Rigol MSO/DS2000A and Rigol MSO/DS4000 look much nicer than Rigol MSO5000 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: pascal_sweden
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 20, 2020, 05:07:37 pm
content: I personally think that the Rigol MSO/DS2000A series and the Rigol MSO/DS4000 series look much nicer than the Rigol MSO5000 series.Why did Rigol change to a cheaper looking design?Moreover the screen on those older oscilloscopes are Matte instead of Glossy, which is a much better choice!Why did Rigol change to a Glossy screen?The Economy version of the Rigol MSO5000 series (MSO5000-E) looks even cheaper!Rigol MSO/DS2000A series:Rigol MSO/DS4000 series:Rigol MSO5000 series:Rigol MSO5000-E series:

author: james_s
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 20, 2020, 05:41:30 pm
content: I don't really have much of a preference. Neither is going to win any awards from me on styling but they all at least resemble serious instruments rather than looking like toys for children. I don't place a lot of emphasis on the appearance when shopping for tools, usability is far more important.I generally prefer glossy displays over matte although with a scope that may find use on a brightly lit bench I suppose matte could be better.

author: tv84
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 20, 2020, 06:22:56 pm
content: Quote from: pascal_sweden on June 20, 2020, 05:07:37 pmI challenge you to maintain the previous beautiness while cramming the size of MSO5000 screen in there.

author: 2N3055
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 20, 2020, 06:31:54 pm
content: What is the purpose of your last few topics? Like the one how new Siglent had thicker buttons on previous models?I'm not complaining, I'm just confused.Instruments are not consumer products. Nobody cares about Apple like design on scope. And for better. If Apple designed the scope it would have one button and all channels would be same shade of grey...Like tv84 says, these new scopes have more functions than ever before. It is actually amazing how well they balance all that complexity.

author: tv84
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 20, 2020, 06:46:00 pm
content: Quote from: 2N3055 on June 20, 2020, 06:31:54 pmProbably he's being sponsored to stir up the forum...I suggest as a next theme:"Rigol vs Siglent vs GWInstek: which one's has the best grey color in its instruments"Once we reach an agreement, we add the A-Brands!

author: Sighound36
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 20, 2020, 07:03:39 pm
content: Well I like the newer Rigol layout (even if the buttons are somewhat daftly marked)Happily cope with just one vertical knob, no reallythe Lecroy uses just one vertical device happy with that as well, so the Siglent guys are in good company.As has been mentioned, these are designed for test and measurement use not poncing about down Hollywood boulevard worrying if my handbag dog wifi finder has basic diamond encrusting or the flawless facet varietyIts easy borrow a scope does it fit your needs and quirks or not, if not try another one very simple.Next it will be, does Tautech's bum look big in a SDS6000 pro suit

author: NoisyBoy
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 20, 2020, 07:20:14 pm
content: Agree with others, I care about capability and usability, a scope is not a dress watch.The MSO5000 has a matte screen, not a glossy screen like the R&S.

author: 2N3055
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 20, 2020, 08:27:44 pm
content: Quote from: Sighound36 on June 20, 2020, 07:03:39 pmHahaaha..LOL

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 21, 2020, 09:59:21 am
content: Quote from: Sighound36 on June 20, 2020, 07:03:39 pmNot compared to the size of its display !

author: Sighound36
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 21, 2020, 10:47:28 am
content: Quote from: tautech on June 21, 2020, 09:59:21 amAnd there was I figuring you were more of a gimp ball and studded leather cat o' tails sort of a guyoh well back to the drawing board

author: macaba
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 21, 2020, 11:13:48 am
content: My MSO5000 is halfway between matt and gloss. Looking at a window in the screen reflection - it's diffused like matt, but can clearly see the window like gloss. I think it's good.

author: pascal_sweden
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 24, 2020, 06:48:48 pm
content: Don't we all agree that the Economy version of the Rigol MSO5000 series (MSO5000-E) looks even cheaper?Rigol MSO5000-E series:

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 25, 2020, 04:06:55 am
content: Quote from: pascal_sweden on June 24, 2020, 06:48:48 pmBut it is cheaper... isn't it?Apart from having less controls because it is only 2 channels, the only obvious cosmetic difference is the colour of its skin.Please stop this rubbish! Stick to technical discussion.

author: 2N3055
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 25, 2020, 07:35:20 am
content: Every scope that has individual controls per channel, in 2 ch version looks weird.Who cares...

author: tv84
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 25, 2020, 08:29:11 am
content: The problems listed in this thread can all be solved with this tool:https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html

author: Sighound36
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 25, 2020, 09:56:35 am
content: Quote from: tv84 on June 25, 2020, 08:29:11 amOutstanding reply Tv84

author: pascal_sweden
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 25, 2020, 10:07:38 am
content: Excuse me Sir! This forum is a free forum!Quote from: Kean on June 25, 2020, 04:06:55 am