I'm a DIYer currently using an MT2500 and Vantage. For multiple reasons, I'm considering going to a Modis since it has scope (more channels) and scan in one. I need answers to some questions that will influence what I look for.
I know there are at least two motherboard versions - pre-2006, and 2006-and-later (reset button and mini-USB connector under left grip). Are there other motherboard versions - if so, how do I tell if I'm looking at one?
Screens - flush and raised: I understand the older flush version has the Snap-on logo at upper left and Modis at lower right - the raised version is opposite, correct? What year did the raised screen come out?
I have seen units on ebay with a standard USB connector on the front - does that have any "age" significance?
Lastly, is it possible to have two versions of the software on the unit on different cards, and switch between them? My reason for asking is that the newer software versions appear to drop coverage for some of the older vehicles I currently have (like our '88 and '95 Chevys) - I'll have a real battle telling my wife we have to sell her truck because I don't have a diag tool for it (I plan to sell the MT2500 & Vantage)... yeah. I'd like to have an older and newer software version on separate cards and slots, if that's possible - is it?
Thanks for any help and insight!
I know there are at least two motherboard versions - pre-2006, and 2006-and-later (reset button and mini-USB connector under left grip). Are there other motherboard versions - if so, how do I tell if I'm looking at one?
Screens - flush and raised: I understand the older flush version has the Snap-on logo at upper left and Modis at lower right - the raised version is opposite, correct? What year did the raised screen come out?
I have seen units on ebay with a standard USB connector on the front - does that have any "age" significance?
Lastly, is it possible to have two versions of the software on the unit on different cards, and switch between them? My reason for asking is that the newer software versions appear to drop coverage for some of the older vehicles I currently have (like our '88 and '95 Chevys) - I'll have a real battle telling my wife we have to sell her truck because I don't have a diag tool for it (I plan to sell the MT2500 & Vantage)... yeah. I'd like to have an older and newer software version on separate cards and slots, if that's possible - is it?
Thanks for any help and insight!
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