Computer for TEC-II?

DaveK · 07-02-2001, 10:48 PM

I'm buying a TEC-II, does anybody know what the minimum system requirements are for running the necessary tuning software? Thanks!

Dave

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tom@kartboy · 07-02-2001, 10:50 PM

i recomend getting the cheepest used one avalable. the tec-2 can use just about anything that is a PC. too bad they dont have a MAC version

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DaveK · 07-02-2001, 11:03 PM

Thats what I was hoping to do, I just don't want to go too cheap

Digital_Boy · 07-02-2001, 11:42 PM

A P2 laptop will be MORE than sufficient to suit your needs if the TEC software is the only application used.

You can find AMD or P2 laptops for $500 or less.

DaveK · 07-02-2001, 11:50 PM

What about the ports? What does it need to have? And yes, this will only be used for tuning the car...and maybe the ocassional solitare game

Digital_Boy · 07-02-2001, 11:55 PM

Just your standard 9 pin serial port is all you need. I'd recommend a trackpad versus a laptop with a joystick for a mouse pointer though.

Or use one of the PS/2 ports and plug an external mouse in. The Microsoft optical mice can use any surface except a reflective one.

NickSTi · 07-02-2001, 11:55 PM

if its anything like the rest a serial port is all u need.

DaveK · 07-03-2001, 12:36 AM

So do you guys think any of these would work? They seem to be a good size for using in the car...not sure if this link will work

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?MfcISAPICommand=GetResult&ht=1&SortProp erty=MetaEndSort&query=libretto]try http://search.ebay.com/search/search...query=libretto[/url]

Thanks!

Philip · 07-03-2001, 01:18 AM

I love ebay, but for computers (and sometimes items for them) I would really recommend looking in the local newspaper classifieds.....

You might even want to call up the local computer stores, and tell them that you need a sub-$500 labtop to run diagnose software. You might even get more for your money.

Philip

DaveK · 07-03-2001, 10:36 AM

Thanks for the input. Maybe I'll look in the yellow pages for a used computer store.

Dave

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07-02-2001, 10:50 PM	#2
tom@kartboy NASIOC Vendor Member#: 67 Join Date: Jul 1999 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 1999 Outlasting the competition.	i recomend getting the cheepest used one avalable. the tec-2 can use just about anything that is a PC. too bad they dont have a MAC version tom@kartboy.com turbo'd-tec'd

07-02-2001, 11:03 PM	#3
DaveK Scooby Newbie Member#: 2338 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 1988 323 GTX black	Thats what I was hoping to do, I just don't want to go too cheap

07-02-2001, 11:42 PM	#4
Digital_Boy Scooby Specialist Member#: 730 Join Date: Jan 2000	A P2 laptop will be MORE than sufficient to suit your needs if the TEC software is the only application used. You can find AMD or P2 laptops for $500 or less.

07-02-2001, 11:50 PM	#5
DaveK Scooby Newbie Member#: 2338 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 1988 323 GTX black	What about the ports? What does it need to have? And yes, this will only be used for tuning the car...and maybe the ocassional solitare game

07-02-2001, 11:55 PM	#6
Digital_Boy Scooby Specialist Member#: 730 Join Date: Jan 2000	Just your standard 9 pin serial port is all you need. I'd recommend a trackpad versus a laptop with a joystick for a mouse pointer though. Or use one of the PS/2 ports and plug an external mouse in. The Microsoft optical mice can use any surface except a reflective one.

07-02-2001, 11:55 PM	#7
NickSTi Scooby Specialist Member#: 626 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Miami FL Vehicle: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Black Diamond Pearl	if its anything like the rest a serial port is all u need.

07-03-2001, 12:36 AM	#8
DaveK Scooby Newbie Member#: 2338 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 1988 323 GTX black	So do you guys think any of these would work? They seem to be a good size for using in the car...not sure if this link will work http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?MfcISAPICommand=GetResult&ht=1&SortProp erty=MetaEndSort&query=libretto]try http://search.ebay.com/search/search...query=libretto[/url] Thanks!

07-03-2001, 01:18 AM	#9
Philip Scooby Specialist Member#: 1934 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Fremont, CA USA Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan	I love ebay, but for computers (and sometimes items for them) I would really recommend looking in the local newspaper classifieds..... You might even want to call up the local computer stores, and tell them that you need a sub-$500 labtop to run diagnose software. You might even get more for your money. Philip

07-03-2001, 10:36 AM	#10
DaveK Scooby Newbie Member#: 2338 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 1988 323 GTX black	Thanks for the input. Maybe I'll look in the yellow pages for a used computer store. Dave