Portable Oscilloscope

[Blaise170]

Hi guys, I am thinking about picking up an oscilloscope for hobby work for when I'm working on electrical projects from audio to keyboards to computers. I don't have a substantial budget, but I want to make sure I get a quality oscilloscope. Does anyone have any suggestions for one that is less than around $80? 

[neverused]

For a keyboard, what do you need the oscilloscope for? Wouldn't a good dmm be more useful?

[Melvang]

For a keyboard, what do you need the oscilloscope for? Wouldn't a good dmm be more useful?

Anything capactive, model F and topre, especially when working on custom pcbs for each, would require one.

[Blaise170]

Even if I didn't need it for keyboards, I still need it for other things too, notably some audio equipment I'm working on. 

[neverused]

That's true, the lowest price I remember seeing for a "pocket nano" oscilloscope was ~$90. Though I'm not too sure how much choice you'll have to pick through.

[dndlmx]

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[phoenix1234]

Hi guys, I am thinking about picking up an oscilloscope for hobby work for when I'm working on electrical projects from audio to keyboards to computers. I don't have a substantial budget, but I want to make sure I get a quality oscilloscope. Does anyone have any suggestions for one that is less than around $80? 

It depends on your needs. The portable oscilloscope is usually expensive actually, so if you need something high quality, it would be conflict with your budget 80$. However, if you only something with low MHz, you can consider VELLEMAN HPS140i:

http://www.amazon.com/VELLEMAN-HPS140I-HANDHELD-POCKET-included/dp/B004KKTUV6#customerReviews