I think I am stuck on the fact that the DS1054 seems to be a more "complex" item that the DP832 (including R&D), so I am expecting it to cost less.
I hadn't thought about the copper / computer aspect which makes sense, though it might make sense to lower the margin on an oscilloscope to get in on what seems to be a large market.
Then again, why shouldn't that apply to the DP832 ? Wait, they do by offering lower performing models which might be more in line with Schools and hobbyists.
Am I wrong ?
Now that you are making me think...thanks...It seems more to the point that each model is aimed at different markets, so it's up to the user to chose a more prosumer model or not...so in a nutshell, the Ds1054 is aimed at an entry level and the DP832 isn't.
Thanks to all !