I'll be studying electrical engineering come October and I look and look and I've seen many review videos including Dave's one, but I have yet to come to a solid conclusion. Here are my thoughts:
Fluke 115 - Expensive, no micro amp range[3YR warranty][130 pounds]
BK Precision 2709B - Subpar accuracy, can't measure temperature(?)[3YR warranty][80 pounds]
Agilent U1232A - No milliamp range [3YR warranty][104 pounds]
Fluke 17B - [1YR warranty][70 pounds]
UNI-T UT61E - External build quality, at least, is 'meh'[1YR warranty][~40 pounds]
If anything, I'd go for the BK P 2709B if forced at this point due to it being 'cheap' (I can get a hold of it for around 80 pounds) and it having all the expected features of a meter at its price range except temperature. The subpar accuracy (at least, compared to the fluke and agilent), realistically, I could get away with, at least for the duration of my course. The second best bet might be the Fluke 17B, though, I'm not hugely impressed even though the paper specs should encourage me to be (for the price)?
Is there a meter in existence with the build quality of a Fluke 115 or Agilent U1232A (externally as well as internally), the features of a 2709b (with temperature functionality as well if possible) and the accuracy of a U1232A or better? I live in the UK by the way so shipping and handling as well as import costs may make some obscure meters impractical. I included the fluke 115 because I would theoretically be willing to pay 130 for a meter that fits all my wants and needs, but certainly no more than that. Less than 100 would be ideal.
Lastly, I considered second hand or ebay 'new' but what I absolutely cannot afford to happen is to attempt (with almost no knowledge) to adequately test a meter, miss a glaring fault and then only discover it when I use the feature, out of the return window. Additionally, If possible, I'd rather not upgrade 'when I need it' as I like to buy products that will last me a long time period of regular use.
Thanks.
Edit: Checked warranties