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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 03:23 PM
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I just ordered a refurbished laptop to run my hp tuner enhanced I/O on (and only hp tuners on). It has all the recommended requirements. I was curious though, it has a USB port, but I'm not sure wich version, 1.0 1.1, 2.0. Does it matter, am I going to have a problem? It's a Dell Latitude c600. Any input would be appreciated.
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Figured it out.... I do need a USB 2.0.... Canceled order just in time, whew! Time to go shopping again. Any recommendations?
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i picked up a new gateway from bestbuy for $449 about a month ago...i would check out gateway/dell and if you work for a government agency you can usually get a 10% discount on new stuff. With new prices as low as they are unless you need a serial port real bad just buy new.
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 05:14 PM
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i picked up a new gateway from bestbuy for $449 about a month ago...i would check out gateway/dell and if you work for a government agency you can usually get a 10% discount on new stuff. With new prices as low as they are unless you need a serial port real bad just buy new.
What's the serial port for?
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 05:18 PM
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up until recently hptuners used a serial port for the interface...they have since switched over to usb.
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 05:22 PM
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So all I really need is a USB 2.0, 650 mhz processor, and 128 mb RAM?

I've only got $488 o.t.d to spend!
(in my paypal acct. )
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http://www1.us.dell.com/content/prod...=19&l=en&s=dhs $525 shipped to your door new
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is the USB 2.0 required? My laptop is USB 1.0 and it runs fine... I mean... USB 1.0 is still what 11mbps?
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Originally Posted by horist
is the USB 2.0 required? My laptop is USB 1.0 and it runs fine... I mean... USB 1.0 is still what 11mbps?

Just wondering, according to this:

http://www.hptuners.com/help/index.h...quirements.htm

you need USB 2.0, I hurried and canceled my laptop order so I wouldn't be screwed!

I really just want something to run Hp STRONG, I'll leave everything else up to the pc.
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doesnt say 2.0...they are just talking about the new usb version which obviously requires a usb port.
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yea, just phrased somwhat confusing... the version 2 HP Tuner hardware requires USB, the Version 1 hardware requires Serial, but USB 1.0 will work just fine
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I also got the new unit and running it off an old USB 1.0 w/o any problems...
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Thanks for the clarification. Guess I should look before I leap! Is a bit confusing though on the hp page though. Well that ought to save me about $100 if I decide not to go the USB 2.0 route.

Will it run better with USB 2.0? Thanks Guys!
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not sure...i will say it runs fine on both of my laptops though...i think my older one might be usb 1.0 & i know the new one is 2.0
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Originally Posted by ashade98

Will it run better with USB 2.0? Thanks Guys!
doubtful... USB 1.0 is about 11mbps I believe... the CAN network can only run at 1MBps (8mbps) at max speed
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