That is correct...you will need a laptop. Alex (OBD-II.com) also has a few
laptops that work very well and all you need it 8MB (prefer 16-20MB) and
Windows 3.11 to run it (it's much faster than Win9x/2000).
- Bernd
> Just some clarification. This is not a scan tool that will display it's own
> information. From what I gather, this allows you to hook up your PC to the
> OBD-II system so you can download the information onto your computer. It's
> not one of these scan tools that has it's own display, etc. Your laptop
> works as the display (right Bernd????). Course, if you have a garage, and
> just want to connect to your cars OBD-II system while in the garage, could
> hook it up to a desktop there... If you're really courageous, you could
> get an AC/DC converter with 2 plugs, go and put your desktop and monitor in
> your passenger seat, and get driving.. course, hope your HD doesn't get a
> few bad sectors on the way :-)
>
> BTW: So far, I have 11 people written down as interested/in (including
> myself). I have made an inquiry to the maker and am awaiting a response.
> Will deliver more info as I receive it.
>
> Ken Allgood
> 97 CC SLT 5.2L (Quick-D intake, Gibson Catback, Hypertech PCM)
> 15.8 @ 85
>
>
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