OBD2 code scanner preferences

Does anybody have a preference for a laptop computer / OBD2 code scanner?

I had been looking at the autotap unit www.autotap.com The new ones are now
USB rather than RS-232 into the computer since many of the new laptops no
longer have external serial connectors. USB is faster anyway.

Gives generic data and at additional cost, enhanced data specific to GM shch
as transaxle settings. (does this apply to Saturn too?)

My son has a similar tool specifically for use with VW and it can set how
the door latches lock and unlock (and at what speed). This along with about
200 parameters that no sane user would touch. Good tool though and nice user
interface.

Thanks for any other recommendations and comments
Oppie

 

No experience here (sorry), there is similar for PDA's, re:

http://www.ghg.net/dharrison/palm.htm

http://www.aeswave.com/

....and don't know if there's anything at: http://www.obdii.com/

 

I have a laptop and no pda so you see where I'm going with this. <g>
The obdii.com site has some good information on it and appears to be
operated by B&B electronics and autotap. I expect that there would be some
brand favoritism there.

Was looking to see if one of the group gurus had any insights on plain
generic model vs the enhanced data versions reletive to the Saturn cars.

Regards,
Oppie

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....kind of a weird question - but I have thought about doing some war
driving with my laptop however the passenger seat is not flat, and hard
braking would send the computer flying. Any ideas?

 

Seatbelt??

I've used it to hold odd shaded items in place...not sure if it would work
with a laptop. You could also try one of those bungee cords with hooks on
the ends - one hook under the seat and one on the seat back maybe. I
dunno...I'm ramblin' here...

Cheers!

Glomis

 

....maybe a small wooden box-like shelf, and then the belt around it -
thanks, using the seatbelt got my head to thinking...

 

Hey there,

I just ordered a scan tool from www.cartechsolutions.com It is the same tool
made and sold by www.scantool.net It comes with new software made by
Digimoto and it appears to be a very good setup. I will have it next week
sometime, so I will post again after I get to try it out!

Tom
2001 Yellow SC2
1992 Blue SC