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  1. October 16th, 2010, 12:11 #1
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    VAG Com purchase

    Sorry for the noob question, since only codes I have ever read were OBD type on my ford. Anyhoo I want to buy this,

    http://www.ross-tech.com/Merchant2/m...ry_Code=VAGCOM

    Is this the right tool?
    TIA
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  2. October 16th, 2010, 13:49 #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by speedtrapped View Post
    Sorry for the noob question, since only codes I have ever read were OBD type on my ford. Anyhoo I want to buy this,

    http://www.ross-tech.com/Merchant2/m...ry_Code=VAGCOM

    Is this the right tool?
    TIA
    Stephen
    It would work on the RS6, but you should get this http://www.ross-tech.com/Merchant2/m...tegory_Code=IC it will work on the newest Audis.
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  3. October 16th, 2010, 15:28 #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by TozoM8 View Post
    It would work on the RS6, but you should get this http://www.ross-tech.com/Merchant2/m...tegory_Code=IC it will work on the newest Audis.
    Yep, the KII will work, but even on the RS6 has reduced capabilities. The Hex-CAN can log additional blocks that the KII cannot.
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  4. October 17th, 2010, 18:44 #4
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    I just ordered mine.
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  5. October 17th, 2010, 20:43 #5
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    I will order the hex can, but just realized the software doesn't work on Mac -darn
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  6. October 17th, 2010, 21:08 #6
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    I am thinking about getting a cheapo netbook to run it since they are nice and small. The software will cost more than the PC.
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  7. October 17th, 2010, 21:14 #7
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    Please provide some choices for cheapo netbooks. My wife is getting tired of me "may I borrow your laptop need to go datalog the car tonight".

    Quote Originally Posted by Chung View Post
    I am thinking about getting a cheapo netbook to run it since they are nice and small. The software will cost more than the PC.
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  8. October 17th, 2010, 21:32 #8
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    If you are looking for uber cheap

    http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnlineS...=22&l=en&s=dfh

    With coupon code G33V36FJ4W63CL you should be in the 220 range.

    I have not tried one of these so I cannot comment on performance. I will probably try out a few different netbooks at work before I go buy one.
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  9. October 18th, 2010, 13:16 #9
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    bought the hex can, and found a refurbed compaq laptop on walmart.com for 330.00.
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  10. October 18th, 2010, 15:17 #10
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    In general a "full" laptop will be better than a netbook in terms of performance. I love how cheap computers are.

    Here is another pretty decent price for a laptop if you have a fry's near you http://www.frys.com/product/6407242
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  11. July 11th, 2011, 09:22 #11
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    What is the difference between the Ross Tech unit and the cheapo units on Ebay?
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  12. July 11th, 2011, 12:18 #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by mrmister View Post
    What is the difference between the Ross Tech unit and the cheapo units on Ebay?
    The cheap Ebay units are restricted to what they can do and also ross-tech won't give you any back up. The Ebay one's also die if you upgrade the official software. Buy a real one they are worth it.
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