Hey guys, thanks for the support. A couple things:
First: Late last night I launched version 1.1.4. I forgot to update the version number in the app, so it will still say 1.1.3. I reworked the code to work better for porting it to an app, and the main thing is that the login/main pages are merged. Visually, this will look the same to you, but functionality wise there are two differences. First, the filesize was cut in half, and the transition between pages is smoother. Second, because of a minor bug, if you log out, it will close the window. Just reopen it and it will prompt you to log back in. The app should be a little smoother, but otherwise it should be functionally the same. Please let me know of any bugs.
Second, my hope is to have the Chrome App version out this week. It will cost $5, but be basically exactly the same as the extension except the ability to run in it's own window. It is quite nice when it needs to wake your car up from sleep, so you can do other things at the same time. Unfortunately, I am new at making Chrome Apps (and the documentation is hard to search for), so there is a minor issue with the locations page. Instead of being an interactive map, right now it only will show a static image of the car location. This is less than optimal, but the main extension will still work like normal. I think the location page isn't the most important, so I am willing to publish it as is for now.
Third, I want to be clear with something with the Chrome App. It will always have equivalent functionality with the extension. I do not want to force people to buy the app, nor do I care if you find a way to pirate it. This takes up a good amount of my time, but I am doing it because I enjoy it and hope other people find use in it as well.
(Mods, if this isn't ok let me know and I will remove it)
Because it was asked for, my paypal account is
[email protected] if you donated something I would be extremely grateful, but don't feel pressured to at all. As I said, I do this for my own enjoyment, so no one owes me anything. Also, as silly as it sounds, sending money through paypal will not purchase the Chrome App, so if you want to give me $5, you should wait and buy the Chrome App instead.
Also, here is a Bitcoin Address. I have never really used it, and think it might be cool, so that is another way to contribute:
1LACFxXK3kC5XqQgZFi9ZFHmgv9Wxaiqfp
Sorry for the wall of text, and thanks again for the support!
PS: @bradhs: Ability to switch between vehicles is going to be my next task. I always knew I needed to do it, but no one has asked so I never bothered! Also, there is a strange thing with putting something in the system tray like hangouts does. That seems to be something extensions do, not Chrome Apps (the distinction is kind of strange). I might be able to add it into the extension, but it seems like a lot of work for relatively little payout IMO. The Chrome app will give you a direct shortcut to launch it similar to any other application on the computer. On Mac is there a way to add shortcuts to the system tray?