Re: Scope question
- From: "Bob" <nimby1_notspamm_@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 09 Apr 2005 19:56:27 GMT
"John Larkin" <jjSNIPlarkin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
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> On Sat, 09 Apr 2005 18:25:11 GMT, "Yoda" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> >Hi All,
> >
> >I'm getting ready to buy an oscilloscope for my own use. I had decided to
> >buy an older refurbished HP 54600A DSO. Mainly because it's what I use at
> >work and I'm comfortable with it and like the automatic measurements. But
> >after pricing them ($800 and up), I feel like I'd probably be better off
> >going with one of the new low-end Tek scopes like the TDS 1000 or TDS
2000
> >series. I'm not building spaceships and just need a good general purpose
DSO
> >for everyday signal and measurement use. I don't want to take my chances
on
> >Ebay.
> >
> >My question is, how do the newer Tek scopes compare to this old HP I've
been
> >getting ready to buy? Max budget is about $1500 which puts the TDS 2012
in
> >reach. And secondly, please recommend any good places to buy online, good
> >service and support etc. Thanks for any comments.
> >
> >-Dave
> >
>
> I have, um, about 50 oscilloscopes, and the 2012 is the one I use
> regularly [1]. It's small, light, works great, has a nice color
> display, and is easy to drive.
>
> John
>
> [1] and an 11801 for the fast stuff.
>
>
Yep. I concur.
I've used, and own, a bunch of scopes. I just bought a TDS2024. It's a
fabulous piece of equipment for its cost.
Get the 2012. You won't regret it.
Bob
.
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