Buying Rigol DS2072 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: lgbeno
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 18, 2013, 02:56:20 am
content: So I've pretty much made my up my mind that I'd like to buy a Rigol DS2072, in my price range and feature are there.My question Is where is the best deal? I'm in the US.Tequipment.net is $839 w/ free shipping

author: kerrinal
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 18, 2013, 03:58:30 am
content: I just find the rigol DS2072 on ebay platform.But it is too expensive of more than 1000 bucks.

author: Smokey
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 18, 2013, 04:45:46 am
content: Is that after the tequipment eevblog discount?

author: bonanz
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 18, 2013, 05:01:40 am
content: make sure to ask for the eevblog discount in your quote and ask for free shipping as well.

author: lgbeno
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 18, 2013, 05:38:28 pm
content: Awesome, eevblog discount is 6% so new cost to beat is $788.66.

author: bluesmoke
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 19, 2013, 12:09:28 am
content: Rats! I only managed $797 with free shipping....

author: Corporate666
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 19, 2013, 12:15:14 am
content: I just ordered one today... Dawn in customer service told me they had 25 coming in within 5-7 days, and 17 were already spoken for... I guess I am #18. She said they are going quick.

author: jonese
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 19, 2013, 01:18:48 am
content: For a reference point, my DS2102 isn't due to ship until July 11, I ordered on June 3rd.

author: true
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 19, 2013, 02:26:30 am
content: Quote from: lgbeno on June 18, 2013, 05:38:28 pmWish I knew about this. Oh well =(

author: manticore00
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 19, 2013, 02:47:43 am
content: I just ordered a DS2102 as well and it isn't due to ship till 7/9I also heard that they were expecting a batch of DS2072's in the next week or so.

author: lgbeno
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 19, 2013, 05:14:06 am
content: Sounds like a very popular model, I'll have to get mine on order ASAP!

author: function
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 19, 2013, 07:07:17 am
content: I ordered a ds2072 from tequipment on the 9th, hopefully i'm one of the 17!

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 19, 2013, 07:16:19 am
content: Info on the EEVblog discount is here:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/special-price-for-eevblog-members/15/

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 19, 2013, 07:19:11 am
content: Quote from: lgbeno on June 18, 2013, 05:38:28 pmThat's not much more than I paid for the Rigol DS1052E before the price plummeted!

author: gustavsen
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 19, 2013, 02:01:02 pm
content: Hi,and what is the difference between Rigol DS2072 and Rigol DS1102E?even when 1102 is 100Mhz, the lowert price I understand that isn't better than 2072, but I don't know/saw what...regardsGus

author: Harvs
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 19, 2013, 02:07:09 pm
content: Quote from: gustavsen on June 19, 2013, 02:01:02 pmDave has an entire video on it!

author: marmad
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 19, 2013, 02:43:12 pm
content: Quote from: gustavsen on June 19, 2013, 02:01:02 pmDo a tiny bit of research, my friend. Much bigger screen; intensity graded display; ton's more memory; much faster waveform capture; bus decoding; the list goes on and on.Edit:Oh yeah... and Dave's video (thanks Harvs)

author: gustavsen
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 19, 2013, 05:34:08 pm
content: Quote from: Harvs on June 19, 2013, 02:07:09 pmQuote from: marmad on June 19, 2013, 02:43:12 pmmy shame, thanks

author: bluesmoke
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 21, 2013, 09:51:20 pm
content: Looks like it is a slower boat from China than I thought.... the TEquipment shipping date for the DS2072 has been changed from 6/21 to 6/26.

author: Hydrawerk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 21, 2013, 10:45:29 pm
content: I would wait for the DS2000-S with arbitrary waveform generator. It looks even better than DSOX2000's generator.

author: alank2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 21, 2013, 10:54:22 pm
content: Quote from: gustavsen on June 19, 2013, 02:01:02 pmThere is a huge difference between the DS1102E and a DS2072:DS1102E - 100MHz, 2 Channels, 1GSa 1CH / 500MSa 2CH, 1M 1CH / 500K 2CH, 15-85 wfms/s ?, 5.6" 320x234, 2mV - 10VDS2072 - 70MHz, 2 Channels, 2GSa 1CH / 1GSa 2CH, 14M 1CH / 7M 2CH, 56M 1CH / 28M 2CH Optional, 50K wfms/s, 8.0" 800x480, 500uV - 10VTo summarize, twice the sample rate, 14 to 56 times the memory, 500 times the waveform update speed, 42% larger screen, 5 times the pixels (384000 vs 74880), and lower vertical voltages (500uV, 1mV) assuming I have all this info right...

author: UberSteve
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 22, 2013, 01:07:17 am
content: I'm looking to purchase the DS2072, though i'm also tempted to wait for the S version. Would prefer to purchase in Aus. for service and warranty reasons.Can anyone recommend a seller? Any give discounts to EEVBlog forum members?So far i've found these two sellers, Emona and "EYou".https://secure1.bluecentral.com/emona/shop/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=2816http://www.eyou.com.au/product/rigol-ds2072-70mhz-2gss-2-ch-8-color-lcd-/TIA!-Steve

author: marmad
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 22, 2013, 01:33:13 am
content: Quote from: UberSteve on June 22, 2013, 01:07:17 amFunny that EYou lists the Waveform Acquisition Rate as 65,000 Waveforms per Second - which is wrong: they have it mixed up with the maximum number of frames which can be recorded.

author: Harvs
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 22, 2013, 01:40:52 am
content: Quote from: UberSteve on June 22, 2013, 01:07:17 amEmona are excellent. Depending on where you are, you can order it and pick it up from one of their sales offices to skip the postage charges (and it's nice to collect expensive items from a shop.) While I've never had to try it, I'm sure the after sales warranty support from them will be excellent since there main customer is industry.As for eYou, I've no experience with them. But when I was thinking about ordering through them I read there warranty policy, and I tend to get worried about any Australian store than states that their warranty replaces all other express or implied warranties. The fact is this statement is total BS, and they are legally bound to certain implied warranty conditions if they are an Australian company.Also just be aware that both these prices are Ex. GST, and expect a wait like everyone is experiencing getting the 2072. I know Emona had the 100MHz version in stock though when I ordered.

author: UberSteve
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 22, 2013, 02:09:56 am
content: Thanks Harvs!Looks like Emona might be the best choice.I'm in Brissy and it looks like Emona have an office in Rocklea, about 20mins from me!Quote from: Harvs on June 22, 2013, 01:40:52 am+1! I hear you, I had a big run-in with Panasonic not so long ago over a $4000 plasma that died with an irreparable fault after 14 months. I now know my Consumer Guarantee Law well, and the unit was replaced in the end.

author: Harvs
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 22, 2013, 03:46:53 am
content: Exactly. Most companies state that their warranty replaces express or implied up to the maximum extent allowable under law. The fact that they don't acknowledge that last bit makes me nervous that they probably don't understand their responsibilities, which means warranty claims might end up messy.I'd suggest just giving them a call (Emona that is) before dropping in. If it's like Perth, their sales office is only a two person show (main office is Sydney) and they do a lot of on site visits, so they're not always in the office.

author: UberSteve
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 22, 2013, 04:13:26 am
content: Quote from: Harvs on June 22, 2013, 03:46:53 amWill do! Thanks again!

author: lgbeno
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 22, 2013, 06:31:25 pm
content: Quote from: Hydrawerk on June 21, 2013, 10:45:29 pmI would really like a scope with built in arb, it could open up a lot of really cool measurement options. That's probably even more important than 4 channels. Especially since Rigol won't hold back of limiting the functionality like Agilent does.