What’s your diagnostic scan tool?

[David C Pearson IV]

Looking to build an powerful diagnostic pc machine. I have a cheap handheld for reading codes and live data. The shop I work in uses the verus wireless which is ok but has its downfalls I’ve been looking into the autoengunuity and escan and use the pieco lab scope combined all pc laptop based Anyone have this setup? Windows 8 has touch screen I was considering purchasing a new laptop $800 and up and a nice large touchscreen $500 to use with it like the verdict and attached to my tool cart lid. Cost savings and updates are cheaper per year what do you think?

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[Chris]

I’ve got an Innova 3100F…simple, cheap and it paid itself in a few weeks, helping friends with their check engine lights… 😉

[Ronald fitzsimmons]

I use a snap on ethos running 12.2 software its a good bit of kit a bit on the expensive side of life
for diy use but you can find good used ones on ebay just make Shure you get the most up to date software as of right now it is 13 and all the personality keys also for all of us hear in the uk its a good idea to get the euro update

[Nick Warner]

Solus Pro has come down in price with so many people going for the Verus or the Solus Ultra. I had one for several years and loved it. Traded it this year for a Modis with 13.2 software only because the price was right and I wanted an o-scope.

If you usually work on older stuff, the red brick can be had for $500 or less these days and was a great machine in its time. I had that before the Solus, but I needed something that I could update and SO stopped supporting that platform.

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