lardypants

struck a deal with a chap and im picking it up tomorrow its new in box description is below

my question is i currently have a mt2500 with a all makes cartridge can1b lead most keys etc


how much better is the below machine or is it not?

hoping i dont need anything from my old machine ie keys etc , which would then enable me to resell that one and get a good chunk of me cash back




The SOLUS™ Pro™ Elite System takes the Scanner™ unit to a new level, offering the technology and ease-of-use to bring your on-board diagnostic capabilities into the future. Like the MODIS™ unit, CAN capabilities are built-in and the tool is fast, graphing up to 10 frames a second. European software is optional.

Features and Benefits:
• Bright Led Backlit Color Display - Latest Generation ARM Processor plus 1 GB Disk-on-Chip Flash Memory
• USB Host Capabilities - For printing, keyboard and mouse, support for jump drives to save files and support for ShopStream Connect™
* Battery That Can Go All Day
* Fast Performance with 1 GB of Built-in Memory
* LED Backlit 1/2 VGA LCD
* Auto Power on Vehicle Connection
* Two USB Ports for Printing, Jump Drive, Keyboard and PC Connection
* Replaceable Display Shield
* Hand held portable diagnostic scan tool
* Large 6.2", 1/2 VGA transflective color 240 x 640 display
* ARM Processor for the fastest Snap-on scan tool ever
* Windows CE operating system
* Y and N buttons for intuitive operation
* 4-way thumb pad control for enhanced navigation
* Selective power management with instant-on feature
* Freeze frame graphing for quick and easy review of information over time
* Rechargeable battery pack and charger
* USB interface ports for PC connectivity, printing, input devices, jump dirve
* CompactFlash slot for memory expansion
* 1-year manufacturer's warranty
* CAN support on-board
* Software upgrades via ScanBay™ system right on your Franchisee's truck

SOLUS PRO™ includes:
• Hand held portable diagnostic scan tool
• Rechargeable battery, charging station and power supply
• OBD-II adapter, data cable and all personality keys
• Eleven OBD-I adapters for 1996 and newer vehicles
• Protective blow-molded carrying case
• USB cable for use with ShopStream Connect™
• Hands-on Training DVD
• User’s Manuals on CD
• Exclusive Fast-Track Troubleshooter References on DV
* SOLUS PRO User's manuals on CD
* Cables, adapters and keys for 1996 and newer Asian and Domestic vehicles
* Global OBD Vehicle Communications 1996 to current
* Domestic vehicle-specific communications for codes, data and functional tests 1980-06
* Asian vehicle-specific communications for codes, data and functional tests 1983-05
* Fast-Track Database for Domestic and Asian import engine, transmission and ABS brake systems
* Three vehicle communication software manuals on CD
* Five exclusive Fast-Track Troubleshooter reference manuals on CD
* Protective blow-molded carrying case
* Hands-on training DVD

RWD Pete

I use one mate its a quality piece of kit, never struggled on anything at all.

Used to have the 2500 which is just as usefull but the solus is a step ahead.

lardypants

oh good so its a worthwile upgrde then just wondering if the spec above is any good will it do the same as my old. i could also do eobd on my mt2500

RWD Pete

The trouble shooter and gaphing feature is very usefull


You will love it mate

lardypants

can anyone help me here

the above kit only info i can find on net for sale is in america, is it a us kit?

gil

ive got the ethos, and thats a definate no go

big mac

iTrader: (7)

heres the deal with snapon trade in ur mt2500 as due an update 4 solus get 2500 quid trade in so solus 1100 quid but ur up date will cost 400+vat solus already has this so u get solus 4 700quid in theory and thats though snapon alot of dealers wont tell u this but it is on a deal till end of may!!

lardypants

i dont know what to do about this kit as im worried its a us one and will be useless over here