Looking for Diagnostic Laptop-this one any good?

[Creekside]

Been looking around at used laptops to run Forscan for our ford pickups and to work on some of the local fire departments Fords as well. I’d also like to get some OBD software to do other vehicles as well. My current scanner is pretty basic and I don’t think Forscan does anything but Ford products. This one popped up on marketplace from a local reputable seller. I’ve been out of touch with IT long enough now that I’d like a second opinion on it.

 

[Owen Lucas]

Look into a used Panasonic Toughbook. Heavy duty "military grade" laptops I used for years as an adjuster.

 

[Leo99]

I've had a ThinkPad T14s as my work laptop for a few years and it's been rock solid. So, based on that, I'm a big ThinkPad fan.

 

[Creekside]

Look into a used Panasonic Toughbook. Heavy duty "military grade" laptops I used for years as an adjuster.

I’d like one but used around me they start at $750 for a rough one up to $2000+. Can’t justify that for something that won’t get used every day.

 

[Creekside]

I've had a ThinkPad T14s as my work laptop for a few years and it's been rock solid. So, based on that, I'm a big ThinkPad fan.

Lenovo Thinkpads are all we use at work and at the school district I worked for years back. All have been great and parts were available when we needed something quick.

 

[TheOilWizard]

I'd pass one a used laptop for that price. Notice the processor generation isn't even listed - probably an older model. You can get this new for $200 and run Forscan without breaking a sweat.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lenovo-I...iates_ad_id=567111&campaign_id=9383&sharedid=

 

[skyactiv]

I'd pass one a used laptop for that price. Notice the processor generation isn't even listed - probably an older model. You can get something new in $300 range that should run Forscan without breaking a sweat.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lenovo-I...iates_ad_id=567111&campaign_id=9383&sharedid=

I was going to say the same thing. I'd at least want to know what generation Intel CPU it has. No way I'd touch a gen 7 or older Intel i3/5/7/9

 

[Rand]

its a t480 that gen had these:

They are also built very well and not floppy like standard laptops. Its road warrior model.. they have enhanced durability.. metal cage inside etc.

I still use my t520 for diagnostics. which is second gen I series processors.
Realistically its worth nothing but for this use with its cherry condition I'd say upto $100-200 max as a diagnostic device.

If you are using it occasionally/not frequently I would opt for an actual new usable laptop.

 

[Pew]

At that Lenovo's current age I wouldn't. Almost every one of the T480s our client use, have needed a battery swap within 4 years (like not holding a charge at all.) Luckily they're the easy external-battery type replacement.

 

[Creekside]

I'd pass one a used laptop for that price. Notice the processor generation isn't even listed - probably an older model. You can get this new for $200 and run Forscan without breaking a sweat.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lenovo-I...iates_ad_id=567111&campaign_id=9383&sharedid=

Out of stock in all my local stores and no option to order when I click on that link.

 

[Marcozi]

My wife has one of these. It's fine for her court cases, but the memory is sloooow: 1600Mhz. And, the memory is only 8GB. I'd try for a later model with a faster CPU and faster RAM (16GB or greater).

 

[Audiman]

Can you get Getac in the states? They do fully rugged devices suitable for workshop and outside use.

 

[Donald]

I have a small Acer I use for Forscan, AutoEnginuity and a similar software product for my Volvo Penta marine engine. It's 10" or 11". Does everything I need.