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Hantek 2000 series - 2C42/2C72/2D42/2D72
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ataradov:
Buttons are too overloaded with functions, so it is very hard to control the UI and trace parameters (V/div, time/div, offset). The screen is very small for a real every day use tool.

If you absolutely need battery power, then I have no idea. Otherwise Rigol 1054z or similar offerings from Siglent.

Also for this scope 3K memory is plenty, given the nightmarish navigation, you won't be scrolling past what's on the screen a lot anyway.
cliffyk:
I would not buy one unless my budget was such that it was what I could afford--while it is better than no 'scope, and one step above the silly "toy" ARM/NANO based things it is just a small step. If you can swing it get one of it's big brothers, like the DSO1000B series instruments...
scatterandfocus:
Thanks ataradov.  I think my needs are pretty lowly at this point, and I don't see that changing any time soon.  I do want battery power for portability and isolation.  I'm surprised that the bench dso's don't off a low power mode for running from battery power.  They look to be small and light weight, but being tied to ac power limits mobility.  I'm also surprised that there aren't any small tablet format scopes in the lower price range.  It could be a very handy device.  As you said, the display on the 2XX2 scopes (and the mini dso's) is too small.  Looks like the lowest cost option for a tablet format is from Micsig at 3-4x the price of a 2D42.  Sure the specs are better, but if you don't need the higher specs, you are paying 3-4x the price for only a bigger display.
ataradov:
It is up to you, of course, but for a first DSO I would strongly advice against buying this. Really, I operated dozens of real DSOs of all price ranges, and this thing frustrates me to no end. I know exactly what I want to do, and I constantly get confused and change stuff I don't want to change. I'm not sure it will be able to figure it out if you don't know how to operate a scope.
scatterandfocus:
Well I have a lowly analog scope, so maybe for now I will just video that if I need to look back at waveforms and nevermind mobility for now.   Either that or get an Owon VDS1022I connected to an old laptop to compliment my analog scope.  Too bad the Owon isn't compatible with android tablets.

I guess my problem is that I know what I want in a dso, but no one makes it yet.  And I think I'm far from being alone.  Tons of those toy mini dso's have been sold because they are low cost and battery powered, even though they aren't a decent tool.  There is definitely a want for that sort of format at the lower cost bracket.  And multi-functionality (scope, awg, meter) adds alot of value.
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