Hi guys sorry for the dumb question here.

I'm thinking of getting the genuine VCDS and was wondering how much room does it take on a laptop?

Also could I just use a Netbook instead.

Thanks

Paul

It takes up less than 100MB, a netbook is ideal (it’s what I use)

1.4 What are the computer requirements?

A computer running Microsoft Windows. A Laptop, Netbook or Tablet computer is best, but a

desktop PC can also be used.

With a Serial interface: As of VCDS Release 11.x, we recommend at least a 500 MHz Pentium-II (or AMD equivalent) with 128 MB of RAM and Windows 2000 or newer. Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and 7 are all fine. As of Release 10, we no longer support Windows 95, 98, ME or NT4.

With a USB interface: We recommend at least a 1 GHz Pentium-III (or AMD equivalent) with 256 MB of RAM and Windows XP or newer. With Windows Vista or 7, use a machine robust enough to properly support the operating system.

VCDS may work on some lesser PCs, but machines with specs lower than the above recommendations are "unsupported" meaning if it doesn't work, please don't ask us for help.

Available disk-space should be a non-issue on any PC made in the last 10 years; VCDS requires less than 100 MB.

Screen resolution can be as low as 640x480, but 800x600 or more is recommended.

If you are using a power supply for a laptop, it should be one specifically designed for that purpose,

NOT a “universal" adapter.

Systems running Windows in a virtualized environment (for example Virtual PC on a Mac) are not supported. See also

Question 1.8.

Thanks Gizmo for your help

I had it fitted on a Samsung Q1 without any problems don't waste any more time without one,get it bought now.

I use a netbook now as it has much better battery life. I really need to wipe it and start with a new O/S though as current one is a bit slow (unit is second hand too.....)

Thanks guys for replies. I was thinking of a Netbook too as its smaller.My OBD reader is complete rubbish I must admit.