Diagnostic Laptop Buyer's Guide

If you’re planning on buying a diagnostic computer there are a few key specs to consider:

Processor Speed

RAM

Our Panasonic computers are refurbished CF-31 units that have a “like new” appearance (no dings, dents, or scratches) and a 1 year warranty. They feature an Intel Core i5 2.4GHz processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 128GB Solid State Drive. These computers can handle whatever you throw at it and more. 

Our computers run all major diagnostic programs smoothly and without problems. However, if you’re planning to buy your laptop computer somewhere else make sure it not only meets, but exceeds the minimum software requirements. Many other kits on the market are comprised of subpar bargain-bin components.

There are vendors who are offering Panasonic CF-30 computers (they were discontinued in 2010) that are running only a 1.6GHz processor. This is insufficient to meet many manufacturers minimum operating speeds.

CAT ET

Recommended Computer Specifications:
2.0 GHz dual-core processor
3GB RAM

Minimum Computer Specifications:
2.0GHz Pentium processor 
1GB RAM

Cummins Insite

Recommended Computer Specifications:
Intel i5 Processor
12GB RAM 

Minimum Computer Specifications:
Intel i3 Processor
8GB RAM

Allison DOC

Recommended Computer Specifications:
2.0 GHz dual-core processor
4GB RAM

Minimum Computer Specifications:
2.0GHz Pentium processor 
4GB RAM

Detroit DDDL

Recommended Computer Specifications:
2.0 Ghz processor
4GB RAM 

Minimum Computer Specifications:
1.8 Ghz processor
2GB RAM