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Is Rigol DS1054Z still a good option in 2019?
Mr. Scram:
--- Quote from: tautech on August 03, 2019, 10:20:42 pm ---Yep all that.
Of the Teks (CRO's and DSO's), HP's Telequipment, Philips, BWD, Atten, Siglent and yes Rigol I've used the variance in UI is immense just to do the same thing ! ::)
That modern equipment all have deeper menu structures can make them harder to use, not just because of substantially more functionality but mostly hidden menu controls whereas they were once all on the front panel.
Each piece of equipment takes precious time to learn and the buyer of any new brand must be aware if this as it can dramatically impact on productivity until familiarity and muscle memory builds to help out.
A little time one on one spent with customers helps them immensely to get to grips with a new instrument and never do they think this to be wasted time.
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You're right. People who own a Rigol now should only upgrade to another Rigol. Siglents would confuse them and would mean a waste of time. Considering the popularity of the DS1054Z video it's probably best if everyone buys a Rigol. That's what people are already familiar with after all.
tautech:
--- Quote from: Mr. Scram on August 03, 2019, 10:34:16 pm ---
--- Quote from: tautech on August 03, 2019, 10:20:42 pm ---Yep all that.
Of the Teks (CRO's and DSO's), HP's Telequipment, Philips, BWD, Atten, Siglent and yes Rigol I've used the variance in UI is immense just to do the same thing ! ::)
That modern equipment all have deeper menu structures can make them harder to use, not just because of substantially more functionality but mostly hidden menu controls whereas they were once all on the front panel.
Each piece of equipment takes precious time to learn and the buyer of any new brand must be aware if this as it can dramatically impact on productivity until familiarity and muscle memory builds to help out.
A little time one on one spent with customers helps them immensely to get to grips with a new instrument and never do they think this to be wasted time.
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You're right.
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Really, for once you see the logic in the above ?
--- Quote ---People who own a Rigol now should only upgrade to another Rigol. Siglents would confuse them and would mean a waste of time.
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Yes of course unless they want decent FFT, FRA, MSO, AWG, webrowser or Wifi capabilities.
It is NEVER as simple as some might make it out to be ! ::)
Mr. Scram:
--- Quote from: tautech on August 03, 2019, 11:01:28 pm ---Really, for once you see the logic in the above ?
Yes of course unless they want decent FFT, FRA, MSO, AWG, webrowser or Wifi capabilities.
It is NEVER as simple as some might make it out to be ! ::)
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Correct. If you want the relevant bits of those you'd opt for a Keysight oscilloscope instead of a Rigol. That's why Siglent made sure it was "inspired" by Keysight equipment. It facilitates that comfortable transition when people are done with amateur kit.
tautech:
--- Quote from: Mr. Scram on August 04, 2019, 12:11:37 am ---
--- Quote from: tautech on August 03, 2019, 11:01:28 pm ---Really, for once you see the logic in the above ?
Yes of course unless they want decent FFT, FRA, MSO, AWG, webrowser or Wifi capabilities.
It is NEVER as simple as some might make it out to be ! ::)
--- End quote ---
Correct. If you want the relevant bits of those you'd opt for a Keysight oscilloscope instead of a Rigol. That's why Siglent made sure it was "inspired" by Keysight equipment. It facilitates that comfortable transition when people are done with amateur kit.
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:-DD
And at what price point ?
That line of thinking isn’t even relevant for this $500 limit thread.
Mr. Scram:
--- Quote from: tautech on August 04, 2019, 12:17:29 am --- :-DD
And at what price point ?
That line of thinking isn’t even relevant for this $500 limit thread.
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About $500 gets you a Keysight 1000X with a surprising amount of 2000X and even 3000T features. No problem if that's too much. Back to the comfortable familiarity of the Rigol kit we go.
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