... using it 10+ times a year, thrown in a gear bag, etc... Like I said I dont know from experience only what the manufacture told me... Your best bet would be to give them a call and ask them directly
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I upgraded to the heavier duty one, it seems pretty drop-proof.
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I bought the cheap one about 3 years ago before they had the "upgraded one" and its still kicking. Been thrown around a lot and its still working fine.
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Thanks for the replies! Anyone else have some input?
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I put the USB version on my holiday wish list. Yummy.

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I just went ahead and ordered the beefy one, the iCARD Pro. For as many races we do ourselves or go to, I figured it was some insurance for the use it'll get. I'm also getting my buddies Advance SP off of him for $30 - and it's even orange!

Thanks for your help, guys!
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I have the $200 one.
Its been dropped twice and still works fine. Busted one Gameboy though .
Old 12-09-2005, 08:31 AM
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I'm not sure which one we have, but I have used it with both a Gameboy Color and a Gameboy Advance. The illuminated screen on the GBA makes for a slick setup. Watching an enduro without it just isn't the same.
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Bob Hines sells iCard at discount
http://bbs.sccaproracing.com/c...01759
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Andrie &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Bob Hines sells iCard at discount
http://bbs.sccaproracing.com/c...01759</TD></TR></TABLE>

Damnit, that would've saved me $30 but I already ordered mine. Oh well - thanks for letting the people know!
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