Laptop for vag com?

[SLC Detailing]

I am thinking of getting a used cheap laptop just for use with vagcom so i can run boost logs and check for codes etc. Does the laptop have to have any requirements to run vag com? Also doe sit need a decent proccessor etc to run it efficiently? I wont be using it for anything else just vag com

[Peakz]

Excerpt from GENDAN's site:-

The minimum system requirements for the VAG-COM software are:

Desktop, laptop or notebook PC

Pentium (or equivalent) processor running at 500MHz (or higher)
64MB RAM

Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP or Vista (32-bit)

Approx. 10MB of hard disk space
USB port

[jb7_uk]

VAG-COM is fully vista compatible ?

[PetrolDave]

VAG-COM is fully vista compatible ?

Yes, I've been running VAG-COM on a Dell Inspiron 510m with Vista Home Premium since February last year with no problems at all.

[jb7_uk]

marvelous

[yorkie]

Running mine on the cheapest laptop they had in Comet, Acer Aspire 3680.

Runs fine under Vista, only thing I had to do was shell out 60 quid for another 512k of memory when I upgraded to Home Premium but it didn't affect Vag-Com only running original 512k.

[SLC Detailing]

Once i have the computer what else do i need? Can u buy it in a package and if so where fom? I would like to do boost logs etc can u do that with all vag com programmes?

[Peakz]

Try here Stevie . . .

http://www.gendan.co.uk/vag_diagnostics.php

[Dom81]

Don't rule out ordering from Ross-Tech direct - the dollar rate makes it cheaper, and the delivery is a couple of days...

Not trying to do anyone out of business, just saying that when I ordered mine (9 months ago?) it was the best option

[PetrolDave]

I got my lead from Ross-Tech direct too - fast delivery, very helpful, clear paperwork.