Since my laptop GT1 got stolen, I've been looking for a good replacement. My priority has always been good diagnostics and not really a focus on custom coding. I really like how DIS has Test plans.

With that in mind, I am building another "GT1" laptop with DIS running in VM vs native install.

Software:
- VMware Workstation v6.5 = $0 (downloaded)
- DIS v44 = $0 (downloaded)
- Windows XP OS for laptop = $0 (already on my laptop)

Hardware:
- Any laptop but must have an actual serial port = $0 (already have)
- Serial interface ADS/OBD PC cable = $100 (pre-assembled & tested. Available as a kit for $60)
- ADS/OBD adapter (needed for OBDII port under dash) = $35 (pre-assembled)
- Shipping for Interface cable and adapter cost $10 from:
ADS/OBD - Interfaces 4 Beemers

Total cost = $145


I will be give feedback soon. I will be testing this on my E36 M3.

Preliminary feedback: Setup was very easy as the interface cables came with instructions to use with DIS v44.

I just haven't had a chance to use it with the weather we've been having lately.