They are sure taking their time on a response...
Yeah, don't hold your breath waiting
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I had another peek to see if any progress or reply at that video > youtube.com/watch?v=iInW6CL3RFE
Youtube commenter 'TropicalEncounter' has come back 3 days later to
stick in the boots expand his/her previous observation based comment
"MEATBALL POWER 1 week ago
Is there a difference between the fluke 27/28 series and this 87v max?
Fluke Corporation 1 week ago
Hi there - Yes, the 87V MAX is a step above the original, successful 28 II. The 87V MAX is the most rugged DMM Fluke has ever built, drop-tested to 4 meters (over 13 feet), while offering a waterproof, dustproof IP67 rated case. The 87V MAX also gives the user TL157 TwistGuard™ test leads. These test leads not only offer adjustable CAT ratings through the TwistGuard probe tips, they remain flexible and usable from -20°C to 55°C (-4°F to 131°F) – the first time both a meter and its test leads have carried such an extreme environmental operating range.
TropicalEncounter 5 days ago
@Fluke Corporation Aside from the additional meter of drop rating, the rest of the technical specs of this DMM appear to be identical to the 28II, not the 87V like the marketing literature implies. The description on Flukes website says "The 87V MAX contains all the trusted features of the most popular DMM used today, the Fluke 87V, plus much more", but that statement is not true, for example the diode test function is not created equal to the 87V DMM it is identical to the 28II. Why was this model not labeled as the 28III since that product line is what it most closely resembles?
TropicalEncounter 2 days ago
@Fluke Corporation My previous post wasn't a rhetorical question, I am genuinely curious why Fluke has decided to take, what appears to be, the 28II DMM and put a better padded housing over it, then figured that (what appears to be) single change was worthy of a name change for it and bumping it over to the 87 series product line. What has actually been improved or changed from the 28II model? I'm curious what the considerations were when this change was decided. is this the beginning of the phase out of the 28 series models? I consider leads to be an accessory to a meter so I didn't add it to the list of features changed. Were there any changes in production or design of the board or internal components? Basically, what I'm asking is, if I go out and buy the TL175 leads and the upgraded case for the 87V MAX, from what the literature says, have I essentially upgraded the 28II to the 87V MAX? I like the fact that 9V batteries are relatively reliable and that was a great feature of the 87V DMM, but you've changed that to use AA batteries which can be quite prone to leaking even with high quality batteries. Is damage caused by leaking batteries covered by the warranty? If it's not are you going to provide parts available to us so it can be repaired if it happens? In my opinion, for a company that sells high quality equipment, the TL71 leads that you provide are a slap in the face to the people who just purchased that equipment. I know thats a harsh statement but they are clunky to use and feel cheep when you pick them up. It created doubt and makes us wonder if the rest of the meter was built with the same quality as the test leads, not a good first impression to give with a new piece of equipment. The change to the silicone leads was a smart move that I believe everyone will be happy with. I use the TL175 leads every day and have been very happy with them."------------------
I doubt even the company's best feelgood motormouths would dare rock up to contest that. I reckon they'll pull the video instead
The corpotrolls are running late to the party, probably demanding extra pay to begin their Youtube attacks and insults on this too hard basket
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And is that
"better padded housing" something new, or pretty much the same with a stylish curve or whatever added?
At about 0:32 seconds into the paused video, and other parts that show the sides and rear, it looks EXACTLY like the holster on mine, including the grubby smudgework,
and same silly wonky stand
that's close to useless @ 'Fluke Corporation': please just fess up 'umm yes, it's a 28-11 rebadge',
a bored marketing team's light bulb attempt to give customers a heavier duty 87V option,
and pump the recognised sales line for another 10 years.
Nothing really wrong with that, the product is still good, and business is business..
but PLEASE don't overprice it
to fill lazy investard parasite pockets ![Roll Eyes ::)](https://www.eevblog.com/forum/Smileys/default/rolleyes.gif.pagespeed.ce.XcUK202Yqt.gif)