> Would an analog scope, like the Tek 465, be useful for a serial
> digital signal, like the PS/2 port on a PC?  I guess I'm asking, would
> a used Tek 465 or a used TDS 210 be a better buy for a
> beginner/hobbyist doing some PC integration projects?  From the looks
> of it, a used TDS 210 goes for about 3 times a used Tek 465, but if
> it's 3 times as useful, I may consider it.
>
> -Dave

I've never used an analog scope (well, not technically true, but not for
anything practical!), but do have a TDS-210.  I absolutely love it!  As a
hobbyist, I found it difficult to determine whether a resonator was
resonating, and if my project was not working because of a logic bug, or
because the micro had no clock!  As I moved into IIC communications, and
serial comms., the scope became complete indispensable ... it's amazing
how you can (with the right sweep rate) actually display and read the
digital data of an RS-232 connection running at 115,200 (or such).

I do mostly digital stuff and the digital scope has done me well.  For
someone with a broader analog requirements, an analog scope might be a
better choice.

-- Mitch

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