OBD II plug to USB and software

I'm thinking instead of a cheap scan tool, getting a plug to USB connecter to hook up my laptop. Any recommendations for the plug and software? EBAY lists a bunch starting at $11.00 and going up.

I'm thinking instead of a cheap scan tool, getting a plug to USB connecter to hook up my laptop. Any recommendations for the plug and software? EBAY lists a bunch starting at $11.00 and going up.

You may want to research these two links.

ELMScan 5 Compact:
ScanTool 423001 ElmScan 5 Compact OBD-II Scan Tool and OBDwiz Diagnostic Software : Amazon.com : Automotive (http://www.amazon.com/ScanTool-423001-ElmScan-Diagnostic-Software/dp/B002PYBZJO/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1362949709&sr=1-1&keywords=scan+5)
http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/images/misc/amazon_icon.gif (http://www.amazon.com/ScanTool-423001-ElmScan-Diagnostic-Software/dp/B002PYBZJO/) ScanTool 423001 ElmScan 5 Compact OBD-II Scan Tool and OBDwiz Diagnostic Software : Amazon.com : Automotive (http://www.amazon.com/ScanTool-423001-ElmScan-Diagnostic-Software/dp/B002PYBZJO/)

OBDLink SX :
ScanTool 425801 OBDLink SX OBD-II Scan Tool USB Interface with OBDwiz Diagnostic Software : Amazon.com : Automotive (http://www.amazon.com/ScanTool-425801-Interface-Diagnostic-Software/dp/B005ZWM0R4/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1362949709&sr=1-3&keywords=scan+5)
http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/images/misc/amazon_icon.gif (http://www.amazon.com/ScanTool-425801-Interface-Diagnostic-Software/dp/B005ZWM0R4/) ScanTool 425801 OBDLink SX OBD-II Scan Tool USB Interface with OBDwiz Diagnostic Software : Amazon.com : Automotive (http://www.amazon.com/ScanTool-425801-Interface-Diagnostic-Software/dp/B005ZWM0R4/)

Please do not buy a clone from ebay. If it costs less than $20 then you shouldn't buy it. The clones do not support mode $06.

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