On Feb 20, 2011, at 2:01 PM, Michael Watterson wrote:

> Get a second hand Analogue CRT model if you have only $90 and need a =20
> scope and the PC soundcard isn't good enough.

And you have lots of room.  Old analog scopes were designed in an age =20
when real estate was a lot cheaper, and they fit in the average =20
college dorm or apartment like an SUV fits in a bike rack.

When I saw the TDS210 at Fry's (one of the relatively early "low =20
profile" digital scopes), it was the first time I knew that a personal =20
scope was in my future.  (But they're still pricey, even used...)

(I wonder how often the precision of a good scope is actually used, vs =20
simpler use as a "visualization tool.")

BillW

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