Hi James, Just for something different, how about these? I've not used one myself but have seen them recommended... http://www.bitscope.com/ There's also these, http://www.usb-instruments.com/ Any old cheap laptop with USB and one of these could be very versatile, maybe mount the laptop in a little allow briefcase with the DSO adaptor, even have a nice place in the lid to store a notepad and other tools if you wanted to go portable... The "Digital Phosphor" range of Tektronix DSO's are beautiful, but may not be cheap! :) The lower end is like the TDS3012B (2ch 100MHz) and some places have specials on packages with analysis modules and comms modules packaged with it, etc. Best regards, Marc ----- Original Message ----- From: James Bright To: techtoolslist@www.flippers.com Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2003 5:21 AM Subject: [techtoolslist] DSO recommendations I've been using a Tek 465 for a while. (I use my scope fairly regularly, but I do tend to work off my Fluke 9010 more.) I am thinking of getting a digital scope, and what I'd really like to do is to have the capability to capture waveforms and transfer them to my PC. I'm just starting to look at the various options, and it looks like the HP54600 might be a good choice. Lately they've seemed a little pricey on eBay. I do like the Tek name brand, so I wouldn't be adverse to a Tek DSO, I think the TDS is the right model line? Anyway, any recommendations on what to get? It's important for me to have the capability to transfer the images to my PC, but I don't think I need anything faster than 100MHz. In fact, the less expensive the better because I do find that I only use my scope 25% of the time. The rest of the time I get the information I need from my probe and test scripts. JB --James Bright www.QuarterArcade.com / tech.QuarterArcade.com Restored Arcade Games for your Home