While looking around for a digital oscilloscope, I found a Tektronix TLS 216
Logic Scope on eBay. By the looks of it, it's a 16 channel digital
oscilloscope (not unlike the TDS 1000/2000 series?) combined with the
capabilities of a logic analyzer. It's on the very-high-end of my budget but
I wouldn't mind spending so much if it will serve me well and last for some
time.

A few questions:

Is this unsuitable for a serious electronics student/hobbyist?
Could it be used as an oscilloscope? Is it a viable replacement?
Would I be better off with a regular 2/4 channel scope?
If so, would a new scope be better than a used scope in the same price
range? (ie. TDS 1002 vs. TDS 224)

I'm also looking at a Tektronix TDS 224 (4 channel) on eBay -- I have read
good things about the 200 series in general so that would definitely be my
second choice. Any ideas on what I can expect to pay for this?

I'd really like to make the right decision when spending this much but I
find it hard to research specific oscilloscope models as most search queries
are flooded with test equipment resellers' pages and generic descriptions. I
am open to any suggestions.

Thanks / James


(I've already got an analog HP 1740A, but it's not in the best condition,
takes up way too much precious workbench space and I can't capture the
waveforms without photographing it)

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