User Interface of Major Oscilliscope Brands?

Posted by timothy on Thursday October 23, 2008 @10:11AM from the dots-and-squiggles dept.

teddaw152 writes "I've been tasked with ordering an oscilloscope and a logic analyzer for use in a university physics lab, and have found several models that will likely suit our technical needs from the major manufacturers (Agilent, Tektronix, and LeCroy). However, I personally have only used legacy HP scopes, and thus I have no idea what modern features are must haves and which brand's user interface is the most intuitive. Is there anyone out there that has used modern Tektronix/Agilent/LeCroy scopes side by side and can comment on their thoughts from the purely subjective side?"

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Hey, this question is interesting! by Anonymous Coward · 2008-10-23 10:42 · Score: 4, Interesting

As a software developer who's trying to learn about hardware, I find the timing of this question quite valuable, as I have a related question.
I'm interested in getting an oscope for my home learning. Typical beginner circuits (low power, inductors, breadboard etc).
Could someone who has more experience in this than I please give some recommendations for a new scope to buy?
The standard Physics lab ones are expensive (or at least they used to be). I'm a little hesitant to pick one up off of ebay, sight unseen.
Any recommendations here for a new one within the budget of a home hobbiest?
Many thanks in advance.