Isn a Pocket PC scan tool less durable than a proprietary scan tool. Why use a Pocket PC?
Many scan tool vendors often point this out in their sales approach. This is not true. Applus+ Autologic Inc. has been delivering Pocket PC applications for many years with great durability of the equipment in the automotive environment. If this is still a concern, there are plenty of cases available from places such as www.mobileplanet.com that protect the Pocket PC to NEMA standards. These standards far exceed the durability of most Scan tools not based on Pocket PCs. Some even allow dunking the tool in a bucket of water. There are several other advantages to using the Pocket PC. Typically service parts are readily available from many outlets. Obsolescence problems frequently encountered with Scan tools not based on Pocket PCs from platform and display changes are much less a problem. Technology on Pocket PCs continues on a steady march forward as millions are made each year. Scan tools not based on Pocket PCs often use obsolete technology as the manufacture makes at most several tho
