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Fluke 289 - yet a good investment nowadays?
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bdunham7:

--- Quote from: BeBuLamar on October 10, 2023, 02:25:29 pm ---I thought the 289 was release long before 2013. I remembered in 2004 just after I bought the 189 Fluke came to me and demonstrated the 287/289 so I think it should come out 2005 or so.

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2007.  Mine (the old one) was from 2010.  New version (respun board, no supercap) was 2016 IIRC.
BeBuLamar:
Mine 289 has firmware 1.16 but I think it was made after 2016. My 287 which was made 2022 has firmware 1.41.
arturmariojr:
I parcially agree with you...
Having equipments that will last is important, more even they are expensive. So Fluke 289 meets this point.

But, see at your pocket... you don't have iPhone 1.0 in it, do you?

Even if Apple would insist it is a great hardware, innovative at 20 years ago and that works up today, you bought new phones because new features and market pressure, isn't it?

Is the same in the case of Fluke, and worst yet! Fluke is (was?) the king of test equipment. Very well planned, done and with great support. Fluke is at top.

What happend to the ones that are at top? They can take two simple ways: keep their position or drop down. Very simple.  :-//

Processors of nowadays are not the same of 15 years ago. Their prices also are relativelly lower than theis counterparts from 15 years ago, if you consider power consume, speed, memory, etc. The same for ADC or DACs. You must agree.

So, for a giant of measurement industry, it would be a mandatory slogan: keep products ahead of competitors. Fluke has this capability, for sure. For us, costumers of technology, is the price to pay for - upgrade, upgrade, upgrade... but there is a conscience relieve: donnate your old Fluke or HP meters, oscilloscopes, great calibrators to poor people in Brazil, like ME! :-+

I like my old B&K 190 analog meter, but for serious work, a modern one is preferred.

Just my thoughts. Please, don't be offended (and sorry for my poor english!)

Best regards!
Artur

rsjsouza:

--- Quote from: arturmariojr on October 11, 2023, 11:15:57 am ---So, for a giant of measurement industry, it would be a mandatory slogan: keep products ahead of competitors. Fluke has this capability, for sure. For us, costumers of technology, is the price to pay for - upgrade, upgrade, upgrade...
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Artur, as you are probably aware, DMMs are not consumer products like iPhones, thus the pressure for HW and SW upgrades/updates/new features is not as critical.

Moreover, the device is self-contained and therefore does not become obsolete with the passing of years - it still performs its functions as long as it is calibrated and functional.

Over the years it has been quite clear that Fluke's strategy for portable multimeters is to maintain consistency, reliability and quality control to stay ahead of the competition - naturally they fight hard to keep unblemished their brand recognition and perceived value as well (they are not stupid). Innovation and adventurous departures from their established designs, howerver, happen in many areas other than portable multimeters.


--- Quote from: arturmariojr on October 11, 2023, 11:15:57 am ---but there is a conscience relieve: donnate your old Fluke or HP meters, oscilloscopes, great calibrators to poor people in Brazil, like ME! :-+

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:-DD
BeBuLamar:
I don't think a good DMM will get obsolete. I am still using my Fluke 8050a.
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