Confirmed that there definitely won't be a launch bundle for UK.
Also confirmed that warranty support is worldwide so no issues for imported units
Must be great to be in that situation
Must be great to be in that situation
Basically had the same experience with R&S folks here. If you're not able to wave big bundles of money, they're yawning. Even items from their used store, forget it if you're trying to haggle.
They're of course very friendly people still - must be company policy or something.
I had a whole different experience when talking to Keysight's people.
In comparison to the older HMO line I am not sure if the tripple 10 makes such a big difference. I can't wait to see the upcoming videos from Watt Circuit, Mike and Dave.
The optional features are way too expensive in my opinion. Two examples from my configuration wishlist:
>> 2 Channel MSO <<
> HMO1212 (1195,-€) scope 2CH;100MHz;10kWfm/s
> simple waveform generator SIN;SQR;PLS;SAW;TRI;DC;<50kHz
+ HO3508 (308,-€) logic probe 8CH;1GS
+ HOO10 (298,-€) serial decoding I2C;SPI;UART;RS232
= 1801,- Euro + VAT
--
> RTB2002 (1250,-€) scope 2CH;70MHz;50kWfm/s
+ RTB-B221 (275,-€) bandwidth upgrade 100MHz
+ RTB-K1 (480,-) serial decoding I2C;SPI
+ RTB-K2 (480,-) serial decoding UART;RS232
+ RTB-B1 (700,-) mixed signal option 16CH;1.25GS
+ RTB-B6 (700,-) arbitrary waveform generator <50MBit/s
= 3885,- Euro + VAT
--
>> 4 Channel MSO <<
> HMO1024(1965,-)
> no waveform generator
+ HO3508 (308,-€) logic probe 8CH;1GS
+ HOO10 (298,-€) serial decoding I2C;SPI;UART;RS232
= 2571,- Euro + VAT
--
> RTB2004 (1900,-€) scope 4CH;70MHz;50kWfm/s
+ RTB-B241 (225,-€) bandwidth upgrade 100MHz
+ RTB-K1 (480,-) serial decoding I2C;SPI
+ RTB-K2 (480,-) serial decoding UART;RS232
+ RTB-B1 (700,-) mixed signal option 16CH;1.25GS
= 3785,- Euro + VAT
Source: Price and options: http://shop.rohde-schwarz.com/de/r-srrtb2004bu.html
In comparison to the older HMO line I am not sure if the tripple 10 makes such a big difference. I can't wait to see the upcoming videos from Watt Circuit, Mike and Dave.
The optional features are way too expensive in my opinion. Two examples from my configuration wishlist:
...
In the US they sell the RTB-PK1.02 Application Bundle for $1260 which includes all serial options + segmented memory + wavegen. If this is also available in Europe, it would make some of your configurations significantly cheaper.
In comparison to the older HMO line I am not sure if the tripple 10 makes such a big difference. I can't wait to see the upcoming videos from Watt Circuit, Mike and Dave.
The optional features are way too expensive in my opinion. Two examples from my configuration wishlist:
...
In the US they sell the RTB-PK1.02 Application Bundle for $1260 which includes all serial options + segmented memory + wavegen. If this is also available in Europe, it would make some of your configurations significantly cheaper.
I can't find any bundles available here in Europe. Maybe only for big customers.
And if I understand it right TestEquity or other US suppliers do not want or can not sell this special offer to Europe.
In comparison to the older HMO line I am not sure if the tripple 10 makes such a big difference. I can't wait to see the upcoming videos from Watt Circuit, Mike and Dave.
The optional features are way too expensive in my opinion. Two examples from my configuration wishlist:
...
In the US they sell the RTB-PK1.02 Application Bundle for $1260 which includes all serial options + segmented memory + wavegen. If this is also available in Europe, it would make some of your configurations significantly cheaper.
I can't find any bundles available here in Europe. Maybe only for big customers.
And if I understand it right TestEquity or other US suppliers do not want or can not sell this special offer to Europe.
Looks like at least Farnell Germany might have the app bundle available soon?
http://de.farnell.com/rohde-schwarz/rtb-pk1/software-bundle-oszilloskope/dp/2723131?ost=RTB-PK1.02&selectedCategoryId=&categoryNameResp=Alle&searchView=table&iscrfnonsku=false
Must be great to be in that situation
Basically had the same experience with R&S folks here. If you're not able to wave big bundles of money, they're yawning. Even items from their used store, forget it if you're trying to haggle.
They're of course very friendly people still - must be company policy or something.
I had a whole different experience when talking to Keysight's people.
I think it is a company policy - had same polite but dismissive and non-interested attitude when I dealt with their HQ when I was in the UAE.
Last time I asked for a quote on the ScopeRider in the UK - when I told the sales guy the quoted SRP was too much for my current budget - he never even bothered to reply to that email.
The TestEquity web site shows a similar message:
"Delivery for all new orders is 30 days. Only 3 left for new orders as of 3/21 - Place your order before supplies run out completely!"
Thanks for the teardown Mike. One thing I noticed is: No flash memory? Must be in the FPGA then?
Looks like promo's are sold out! Just tried to purchase from TestForce (Canada). Got a quote on Monday, placed the order Tuesday, was told today that they've told by R&S there are no more promo's to sell.
Less than 2 weeks and that's it!? Come on R&S. I've never purchased R&S before, nor will I now. Pretty shady.
Anybody else getting knocked down when they try to order?
FYI: This in no way reflects on my positive opinion about TestForce. Ty was very helpful, responsive and apologetic when he learned of this treason on R&S's part.