Why would you buy a Velleman HPS10 in 2016?

[wilfred]

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[LA7SJA]

Short answer! Walk away and forget it.

Why?

SPECIFICATIONS & PRICE
Maximum sample rate 10MS/s for repetitive signals (2MS/s for single shot events)
Maximum input amplifier bandwidth 2MHz ( -3dB at 50mV, 1V & 20V /div x1 setting)
Input impedance 1Mohm // 20pF (standard oscilloscope probe)
Maximum input voltage 100Vpeak (AC + DC), 200Vpeak-peak (AC only)
Input coupling DC, AC and GND (GND for auto zero reference)
Vertical resolution 8 bit + 1bit linearity
Trigger modes Run, Normal, Once, Roll mode for 1s/div and slower timebase
LCD Graphics 64 x 128 pixels
Signal storage 256 samples with 2 memories, max. 125 samples visible (256 using X shift)
dBm measurement (0dBm= 0.775V in 600ohm) From -73dB tot +40dB (up to 60dB with X10 probe) + 0.5dB accuracy
dBV measurements (0dBV= 1V) From -75dB tot +38dB (up to 58dB with X10 probe) + 0.5dB accuracy
True-rms measurement From 0.1mV to 80V (up to 400Vrms with X10 probe) 2.5% accuracy
Peak to peak AC range (sinewave reference) 0.1mV to 160V (1mV to 1000V with x10 probe) 2% accuracy
Timebase range in 32 steps 0.2?s to 1hour / division
Input sensitivity range in 12 steps 5mV to 20V/division at X1- 50mV to 200V/div at X10
Probe calibration output Approx. 2KHz / 5Vpp
Supply voltage 9VDC/ min 300mA adapter (unregulated) 12VDC if regulated
Batteries (option) Alkaline type AA or Ni Cd / NiMH rechargeable (5 pcs required)
Charge current for rechargeable batteries 90mA
Battery life Up to 20h with Alkaline batteries (OFF or standby current < 500?A)

I have a Scopemeter 105B II and the only time i use it is when I work on cars (checking crankshaft position sensor output....) and motorcycles or when there is no wall-power.

Johan-Fredrik