By request, a quick description of the new Modis. I've never used a solus Ultra, but my tool guy says the layout is the same, The Modis however is a little bigger. Its touted as the fastest processor and so far and I agree, its fast. Now I've never used a verus, verdict, solus ultra, vantage etc. I'm going from the old modis to this one and many things strike me as cool. I love how you can jump all over the menu's and come back to where you were super fast. Its very bright, light, and intuitively laid out. Touchscreen is nice. Its basically same features as the original Modis: component tests, scope, meter etc but the scope is only two channels. The heavy scope users may find this troublesome. Truth be told, I've only used all 4 channels at the same time 2-3 times in 7 years so that doesn't bother me too much. I'm told by someone much better versed than I that it doesn't have the zoom function now, nor or a way to put annotations on captures. This is a bummer. I guess I was also disappointed by the lack of printing support too. No IR printing (so my IR printers and chargers are useless!), no bluetooth, wi-fi...I would like to at least have seen an accessory Snap-On printer offered.
I suppose a lot of what is negative can be traced back to the partnership with Shopstream. Manipulation of files (zoom and naming etc) and printing can be done once "connected to PC". It just takes more time and relies on 2 things to work right together. Already I'm having a problem with a saved VW screen shot that doesn't show up on shopstream! Support has made it clear that this is still a "beta stage" (now they tell me). It powers up instantly when plugged into DLC and can actually charge the batt from the car! No keys but still a wired connection to DLC. Older car dlc connectors and stuff still work here and are not included. I also ordered a soft case (not included).
It's funny, there was NO heads up on this before the diag sales rep showed up and gave me a look almost 2 weeks ago. I am told its "rolling out" from the northeast from my tool guy. Don't know how he knows that. Something tells me he had no idea either and that this is an early release to the diag sales team guys. In fact I know someone from northern central states who had it a month ago! Strange PR campaign. I really haven't had a lot of time to use it yet. The touchscreen icons are gonna take gettin used to. No case, no printer, and the usual early bugs, but I really like it so far. Oh, only 4 pid graphs (another negative). I suppose its been trimmed down a bit but perhaps thats why its so fast. If I get a minute I'll try to get a photo for you guys. HTH
Neil
I suppose a lot of what is negative can be traced back to the partnership with Shopstream. Manipulation of files (zoom and naming etc) and printing can be done once "connected to PC". It just takes more time and relies on 2 things to work right together. Already I'm having a problem with a saved VW screen shot that doesn't show up on shopstream! Support has made it clear that this is still a "beta stage" (now they tell me). It powers up instantly when plugged into DLC and can actually charge the batt from the car! No keys but still a wired connection to DLC. Older car dlc connectors and stuff still work here and are not included. I also ordered a soft case (not included).
It's funny, there was NO heads up on this before the diag sales rep showed up and gave me a look almost 2 weeks ago. I am told its "rolling out" from the northeast from my tool guy. Don't know how he knows that. Something tells me he had no idea either and that this is an early release to the diag sales team guys. In fact I know someone from northern central states who had it a month ago! Strange PR campaign. I really haven't had a lot of time to use it yet. The touchscreen icons are gonna take gettin used to. No case, no printer, and the usual early bugs, but I really like it so far. Oh, only 4 pid graphs (another negative). I suppose its been trimmed down a bit but perhaps thats why its so fast. If I get a minute I'll try to get a photo for you guys. HTH
Neil
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