Agilent U1731A LCR Yankee bargain - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: grenert
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 21, 2011, 02:54:54 pm
content: Grainger has the discontinued Agilent U1731A handheld LCR on sale for $96:http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/AGILENT-TECHNOLOGIES-LCR-Meter-5RMX1?Pid=searchAs usual, only for shipping to the USA.

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 21, 2011, 07:51:32 pm
content: Great. Another steal deal from Grainger! Thanks for the heads up. I've been watching their Agilent old stock for over a month and this item has suddenly dropped another 50% to ~ $100 in the past few days.

author: Time
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 21, 2011, 09:39:14 pm
content: sweet! I think I am going to swing by today...

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 21, 2011, 11:00:25 pm
content: Awesome.Tweeted.I've got one for review, but then they released the C version...Dave.

author: reagle
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 21, 2011, 11:51:18 pm
content: Looks like they finally dropped the price. Been on "clearance" for $300 for a whileLet's see if the order goes through..

author: IanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2011, 12:38:50 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 21, 2011, 11:00:25 pmNow it's no longer available. Thanks Dave, you're a pal!

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 22, 2011, 12:53:28 am
content: Quote from: IanB on September 22, 2011, 12:38:50 amSorry about that chief!Dave.

author: alexwhittemore
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2011, 07:14:34 am
content: I jumped on that 5 minutes after Dave tweeted it! I wish the $350 MSRP version (1732B) had a bit better of a sale (it's down to $275, 20% off list). It has some nice extras, like measuring phase angle for caps. But considering the U1253B I got last time one of these deals came around has a better resistance range and a comprable cap range, I'll basically only use this for measuring D, Q and inductors (mostly inductors). It's kind of a bummer that the new version adds ESR, Z and phase, but for $95 vs $295, I'm hardly about to complain. I'm happy to now have an LCR meter!

author: zaoka
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2011, 07:03:26 pm
content: What is the limitation of not having 10khz?I am planing to use to during repair process... so no development here..

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2011, 09:02:23 pm
content: This may help:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/index.php?topic=3440.msg45910#msg45910Quote from: zaoka on September 23, 2011, 07:03:26 pm

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 29, 2011, 03:51:56 pm
content: Received the $100 unit today and its very well made, brand new in sealed box shipped to Grainger from Malaysia. Cal & manufacture date 4/11.

author: reagle
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 30, 2011, 02:30:43 am
content: Ordered within an hour from Dave's tweet, got order confirmation and then nothing for a week. Checked today and was told they ran out of them even though I had confirmed order. Crazy

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2011, 01:31:04 pm
content: When you order, sometimes the website doesn't register the order, even with confirmation. Its happened to me 3x. If you don't see it in a few hours in your account, call the rep. In all the cases I've seen good prices, the item were sold out within days, sometimes 1 day, after the announcement of the sale.In the end, calling the rep is the best way, its a toll free call, but first making a web order will save you the trouble of having to talk to them for long, getting sales info. On the phone, all they need is your order or account number and the rest is fast.Quote from: reagle on September 30, 2011, 02:30:43 am

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 01, 2011, 08:01:04 am
content: Quote from: reagle on September 30, 2011, 02:30:43 amThat sucksYou'd think companies like this would get a basic thing like inventory right?Dave.

author: reagle
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 01, 2011, 04:55:36 pm
content: Or at least let me know that order was cancelled. Oh well, there is always next time. Maybe the'll have the ones that measure ESR as well

author: IanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 01, 2011, 05:29:09 pm
content: With me they made me go all through the process of registration, entering delivery information, entering payment details, and then on the final order confirmation screen they said they said they had insufficient stock to fulfil the order.

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 01, 2011, 06:54:59 pm
content: True, but its worth the heavy discount, once you register you needn't do it again, including payment options. There is still one more Agilent model they stock, I'd keep an eye on it as they typically drop it another 50% just before it delists, and if you are quick another deal can be yours.

author: Wartex
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 01, 2011, 08:55:18 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 22, 2011, 12:53:28 amScrewing your userbase for publicity since 1903. Very classy.