On Mon, 1 Apr 2024, Just Kant via cctalk wrote:
I have more then I need. All the working ones are HP w/color crts, and as far
as older, verifiably vintage tools (right down to the 680x0 processor in
either) I have to admit I favor them as a brand. Call we an oddball, weird egg,
badges I wear with pride.
But who could resist the allure of the newer ultra portable, even
handheld units (some with bandwidth or sampling rates to 50mhz). I'm a
big cheapo. But there's no real reason to agonize over a 65 - 200$ or
thereabouts acquisition. It's a bit tiring to wade through the piles of
availability. I favor a desktop unit, larger screen (but not always,
careful). But most of those need wall current I think? The convenience
of a handheld battery powered unit obviously has it's benefits.
I will always love and dote upon my color crt based HPs. But the damned
things are so heavy, so unwieldy. Judy-Jude knocked my 54111d over, hit
the paved floor, shook the house. And still works! Built to withstand an
atomic bombardment.
I had a Tektronix 512,
and an NLS215 (battery powered portable) from a company that switched
over to making Kaypros. I gave it away at one of the first VCFs.
I guess that the vintage ones are no longer adequate.
--
Grumpy Ol' Fred
