All,

I like the TDS210 DSO from Tektronix.  Although it is no longer made,
there are models that are similar 
that take it's place.  These units have a good B/W (60 Mhz or 100 Mhz),
are very compact and light,
small footprint, accurate, and easy to use.  You can find them on Ebay
for $300 to $800, (USD) and you 
can buy a new replacement model for around $1K or so(USD)for the base
model.

For working with PIC's, they're ideal.  (At least in my book).  

Personally I don't believe I'd be happy with the PC based units because
of the dependency on having a PC
closeby.  Having a computer closeby isn't the big problem, it's just
that you need one to use the instrument.
I guess in most cases, that isn't a problem, but I still wouldn't like
the PC Based units.

I'm with Danny on this one.  I too would prefer a separate stand alone
unit.

Anyway, I suggest the TDS210 from Tektronix.  It's a good unit.



								Regards,

								  Jim 

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From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf
Of Vasile Surducan
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 2:27 PM
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Subject: Re: [OT] Basic Oscilloscope

I like this one:
http://www.dynoninstruments.com/

Maybe there is someone on this list which have it and tell us a few
words about it ?

On 4/2/07, Danny Vacar <danny.vacar@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I'm looking to buy a simple oscilloscope for hobby use. I don't need 
> it to be very performant. Basically I'm looking for it to have
>
> - bandwith of up 100 MHz will do and
> - 2 channels
>
> I've used a Tektronix TDS 1012 in lab and I find it pretty easy to
use.
>
> Just wondering if you had some suggestions of manufacturers and models

> of Oscilloscopes which are not too expensive (i.e. less than US $400).
>
> Thanks
> --
> Danny Vacar
> Computer Engineering & Management III
> McMaster University
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