"gw" wrote in message
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"Ed Price" wrote in message
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"gw" wrote in message

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well ed what are your thoughts on a hp 8590? bueno o no bueno?

A very good analyzer series, but generally still priced out of the
hobbyist
market. Reasonably portable, and ruggedly built. Performance is
generally a
bit lower than the 856x series, but still very respectable. Much more
useful
than a hobbyist-affordable 141 analyzer, and easier and more versatile
than
an older 8569 analyzer. Unless your needs are exotic, the 859x series
will
be a good industrial choice.

Ed
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well some guy who has a company that i guess is in the business of
buying refurbing and selling electronic equipment has one on ebay for
about $2100.00. should i cross my fingers and go for it? he takes
credit cards. he says it is working very well, it looks real good
according the pics he has of it and it has a fresh calibration.


I can't assess risk for you, but $2k sounds like a fair price for a good
condition 8590.

Ed
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