Javier,

 IMHO, any scope is better than none at all.  But realsitically,
 all the scopes you mention are worthy of consideration.  My best
 advice is get the one with the most that you can afford.

 The first criteria I would look at is what I plan on using the
 scope for, and what bandwidth I would need for that use.  And
 here, generally more is better.

 The second thing I would look for is features.  Such as memory
 depth and the ability to add more memory in the future if possible.
 Triggered sweep on more than on channel (rather common today).
 Sweep magnification to get a better look at glitches, etc.

 The next thing I would look at is extras.  Such as do probes come
 with the unit, or do I have to buy them seperately.  Communication
 cable for connecting and controlling the unit from a computer to
 enable simple ATE setups, etc.

 The forth thing I would look at is price versus the criteria
 mentioned above.

 You should look at all the things that are important to you, study
 the specs of the different scopes you are looking at, and then weigh
 the importance of each of the criteria you decide to look at, and
 then choose the one that best fits your criteria.

 It takes some time to go over the criteria and decide, but if you do
 it this way, you'll be able to get many years of service out of your
 scope before you outgrow it, or it needs to be replaced.

 Anyway, that's my take on the subject, and my opinions on how to
 decide which is best for you.  One last thing, if you have unlimited
 funding, things get significantly easier.

 Hope this helps.

                                           Regards,

                                             Jim



On Wed, 14 March 2001, Javier Grijalba wrote:

>
> Hi
> I wanted to know which Osciloscope do you recommend for an electronic
> student & hobbiest
> I thought the TeK2235 or TDS210 or 220, what do you think?
> Don4t know if I should go for a new or used one ?
> Thanks
> Javier
>
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