Obviously a subjective thing but I find this form-factor very appealing. I'd like to see Rigol follow this up with a hobbyist-end of the market ARB in this form, retaining the external USB-power and VESA mount: a "baby DG4000 series", with a UI that was properly optimised for touch. Oh, and add to that a low wattage multi-channel DC linear PSU, for digital and small-signal work. Add a multi-arm monitor stand with VESA mounts to my workbench and we're good.
[Rigol: If you're reading this, you can thank me later. With some free samples when they go into production
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When I first saw how thin it was I had concerns that there would be a tendency for it to lean, or even topple over backwards, when physical buttons are pressed. I could envisage having to hold and stablise it with the other hand whilst operating it. However, the photo's that Simone has kindly uploaded show what appears to be quite a decent bracing action from the flip out legs.
Would anyone who currently has one care to speak to how stable they find it on their desk when using the physical controls?