Here is a quote I put together today.
Hi John,
I took a closer look at the VAS 6150B
You are considering the Professional VAS 6150B Testing System Package for your VW AUDI needs.
Hers is a link; http://vw.snapon.com/SpecialToolsDetail.aspx?type=Tools&itemId=38710013
WOW! $13,193.60. Nice rack! LOL
Pretty fancy! We can do it for a lot less!
The 5051/51b is superceded to a $435 printer called the VAS5051/51D.
You already have printers!
Do you have a laptop we can use for this?
The Toughbook has it’s benefits, but are they worth $4500?
I don’t think so. You can buy ten $450 laptops for that!
Let’s see that is 2 for each technician and four to put up on the shelf to replace damage or lost PC’s!
No, I believe a seperate PC is best for this job.
It does not need to be much.
The System requirements for the VAS are easy to meet.
VAG recommends WIN XP PRO svc pack 2 for the install.
You are not going to find that on any new ones.
The biggest difference is the VAS 6356; http://vw.snapon.com/FileServerRoot/CatManFiles/FilesPublished/EQS/VWTools/Images/Digital/Thumbnails/VAS6356.gif
for $6,300.
It has amp clamps and probes as well as an insulation tester for the Hybrids that are coming!
I don’t believe it actually interacts with the VAS19 software though.
The values that it will help you see are already able to be seen with your current equipment.
If you want more, I am sure I can get an additional discount by going direct to the manufacturer.
a link; http://www.avlditest.com/typo3temp/pics/a9953f977d.jpg
Besides, like alot of this, Snap On Equipment solutions are almost constantly O.O.S.!
I have approval tp buy the OE head directly from Softing AG!
I am awaiting the P and A.
Best Regards,
Paul
720-291-7724