Though I probably shouldn't just point the finger at Tek, I bet other manufacturers shovel similar BS.
Yeah this sort of thing is was what I was referring to with "Some cherry picking and outright deliberately misleading omissions" in their comparisons - while I don't have experience with the KS 2k series scope, the R&S has: actually 20Mpts max single-capture memory in half-channel mode (plus up to 160 across multiple captures in segmented mode), 10-bit depth etc.
there is a VESA mount
it could be attached to a standard monitor arm/stand
or one of their accessories
and is duplicated on the back of the battery pack so you can still use the same accessories when its fitted
.... then its a matter of interpretation. You pushed the marketing nonsense about it, and I quote verbatim:Name another scope that:
- Moves seamlessly from bench use to portable use, with VESA mount and rack mount option.It doesn't move seamlessly from bench to portable use, nothing clips on/off in a smooth motion. There is a VESA mount that things can be screwed onto, and to swap mount/position/use you need to unscrew the current mount and then screw on another (or in another position).
1000% not seamless, it looks like a stand is pretty much mandatory to use this scope with (such as the one included that offers different set/mounted angles) which immediately uses up the VESA mount. The stands/configurations are mutually exclusive, you can't pick it up off the tilting mount and have it sit flat. As others pointed out the size/weight of this makes the power cabling and probes a significant force (common to many of these small plastic scopes).
The only thing going for it is that it does have the VESA mounts. But you keep talking like they are more than just a set of dumb threaded holes. A nice feature, but not some ingeniously integrated design wonder that is making me embarrassed for correctly guessing they would be just some holes on the back of the scope.
I can now see how the metal stand prevents it from falling over backward. The important parts were not revealed before. However, using any angled stand I've ever had, the designers have never chosen the angle I prefer. In this one it's flat, 90 deg. or the one angle. Why not make it adjustable?
Understand what they are trying to acheive here, but as per past Tek launches it fails yet again. Suspect this is aimed at setas of learning and faceless companies that can make a phone to the 35+ years association with their bearded Tek rep circa 1972 and order 50+ bean counters won;t be whinging once the 35%+ discount kicks in for that kind of order. Yawn.
Out of curiosity, in your opinion how does it "fail"? Sounds like it's pricing?
For a professional user, price/performance is important, even for places that have no problem buying 250000 USD VNA if they have a business need for it and if it is necessary to do the job...
While this scope is a refreshing thing coming from otherwise very complacent Tek, it is very misguided product in a very Tek way.
They are competing with RTB2000 and pricing it according to it? Why?
Though I probably shouldn't just point the finger at Tek, I bet other manufacturers shovel similar BS.That is what's called Marketing ... And Tek is no different than others.
Personally it makes me sick seeing companies comparing themselves to each other, bringing out only better specs, not mentioning worse.
You seem to be missing the point.. This is not BMW forum where rich kids bulshit about which car is more fancy and they don't care how much it costs "because I'm worth it".. And daddy pays for it...
You seem to be missing the point.. This is not BMW forum where rich kids bulshit about which car is more fancy and they don't care how much it costs "because I'm worth it".. And daddy pays for it...Sorry, but you got it wrong.
As per now it's one and the only, such a compact device, with removable batteries and good capabilities.
Please don't forget, that oscilloscopes are used also for slow signals, that don't require more than RTB2K can offer.
That is the case for me. Here having choice R&S 2K and Tek MSO2 for traveling with it, Tek wins. As simple as that I can put it in my bagpack, R&S I can't.
And money wise. For bussiness that amounts are peanuts, just another tool in toolbox.
Show me another device in such a form factor and similar capabilities.
I'm sorry, but to me, shiny membrane keyboards scream kitchen appliance..
You clearly don't understand what's happening here.
VESA mounts are on the back of the scope AND battery pack, so you can mount the scope WITH or WITHOUT the battery pack to EITHER the sexy metal handle stand which has 4 angles of viewing depending on which (very nice) thumb screws you use and which way you orient it. Or you can use the plastic kick stand on EITHER the battery back version or direct on the scope.
You are demonstrably wrong that "Just a straight out VESA mount that is mutually exclusive with portability".
What capabilities you will use?? Could you explain a bit, roughly, please? BW, channels etc..
There are many devices that are better stationary scopes and better portable scopes...
You seem to be missing the point.. This is not BMW forum where rich kids bulshit about which car is more fancy and they don't care how much it costs "because I'm worth it".. And daddy pays for it...Sorry, but you got it wrong.
As per now it's one and the only, such a compact device, with removable batteries and good capabilities.
Please don't forget, that oscilloscopes are used also for slow signals, that don't require more than RTB2K can offer.
That is the case for me. Here having choice R&S 2K and Tek MSO2 for traveling with it, Tek wins. As simple as that I can put it in my bagpack, R&S I can't.
In my opinion (and that is based on info I have), all of the RTB2000, Keysight 2000 and this Tex are a "placeholder" devices: a device that is there only to fill in a place in a catalog.
And boot time on RTB.... LOVE IT!
In my opinion (and that is based on info I have), all of the RTB2000, Keysight 2000 and this Tex are a "placeholder" devices: a device that is there only to fill in a place in a catalog.
In my opinion (and that is based on info I have), all of the RTB2000, Keysight 2000 and this Tex are a "placeholder" devices: a device that is there only to fill in a place in a catalog.
I can't see how you can call it "placholder" when it has the VESA mount and battery options. That alone makes it highly desirable to some market segments.
If it was just a 2 series desktop unit, which is what I actually expected until I opened the bag, then I would agree it was a placeholder.
They seem to have tried to not make it just a placeholder.
In my opinion (and that is based on info I have), all of the RTB2000, Keysight 2000 and this Tex are a "placeholder" devices: a device that is there only to fill in a place in a catalog.
I can assure you that R&S does not consider the RTB2000 a "placeholder" - it's a very popular product.
I'm sorry, but to me, shiny membrane keyboards scream kitchen appliance..I have the exact same impression - being burned by older test gear with membrane buttons in the past (Wavetek, for example), I can't shake the feeling of a hard-to-use UI. On the other hand, some membrane buttons can be well made and I would need to actually use it to have a more concrete opinion.
Indeed VESA mounts are interesting and I would have loved to see a simple clip-on adapter to it as well. It is seamless in the sense it seems that it can be converted from mount to portable, but the inconvenience of the screws is what I think it kills the "seamless" stance.
But we all know that R&S real strength and focus lies up the chain, where it makes many absolutely extraordinary products...
I agree, as I said, there is some innovation... I also would like VESA mounts on all scopes...
But batteries on it are huge module that costs as much as top of the line Micsig.... Whole Micsig is like 1.5 kilos...
It has some advantages but they are, I don't know, not worth the price they are asking?
I agree, as I said, there is some innovation... I also would like VESA mounts on all scopes...
I suspect this will start a trend.
And boot time on RTB.... LOVE IT!
The boot time on the 2 series unfortunately sucks arse