w00t! got an early present yesterday... - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: quench
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 23, 2011, 04:53:21 pm
content: woohoo... my first scope!!& I'm super excited to play around with it. I think Dave's enthusiasm has infected meanywho, i had to share my excitement with someone... the wife and dog just don't quite get it.</geek>

author: deephaven
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 23, 2011, 05:09:04 pm
content: Congrats. That's quite a scope for your first one!I hope your wife and dog are getting equally nice presents!

author: olsenn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 23, 2011, 05:15:26 pm
content: No kidding, haha; you're using a AA batteries for power and what appears to be a radioshack-esque multimeter, and yet you have a multi-thousand dollar oscilloscope... I think you got your priorities mixed up.

author: firewalker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 23, 2011, 05:16:18 pm
content: Good for you!Should should also buy an analog one.Alexander.

author: quench
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 23, 2011, 05:35:48 pm
content: @olsenn : eh, my priorities are fine. i've got other gear not in the shot, not that it really matters. And that meter is a Craftman, not radio shack

author: dcel
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2011, 05:24:57 am
content: I can't quite see the model number in the photo, which one is it? Who did you buy through and how much? I have been drooling over the Agilents because if I am going to spend the money, I'm gonna get the best! I really want the 3000 series, but may have to settle for the 2000.Merry ChristmasChris

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 24, 2011, 05:33:05 am
content: Congrats, that's some first scope!I'm surprised the wife let you buy it!Dave.

author: The_Penguin
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2011, 05:37:37 am
content: Nice!!My early Christmas present is a Fluke 87-VHope to order a Rigol 1102 after Christmas.

author: requim
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2011, 05:47:30 am
content: I'm gonna take a stab and say he got the DSO-X 2012A - base price $1494 USD. The 3012A has the probe sensors whereas the 2012A does not.

author: benemorius
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2011, 09:02:36 am
content: Grats!! Don't mind the haters. They're just jealous.(I kid!)Your priorities are your own, but I'd say you've made a fine decision nonetheless. Power supplies can be breadboarded on demand, measurement confidence can be waived, and parts can be scrounged, but you simply can't put a price on the convenience and utility of having a real (and very nice!) scope.

author: DaveDE
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 26, 2011, 08:52:51 pm
content: Congrats on your new scope. You're going to love it. I bought an MSOX3024 a month ago and can't seem to keep my hands off of it. It's a joy to use.

author: kaz911
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2011, 09:07:10 pm
content: My msox-3024 is waiting at my local dhl office when I get home.I was considering an earlier flight but do not think my wife would agree to that plan.....