Well, I got it for 60 bucks. And its probably one of the lower tech instruments on my bench (although I already see uses for it that aren't as convenient on my USB analyzer. 43 channels is pretty cool. Obviously, the memory is vastly smaller, but I don't see that being an issue with what I will be using it for. Kinda fun analyzing a homebrew 6502 computer with a piece of equipment that was of the same era.
As an aside, its the crappiest oscilloscope I have (not counting an old tube driven heathkit I have for the fun of it). Even with all the "processing" turned of, it's update rate is pathetic. You have to go into another screen, and specifically input your volts per division!
That's alright. The scope part of it was not why I bought it. Still, its difficult to see why one would have paid extra for the 1631 just for the scope option. I have an analog Tektronix 2213 of similar vintage that is way more useful as far as I can see. Obviously my modern DSOs make both of those scopes look like toys. Great time to be in this hobby!