Looking for O-scope suggestions / reviews

[Byte_Butcher]

I'm unimpressed. The LCD screen is all filthy dirty on the backside of the glass, the cooling fan howls when it's cold, and the controls just don't really work very well.

Here's my review...
http://www.weirdstuffwemake.com/swee...anewscope.html

I haven't got any response to my email to B&K a few days ago. (??WTF??)
Digikey was good enough to respond though and sent me an RMA number so I can send this junk back.

The search for a decent scope continues. I don't know whether to drop my price range and try one of the REALLY cheap chinese scopes (I've really had my fill of cheap chinese trash), or up my price range and try and find something more... professional.

But the B&K didn't cut it so now I have to start all over again. Sigh...


steve

[WOZZY-2010]

Kind of new are USB scopes which display on your PC or Laptop.
It's a small box that has BNCs for your input probes, and a USB connection to your PC for Power Setup and display.
Some of them seem to be fairly inexpensive.

Most are bundled with software, which to me is what really determines it's functionality.
Some have Basic display capability, and you purchase add on modules.
I've never tried one in practice, but it might be a nice alternative.

Has anyone evaluated one of these devices?
Certainly the brainpower exists in this forum to develop one?

[Byte_Butcher]

I've looked at USB scopes, and I actually borrowed one for a few days a couple of years ago, but I didn't really like it well enough to buy one.

My biggest complaint is that my computer is busy enough already. When I'm working, I've often got schematics and PCB layouts open on screen, maybe a data sheet or 2, Microcode Studio, and who knows what else.
My computer is BUSY and there just ain't room on screen for it to play 'scope too...

If I had a spare laptop laying around, that might be different.

Besides, I like my scope to be "self contained" so it's easily portable.
It's a neat concept, and I'm sure a lot of folks love 'em, but I think they just don't suit my work style.

steve