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_ar_:
Thank you all for your input!
PA4TIM:
I do repair work and this can involve the same old digi-stuff (but then most times  in industrial/automotive stuff and sometimes older measurement/calibration gear)

What about a scopemeter ? I have a 60 MHz from Siglent SHS-1062, (isolated but there is also a much cheaper normal version). Although I have 2 scopes on my bench, I use the Siglent more often as I expected when I bought it. (I made a (youtube) review: http://www.pa4tim.nl/?p=5896 )

I also have a HP logic probe and HP 547 current tracer, the latter is very handy. I only miss the current inserter (So I use a DIY one) I think a logic probe is handy but for me not a scope replacement. I want to see what is going (wr)on(g). But I think for your use it can often replace a scope (In my case it is often a mix of analog and digital circuits)

I use 3 logic analysers. The one of my DSO for real time HW trouble shooting, a Tek 1241 for old stuff with a lot of lines to monitor (check if all control lines are active and with a correct timing,  and a Zero-plus for decoding (if I really have to good deep). But I could live without them most of the time (but the times I need them I am happy I have them)

I also have a meter-scope,  :) a DMM with a simple scope instead of a scoop with a simple DMM like the Siglent. That is my number one meter and most used instrument. A Keithley 7510 (but before you think, that is handy, be sure that you first sit down before you google it because this is not a hobby grade DMM,    8) 
Gyro:

--- Quote from: _ar_ on July 15, 2018, 07:40:00 am ---What would be my best option? Are the Owon/Hantek USB scopes still recommended for beginners? What about those e-design mini handheld scopes? Thanks for your help!

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Without entering into the undefined budget issue, to answer this specific question from your OP....

If thinking about Hantek / Owon USB scopes then the sensible option is the Owon VDS1022I - the USB isolated version. Then you won't have any issues with noise or PC damage due to ground loops (accidental or not). The S/W works from Win XP to Win10. Not sure how well it would work in virtualbox. If you look at the later pages of the teardown thread then you will see that some folks have been doing investigation in that area.

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/owon-vds1022i-quick-teardown-(versus-the-hantek-6022be)/

Now to continue the discussion on what scope actually suits your needs...  :popcorn:
Jwillis:
Commodores typically ran from 1Mhz to 4Mhz .Even the VIC ran at systems clock ,around 1 Mhz for NTSC and if I remember 980Khz for PAL.So a 20Mhz oscilloscope is plenty .You don't need the most powerful scope on the market.Even a used analog 20Mhz would do just fine .It all depends on your budget.
tggzzz:

--- Quote from: KissAnalog.com on November 16, 2018, 09:07:03 am ---I’ve posted my top 10 oscilloscopes under $300 US and here is the link.

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Sorry, I'm not going to waste spend 25 minutes of my remaining life to find out what you could state with 2 mins typing and all of us could read in 30 seconds.
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