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Fungus:

--- Quote from: tautech on September 16, 2022, 10:39:15 pm ---
--- Quote from: thm_w on September 16, 2022, 09:51:12 pm ---These days 4 channels is the minimum I would recommend for someone getting started

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Yet a good portion of our sales are to those stepping up from a CRO and even after years of hobbyist use they can't/don't see a need for 4 channels for what they do. Most often they select the SDS1202X-E for raw and cheap BW as it's more valuable to them than an additional 2 channels.

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"...after years of" isn't the same  as "getting started".

People getting started these days are much more likely to be into microcontrollers than radio/audio.

tautech:

--- Quote from: EEVblog on September 17, 2022, 01:01:50 am ---Just as an aside, I think it would be interesting to do a video on the development of DSO's and the major ones that "changed the game" over the last say 30 years.

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Yes that would be fun but you need specify compact lunchbox LCD display DSO's rather than have some think their CRT DSO should qualify in this group.
IMO you'd want to start with a TDS200 then look for suggestions as to who's next.

--- Quote from: EEVblog on September 17, 2022, 01:04:18 am ---
--- Quote from: adam4521 on September 16, 2022, 10:52:41 pm ---I think there would be viewing interest/hunger for that 'economy' category, the Fnirsi, Owon, Hantek.
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That would be another interesting video "What is the lowest cost USABLE bench scope". You would have to differentiate between bench and handheld here I think.

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Certainly and tablet too as they are 3 entirely different classes of instrument......hmmm, where would you then fit that new Tek ?  :-//

There's a real wealth of exploration in analyzing all these, cost, form factor, specs, stability like you would for the bail on a DMM, connectivity, warranty, feature set ....and just where would the list stop ?  :-DMM

Fungus:

--- Quote from: nctnico on September 16, 2022, 01:32:58 am ---IMHO US$1000 is a bit of a blank area where it comes to oscilloscopes. A limit of US$2000 would be more sane because that will include way more interesting models which really sit above the low end segment. In that price range you can also get several A-brand scopes.

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Sure, but why not $3000?

Or $4000...?


--- Quote from: EEVblog on September 16, 2022, 12:34:18 am ---I don't see it as being a bang-per-buck shootout, then you get into arguments that some $500 model is the winner. So it's more like what is the best most powerful scope you can get under US$1000.

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That's easy: The Rigol MSO5000.  (which now has hi-res mode!)

In a couple of weeks time though? It might be the new 12-bit Rigol HDO1000.  :popcorn:

BillyO:

--- Quote from: Fungus on September 17, 2022, 03:09:51 am ---Why does it matter if it's handheld or not? A lot of handhelds can be plugged in and left running all day.
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Well, there has to be some limit.  Dave can't be expected to run a reasonable comparison between 50 or 60 scopes.  Handhelds could be another video if he wants to go that route, but certainly handheld scopes are a smaller segment of the market.

On that thought, I know Dave and most of the members around here don't like them, but USB scopes would be another interesting video.  I've used one for some years as a portable.  It fits easily into my laptop bag and is smaller, has a much larger screen (my laptop) and more features than a equivalently priced (~$400) handheld.  They do have a place in the grander scheme of things.

EEVblog:

--- Quote from: Fungus on September 17, 2022, 03:09:51 am ---
--- Quote from: EEVblog on September 17, 2022, 01:04:18 am ---That would be another interesting video "What is the lowest cost USABLE bench scope". You would have to differentiate between bench and handheld here I think.

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Why does it matter if it's handheld or not? A lot of handhelds can be plugged in and left running all day.

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For factor and usability. Apples to Apples.


--- Quote ---A recurring theme on EEVBLOG is why aren't those Owons/Hantek bench 'scopes worth buying? They look just like Rigols/Siglents in adverts.
Why is Rigol the starting point for "an oscilloscope actually worth owning"?
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That would be the entire point of such a video.

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