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RNS 510 Which one do I buy today at 1200

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Britishlion:
Hi All

Tried posting in a different section but buying one today so need some urgent help !

What does an A version do differtly to a B or C .

I know A is older , does that mean it is slower ?????

Also I have a 2006 56 , manufactured in October 2006.

Does that mean I need a CAN gateway for a Version C only to prevent battery drain ??

If that is the case why wouldnt I just by a B and save £130 on a Gateway !

Sorry for the rant ! I am v confused and about to part with a lot of money !


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Norbreck21a:
As far as I'm aware (and stand to be corrected on this), most of the differences between A, B and C units were firmware based. I know that a B version unit can have the latest firmware designed for the "C" model installed (which effectively converts it to a "C" anyway).

I have a "B" model, and am running with firmware 1100. Darren (mrotygttdi, the RNS god), advises that if you have a CAN Gateway older than revision "L" (which I think is build later 2007 early 2008), then running a later firmware will result in battery drain.

As I said, I have the "B" version with 1100 and my CAN Gateway is on old "E" version. I've left my car for 5 days and no battery drain issues at all. Apparently the only thing that my "older" firmware doesn't give me over the later 2600-2800 series is support for 32gb SDHC cards (standard is only 2gb CD), no speed alerts and no voice control (using the optional voice control upgrade accessory). These are not biggies for me, so am happy to run with my 1100 and save the hassle of upgrading my CAN Gateway.

I also believe that the newer Version "C" units are shipping with LED screens which apparently give a crisper screen display (although I can't really moan about my old povvy screen in my "B" unit.)

Hope this helps.

Britishlion:


AHHH !

So the main reason for me buying one is for Sat Nav and the ease of being able to put an SD card in and playing all my music !

So that would meen I would need a B with later firmware !

I am not to bothered about speed alerts (does that mean cameras??)

or voice control ! god gave me two hands !

Thanks Norbreck21a

Richn83:
If you get a B version it will plug and play, and will likely not have battery drain issues with a 2006 installed can gateway, as you only get issues with firmware 1200 or above.

And I would go for a B over an A, as although most of the features and performance is based on firmware, the internal hardware was also progressively updated as there are different hardware versions.

Safest bet is a B, and if you want other features later on these can be upgraded along with the gateway.

Britishlion:
So the guy has just phoned


He has offered me a C version for £450, it is from a breakers yard so no antenna but these seem cheap on ebay


for this price would you go for the C or hold on ???

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