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Originally Posted by babhishek  Sys Whiz,
Hello. I have a few questions on your setup.
Why a Laptop in a car?
There are better options. |
The main reason I am planning to use the Laptop is due to security reason. In India security is a major concern. When I am out of my car I can carry my laptop with me. The 2nd factor I considered is laptops are more rigid to schoks and heat than PCs....But still to safe guard the laptop, I am planning somekind of Shock Observer enclosure...Will post once I finish doing thos. I know there are some pros and cons of using this.
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Why a Dell Latitude?
Again, better choices out there. (I use the D620 , in fact I am typing from it right now) The Latitude Series are pure office laptops, reliable stable built to last. But in an Automobile you are looking for multimedia features rather than a workhorse for outlook and other office apps.
An Inspiron is a better choice, if you are stuck on Dell. Lat D620 has no s-video ports and has 4 usb ports. Connectivity options for multimedia will not be as good as a made for multimedia pc/laptop.
Lastly there are better tools than Scantool. PM me if you want details.
Cheers,
AB.
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Because I already have a Dell 620 and no need to Buy one....
I can use it at Home at my office and in my car too....I am going to using the Port Replicator, Not the compelete Docking station. I already purchased a PR01X. Yes I know the D620 does not have s-video and has already 4 port USB. But after attaching to the PR01X I have many ports. It has SPDIF digital audio out to directly connect the Digital in of any AMP or DSP for Digital Experiance. It has a S-Video port. It has a DVI port, VGA port, LPT port, and five more USB port. But the purpose of USB hub is to attach low BW equipments in to the HUB like touch screen USB interface, GPS etc and extend the remaining ports to the Dash Board for some other high BW equipment. The PR01X will be fixed permanently and all the cabling will be done from this. When I want my laptop to be hooked, just connect and go....
I just started my research on scan tool. I will definitely require help for the better option.
Thank You....