Honda Diagnostic System Comparison Chart
(Service Express)
Comparison of HDS Tablet, Pocket Tester, and PC Version.
Features
HDS Tablet
Pocket Tester
HDS PC S/W & HIM
GENERAL
Snopshort Recorder Suport
YES
YES
YES
Data List
YES
YES
YES
Freeze Frame
YES
YES
YES
DLC Locator
YES
YES
YES
OBD II Generic Scantool Function
YES
YES
NO
Reads / Clears DTC Codes
YES
YES
YES
Software Model Year Covered
1992-Current
1992-Current
1992-2007
Vehicle System Coverage
All Systems
All Systems
All Systems
Multimeter / oscilloscope
YES
NO
NO
Control Module Programming
YES
YES
YES
Portability
Excellent
Excellent
Limited
Rugged Design
Excellent
Excellent
Poor
System Functional Tests
YES
YES
YES
S/W Customization by AH
YES
YES
YES
System Update
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
VIN Bar Code Reader
YES
NO
NO
Warranty
1 Year
1 Year
1 Year on HIM
NETWORK
Connects to Printer
YES
YES
YES
Operating System
Microsoft CE.NET
Pocket PC
Microsoft Windows
DISPLAY
Backlit Display
YES
YES
YES
Outdoor Screen Visibility
Marginal
Excellent
Marginal
Color Screen
YES
YES
YES
Touch Screen
YES
YES
NO
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
User Guide & Setup Instructions
YES
YES
YES
Updates via Internet or CD
YES
YES
YES
(*) Some 2006 vehicles will require a next-generation interface module. This tool will be available late 2005.
 Note: Honda diagnostic software for all three platforms is included in one software package.
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