At one point I purchased an upgrade for my ship's scanning tool.

I thought it just meant the tool moved faster, but it must mean that my capacity is expanded too.

How far in did you get this?

You'll need the Salarian you obtain on Omega and then someone (cannot remember who) on your crew will tell you about the upgrade which you can then make.

Was this after you had gotten the cook his ingredients?  I just got him the ingredients, but have not given it to him yet.

I should be getting my ME2 sometime today but I'm having a bit of a conundrum. I don't know which Shepard I'm going to use first.

I'm stunned, frame rate seems locked and not seen any texture pop in yet... visually and aurally it's really sweet.

if only they can re-release the first game with ME2's engine update..

It's meh

As a vocal complainer about the side missions in the first... let me just say

Bravo Bioware. The side missions are much more substantial and fun to play. I'm so glad they did away with the old ones.

ameratsu -

Have you done any of the loyalty side missions? I just did my first, and it was great.

^ I've done 3. So far so good. (Miranda, Jacob, Jack)