Choosing a professional scan tool

I've got the little bluetooth transmitter that allows my smartphone to run TorquePro. I've got an old Innova code reader that does a couple different OBD1 systems.

I feel like it's time to get a real scan tool. I'm sure it will need to be used. What has a lot of bang for the buck under $1,000?

I have an otc genesys which i bought used for $500 several years ago. It has served me well. I really like the live data on it. You can pick between numbers, line graphs or gauges for each item of data. Snap on solus is real similar. A snapon modus is the solus with a graphing multimeter built in. I havent personally worked with modus but they seem really nice. I would go for one of those three if I were in the market, and would put the modus at the top of the list if it were cost comparable. I would buy a used one from a pro shop that is upgrading, more bang for the buck. Check the software before you buy. Mine is only updted to 2006. That was fine when i bought it in 2009, but now I need it upgraded for newer cars. Last time I checked the software upgrade was like $800.

Autel makes great stuff. Their Maxisys pro is my go-to but 2x your budget. They have less expensive versions and updates are reasonable.

1k budget this is what you want: http://www.autelmall.com/wholesale/2014-autel-maxidas-ds708-english-version-bottom-price-update-online-1145.html

Does anyone have any input on OBD2 scan software for windows such as THIS?

Seems like you could get pretty much the same functionality as a professional scanner for way cheap. You could even continue to use your OBD2 bluetooth plug.