Getting back into the game and looking for a scope

[calexanian]

I like my siglent with all its bells and whistles and the large display BUT! It can be glitchy. Sometimes when it goes to sleep, I can't wake it up without turning it off and back on. Little stuff like that. But it's just my home scope I use for personal projects and the cost is so low I can't really complain. I have my 100mhz BK analog scope on a rack above my bench and I have to say I am using it less and less in favor of the siglent.  With shipping and all it was in the $350 us range. One day if I ever really work out of my house I will buy something faster with digital phosphor and more memory, but until then I have not found this scope wanting for anything.

Which model is that?

SDS 1052DL

[tautech]

I normally wake them up with the menu "on/off" button as to not change any settings.
Just checked the Siglent site for firmware and current version is 5.06.02.16.
Have you upgraded firmware or do you have this version?
You should contact Siglent directly if your problem remains.

[Timon]

See the other thread Tektronics has announced the new models apparently under $1000.

I posted that thread. The Siglent SDS2000 is no comparison. Totally different class. More like Agilent 2000X territory.

The Siglent SDS2074 looks great although a bit out of budget at 70mhz. It gets way out of budget at 200Mhz. Still need to add decoding but that's not bad and I could add it in later without my better half complaining.

Need to keep looking.

[tautech]

See the other thread Tektronics has announced the new models apparently under $1000.

I posted that thread. The Siglent SDS2000 is no comparison. Totally different class. More like Agilent 2000X territory.

The Siglent SDS2074 looks great although a bit out of budget at 70mhz. It gets way out of budget at 200Mhz. Still need to add decoding but that's not bad and I could add it in later without my better half complaining.

Need to keep looking.

And if you include the AWG option that is 2 less units in your work space.
2 less things to have to barter with her for :-)

[wizzy]

Budget, I'd like to stay under a grand. Even then I'll have to sweet talk my wife to get it

The rules of the game have changed, you don't tell your wife now. You said you're getting back into the game so I figured you didn't know the new rules. Here are a few I've learned.

1. You need at least 3 multimeters, one should be a bench meter because the other 2 could suffer a battery leak
2. Keep the lab/bench messy (on purpose or not), this way it's much harder for spouse to spot new gear.
3. Intercept credit card bill at mail box or possibly catch the mail deliverer  before they get to your house
4. You probably need two oscilloscopes, how will you fix it should it develop issues
5. encourage your spouse to buy something expensive (not as expensive) to give you bargaining room should they see credit card bill
6. don't tell your spouse unless there's no other way
7. See #6
8. All the rules I forgot go here

Congrats on getting back in the game!

This 1000x!

[edavid]

In the 1k category, I think a prime choice would the Siglent 2000 series. They offered me a special deal, try and work one out with them. The price was very nice.

Who is them?  Does Siglent sell directly?

Yes, Siglent directly. They are on the forum, and they can put you in touch with a salesperson. I believe Herman on the forum can as well.

Siglent just referred me to Tequipment, so I guess they don't sell directly anymore.  Was the deal they offered you better than Tequipment - discount?

[echen1024]

In the 1k category, I think a prime choice would the Siglent 2000 series. They offered me a special deal, try and work one out with them. The price was very nice.

Who is them?  Does Siglent sell directly?

Yes, Siglent directly. They are on the forum, and they can put you in touch with a salesperson. I believe Herman on the forum can as well.

Siglent just referred me to Tequipment, so I guess they don't sell directly anymore.  Was the deal they offered you better than Tequipment - discount?

Significantly.