K2356 wrote on Nov 6
th, 2013 at 11:45am:
Never had to get that close.... with scan data these days and the fact the onboard computer monitors pickup so much more.Scoping that fast is redundant to me. In some regards scoping has become less used for certain tasks these days.
OK, so the answer is no. You have not ever validated a primary drive or you would not be saying that.. There is only one way to perform that task and the scanner isn't going to do it for you. Neither is a Modis at the longer sweep times.
K2356 wrote on Nov 6
th, 2013 at 11:45am:
There is nothing wrong with my laptops, however running them all day is also hard on the hard drives and battery. Running them all day reduces the life of them.
The laptop I am using at the moment runs 16 hours a day each and every day and has for four years now. I have to purposefully reboot it from time to time cuz it's either on or on standby all the time. Turning a PC on and off all the time is worse for it than leaving it running. Not sure what kind of laptops you are getting but sounds like it may be time to get a good one. I have had my share of crappy ones too.
K2356 wrote on Nov 6
th, 2013 at 11:45am:
Sure just like a Modis....
And they can't charge the battery. I had to get the external charger for mine. Now no more battery issues....until I wear them out eventually.
K2356 wrote on Nov 6
th, 2013 at 11:45am:
dont forget the a/c adapter cable that you need because the laptop will need charging at times..
OK valid point. Sometimes two more cables.
K2356 wrote on Nov 6
th, 2013 at 11:45am:
Laptops are a pain ... I wish the manufactures would bring back handheld diagnostic scan tools.
Not gonna happen. We have to adapt or become obsolete. Those things need to be updated too BTW.
I was mainly referring to PicoScope updates, which are free. But not always a good idea, depending on the versions.