>I have an old bench analog scope and when it was time >to spoil myself for another tool I went for a battery >powered portable scope, the ease of use and the ease >without an AC supply increases its usage more than >other features for the scope. One thing I like about the TDS3000 is the battery compartment. The battery is extra if you need a battery powered unit, but without the battery, there is a tray fits in the compartment to carry the probes. It would also fit a US style power cord, but not a UK style one with the massive clunky mains plug used here. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist